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Exodus 1-21. Remember, Don't Forget (Exodus 1:1-7) 2. Live in faith, not fear (Exodus 1:8-2:10) 3. Live by faith, not sight (Exodus 2:11-25)
Genesis 40-411. Walk with God to be used of God (Genesis 40:1-22) 2. God's timing is good (Genesis 40:23-41:24) 3. Speak directly when the opportunity arrives (Genesis 41:25-36) 4. Keep walking faithfully (Genesis 41:37-56)
Genesis 371. Walking with God requires humility (Genesis 37:1-11) 2. Sin destroys (Genesis 37:12-36) 3. Yet the gospel is greater than sin
Genesis 371. Walking with God requires humility (Genesis 37:1-11) 2. Sin destroys (Genesis 37:12-36) 3. Yet the gospel is greater than sin
Matthew 28:18-201. Jesus’ authority assures our praying (Matthew 28:18) 2. Pray to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20) 3. Pray God’s presence (Matthew 28:20)
John 15:1-111. Yield by prioritizing correctly (John 15:1-3) 2. Yield by abiding in Jesus (John 15:4-10) 3. Yield for joy (John 15:11)
Matthew 7:7-11; Colossians 1:9-121. Ask God (Matthew 7:7-11) 2. How and for what should we ask? (Colossians 1:9-12)
Jonah 1-21. Sin is disobedience (Jonah 1:1-10) 2. Confession calls on the Lord (Jonah 2:1) 3. Confession is honest (Jonah 2:2-4) 4. Confession looks to God (Jonah 2:5-8) 5. Confession leads to repentance (Jonah 2:9)
Psalm 1031. Praise God Intentionally (Psalm 103) 2. God is worthy of the worship of the world (Psalm 103:22)
Luke 11:1-131. Lord teach us how to pray (Luke 11:1-4) 2. A friend in need (Luke 11:5-8) 3. Ask, seek, and knock (Luke 11:9-10) 4. The love of our Father to his children (Luke 11:10-13)
- Prayer should be with confident faith
- Prayer should be with humble simplicity
- Prayer should be specific but in accord with God's will
Exodus 151. Praise God for what He accomplished (Exodus 15:1-10, 19-21) 2. Praise God for Whom He is (Exodus 15:11-18) 3. Praise God beyond the moment (Exodus 15:22-16:3)
Psalm 441. Remember God's work (Psalm 44:1-8) 2. Suffering for doing right (Psalm 44:9-22) 3. Confidently call on God (Psalm 44:23-26)
Philippians 4:2-23 1. Strive for the gospel (Philippians 4:2-3) 2. Rest in the gospel (Philippians 4:4-9) 3. Be content in the gospel (Philippians 4:10-13) 4. Give because of the gospel (Philippians 4:14-20) 5. Celebrate the growth of the gospel (Philippians 4:21-23)
Philippians 3:12-4:11. Press forward (Philippians 3:12-16) 2. Imitate the right examples (Philippians 3:17-21) 3. Stand firm in the Lord (Philippians 4:1)
Philippians 3:1- 111. “Put no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:1-7) 2. Jesus first (Philippians 3:8) 3. Righteousness is from God (Philippians 3:9-10) 4. Through the gospel we attain the resurrection (Philippians 3:11)
Philippians 2:19-30 Character that results from gospel commitment:
- Keeps Jesus First (Philippians 2:19-21)
- Is faithful and loyal (Philippians 2:22)
- Diligently works for the kingdom (Philippians 2:25)
- Trusts God’s Mercy (Philippians 2:26-30)
- Honors those so faithful (Philippians 2:29)
Philippians 2:1- 18Proposition: You have the mind of Christ now live the mind of Christ in a life characterized by humility.
- Imitating Christ in His humility involves thinking of others ahead of ourselves.
- Imitating Christ in HIs humility is linked to loving obedience.
- Imitating Christ in HIs humility is nurtured by worship.
- Imitating Christ in HIs humility is sustained by a life-long commitment to grow in Christ.
