What Kind of Son are You?

SERIES: THE STORIES OF JESUS

MESSAGE: What Kind of Son are You?

TEXT: Matthew 21:23-32

DATE: April 6, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The context. (V. 23)

   1. The challenge question. (V. 23b)

   2. The counter-question. (Vv. 24–25)

   3. The fearful dilemma. (Vv. 25–27)

2. The story.

   1. The two sons. (Vv. 28–30)

   2. The commission. (Vv. 28–30)

      (Matt. 28:18–20; John 20:21; Luke 24:46–49; Luke 10:2; Eph. 2:19; Rom. 8:14–17)

   3. he responses.

   4. The question. (V. 31)

3. The application. (Vv. 31–32)

   (Matt. 3:1–12)

   1. Sinners are coming to God.

   2. The way to God is by repentance and righteousness.

      (Luke 13:5)

   3. Refusing to believe and repent prevents you from entering God’s Kingdom.

      (Matt. 9:9–13)

4. Take-away questions.

   1. What kind of son(child) are you?

      (John 1:12)

   2. What does God desire of me?

      (Matt. 9:13)