Characters with Character- July 21st

by John Roberts on July 21, 2024

The Woman Caught in Adultery - Sinner

Character Sketches from the New Testament

Series: Characters with Character: Character Sketches from the New Testament

Date: July 21, 2024

Speaker: John Roberts

Text: John 8:2-11

Introduction

“Judas Ate Too”

Where, or who, are you in the story?

What is your favorite part of the story?

What is the most important part?

Which part of the story is for you?

There are lots of characters from which to choose… who are you?

Who are the characters with whom we might identify?

Knowing who you are helps you to see the way forward.

Paul’s description of himself: I Cor. 15:8 – 10, I Tim 1:15

Knowing our weaknesses and shortcomings can be a platform for Ministry.

Romans 8:1ff, 2 Cor. 12:9-10, I Tim 1:12-17)

When we recognize who WE are it gives us room to give grace to others.

Jesus welcomes us… as we are… and challenges us to move forward into abundant life.

Jesus loves us enough to welcome us as we are… and too much to leave us there.

Conclusion:

Where, or who, are you in the story?
What is your favorite part of the story?
What is the most important part?
Which part of the story is for you?

About the Author

John Roberts

John and his wife, Sharlyn, moved to Moses Lake from the Seattle area in October of 1989 to begin work with Moses Lake Christian Church and they have continued with the church until the present.

John earned his BA from Puget Sound Christian College in Edmonds WA, graduating in June of 1988 with a Major in Theology and a Minor in Preaching. John continued his education attending the Northwest Graduate School of Ministry, Biola University, and Regent College. He earned an MA in Apologetics from Biola University in 2006. Additionally, John completed the Renovare Institute of Spiritual Formation in July 2013, and earned a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Soul Formation in 2020.

John and Sharlyn were married in June 1988 (the same day John graduated from college… because… he uses his time wisely). John and Sharlyn raised three boys in Moses Lake who are now grown, moved away and are starting families of their own. Jonathan (Jonny) and his wife Madelyn; Josh and his wife Kara and their three children, Vida, Arlo and Edan; and Noah their youngest son.

John and Sharlyn love being with their kids and grandkids in their free time. Additionally, they enjoy travel adventures. In the summer of 2023 John and Sharlyn took a 200-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago (the Camino Way).