Philippians 1:3-301. Live for the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:3-11) 2. Endure for the gospel of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:12-30)
Philippians 1:1-21. Jesus calls His servants and His people (Philippians 1:1) 2. Build on a foundation of joy and peace (Philippians 1:2)
Luke 24:1-121. What happened? (Luke 24:1-4) 2. What happened. (Luke 24:5-7) 3. What response? (Luke 24:8-12)
Luke 19:1-481. The King requires life change (Luke 19:1-27) 2. The King is worshipped & rejected (Luke 19:28-40) 3. The King brings peace through His cross (Luke 19:41-44) 4. The King reigns (Luke 19:45-48)
Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:3-5; 12:27; 26:13-16 1. Work is good (Proverbs 6:6-11) 2. Diligence is timely (Proverbs 6:8; 10:3-5) 3. Diligence produces income, laziness produces poverty (Proverbs 6:9-11; 10:4; 26:12-16) 4. Diligence is precious wealth (Proverbs 12:27)
Proverbs 16:20-30 1. Words that Build Up (Proverbs 16:20-24) 2. Words that Tear Down (Proverbs 16:25-30)
Proverbs 3:9-10, 27-28; 11:28; 13:111. Use money for the Lord’s purposes first (Proverbs 3:9-10) 2. Meet Obligations and Fight Selfishness (Proverbs 3:27-28; 11:24-25) 3. Trust the Lord (Proverbs 11:28) 4. Be diligent and disciplined with your money (Proverbs 13:11)
Proverbs 51. Pay Attention to Wisdom (Proverbs 5:1-7, 23) 2. Be Proactive (Proverbs 5:8-14) 3. Respect Marriage (Proverbs 5:15-20) 4. Cut the Cord (Proverbs 5:21-22)
Proverbs 16:5, 18-191. The arrogant will be punished (Proverbs 16:5) 2. Pride goes one way: down (Proverbs 16:18) 3. Reject pride and company with the proud (Proverbs 16:19)
Proverbs 3:13-261. Pursue Wisdom (Proverbs 3:13-15) 2. Hold onto wisdom (Proverbs 3:16-18) 3. Worship God only wise (Proverbs 3:19-20 4. Rest in Jesus (Proverbs 3:21-26)
Amos 7:1-9:151. Jesus is the true mediator (Amos 7:1-9) 2. Pride is deadly (Amos 7:10-17) 3. Spiritual famine (Amos 8:1-14) 4. God will restore (Amos 9:1-15)
Amos 5:1-6:141. Take Inventory (Amos 5:1-3) 2. Know Who God is (Amos 5:8-9) 3. Seek God and Live (Amos 5:4-7, 10-27) 4. Humble yourself before the Lord (Amos 6)
Amos 3:1-4:131. God disciplines those He loves (Amos 3:1-15) 2. So, Come Home. (Amos 4:1-13)
Amos 2:4-161. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength (Amos 2:4-5) 2. Love your neighbor as yourself (Amos 2:6-8) 3. God's past works give present & future grace (Amos 2:9-10) 4. Do not test God's patience (Amos 2:12-16)
Amos 1:2-2:31. The Lord Is Powerful (Amos 1:2) 2. God’s Standard is Perfect (Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13; 2:1) 3. Judgement for Sin (Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13; 2:1) 4. Judgment exposes us (to the work of the Lord) (Amos 1:4-5; 7-8; 10; 12; 14-15; 2:2-3) 5. Christ suffered our judgment on the Cross (1 Peter 2:22-24)
Acts 1:1-11 God is with us:
- Empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:1-5)
- Working while we wait (Acts 1:6-8)
- Hope for a better tomorrow (Acts 1:9-11)
Luke 24:1-12 The trajectory of Jesus' life from manger, to cross, to grave, to resurrection means God is with us.
