Intro:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “a time to weep and a time to laugh...”
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Comedians are usually only funny if they are relevant to YOUR life!
Only
the court jester could make fun of the king & get away with it
There is a time fore everything, but is
there ever a time for God to laugh? …
The
Fool & Laughter
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Ecclesiastes 7:6 – like crackling thorns
this
makes a lot of noise without much to show for it
God
& Laughter
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The righteous take after him – Psalm 52:6-8
our
perspective – should be formed by God's!
Example: being chased
by a dog – K-9 unit police dog vs. chihuahua (which is worse?)
Devil
like a lion (1 Peter 5:8) → more like a kitten (as far as true
power)
Lion
of Judah → appears like a lamb who was slain (Rev. 5:5-6)
Jesus
& Laughter
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comedy – don't expect the Bible to be found in comedy section at
bookstore but...
Comedy surrounding Jesus is unexpected (circumstances, responses, etc.)
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Jesus challenged our expectations
virgin
birth & born in stable (manger) – Luke 1:27, 2:7
Son
of God – but doesn't follow the 'rules' – Matthew 15:2
Nazareth
– “can anything good come from Nazareth?” – John 1:45-46
mocked
near death – conquers death (He has the last laugh) – 1 Cor.15:55?
Sermon concept and general outline from Pulpit Fiction Podcast
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