The Great Alignment of Saving Grace

THE GREAT ALIGNMENT OF SAVING GRACETEXT: Matthew 4:12-23SUMMARY: With each new disciple of Christ, there is a divine alignment of a God-appointed purpose, a God-appointed visit, and a God-appointed response.I. THERE IS A GOD-APPOINTED PURPOSE, vv. 12-17.A. An Appointed Time, vv. 12-17. —”After John was put in prison”—”The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”B. An Appointed Place: Galilee, v. 12-16. C. An Appointed Remedy, vv. 16-17.—”Repent”—”Believe the gospel”II. THERE IS A GOD-APPOINTED VISIT, vv. 18-21.A. They were Known, Jn. 1. B. They Were Sought For, v. 18. C. They Were Called, v. 19.D. They Were Chosen, v. 19-20. III. THERE IS A GOD-APPOINTED RESPONSE vv. 20, 22.A. They left their “stuff.” B. They followed Christ.