His Birth and Resurrection are:
- Considered impossible (Luke 24:1-8)
- Counter Intuitive (Luke 24:9-11)
- Marvelous (Luke 24:12)
Luke 23:32-46Jesus' birth is purposeful to lead to the cross. His birth & death both encompassed:
- Humility (Luke 23:33-34)
- Hatred (Luke 23:35-39)
- Faith (Luke 23:40-42)
- Salvation (Luke 23:43)
- Supernational (Luke 23:44-45)
- Worship (luke 23:46-47)
- Wonder (Luke 23:48-49)
Colossians 1:15-201. God is with us: Look at Jesus to know who God is (Colossians 1:15) 2. God is with us: Jesus creates and sustains all things (Colossians 1:16-17) 3. God is with us: Jesus is head of his church (Colossians 1:18) 4. God is with us: He made peace with us (Colossians 1:19-20)
Matthew 1:18-25 (Micah 5)1. Jesus was born to a virgin mother and God is His father. (Matthew 1:18) 2. God will lead us, even in moments of desperation (Matthew 1:19-21) 3. God speaks to us through His word (Matthew 1:22-23) 4. To be with God we must obey God (Matthew 1:24-25)
Matthew 7:12-29Build on the solid foundation:
- Walk the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14)
- Work with and follow those who bear good fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)
- Do the will of God (Matthew 7:21-23)
- Do what Jesus teaches (Matthew 7:24-27)
Doing what Jesus teaches is doing the will of God: He is God in human body (Matthew 7:28-29)
Matthew 6:19-341. You treasure something. What is it? (Matthew 6:19-24) 2. Don't be Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34) 3. Jesus’ Kingdom and His Righteousness First (6:33)
Matthew 6:5-181. Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15) 2. Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) 3. Prayers of the Bible * Adam (Genesis 1:16-17, 3:8-11) * Moses (Exodus 14:27-15:18; 17:1c-4) * Hannah (1 Samuel 1:9-11; 1 Samuel 2:1-10) * David (2 Samuel 2:1, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 2 Samuel 11:2-4, Psalm 51) * Nehemiah 1:4-11 * Job 42:1-6 * Isaiah 6:1-8 * Anna (Luke 2:36-38) * Jesus ( Luke 3:21-22; Luke 9:18, 28; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 22:39-44; Luke 23:32-34, 46) * The early church (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42; Acts 4:23-31) * Paul (Romans 1:8-10, Romans 11:33-36; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16-23; Ephesians 6:18-20; Philippians 1:3-5) * John (Revelation 22:20-21)
James 3:1-121. Teaching God's Word comes with great responsibility 2. Because of the great power of the tongue, we do not have the ability to control it 3. Our words are an indication of our hearts
Matthew 5:38-6:41. Let go of revenge (Matthew 5:38-42) 2. Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48) 3. Love sincerely (Matthew 6:1-4)
Romans 14:1-121. Welcome the weak (Romans 14:1) 2. Eats only vegetables (Romans 14:2) 3. No passing judgment (Romans 14:3-4) 4. One person esteems one day as better than another (Romans 14-5-6) 5. Christ alone is Lord (Romans 14:7-10) 6. Each one of us will give an account of himself to God (Romans 14:11-12)
Matthew 5:27-361. Your Gaze Matters (Matthew 5:27-30) 2. Your Marriage Matters (Matthew 5:31-32) 3. Your Words Matter (Matthew 5:33-36)
Matthew 5:21-261. The Law (Matthew 5:21) 2. But I say to you (Matthew 5:22) 3. I desire mercy, not sacrifice (Matthew 5:23-26)
Matthew 5:17-201. Jesus' Purpose (Matthew 5:17) 2. Jesus' View of Scripture (Matthew 5:18) 3. True Righteousness (Matthew 5:19-20)
Matthew 5:13-201. You are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13) 2. You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14-16)
Matthew 5:1-121. Broken (Matthew 5:1-5) 2. Hungry (Matthew 5:6) 3. Pure (Matthew 5:7-9) 4. Persecuted (Matthew 5:10-12)
Luke 14:12-241. God’s love is lavish (Luke 14:12-14) 2. The Banquet is set, and the invitations are out (Luke 14:15-20) 3. There is room in the Kingdom of God for you and me (Luke 14:21-24)
Matthew 21:33-461. God relentlessly pursues His people (Matthew 21:33-37) 2. The Servants are Prophets, The Son is Jesus Christ (Matthew 21:38-39) 3. The Rejected Son will Reign (Matthew 21:41-46)
The Wheat and Weeds1. God’s Intent (Matthew 13:24) 2. Sin’s Impact (Matthew 13:25-27) 3. Growth (Mathew 13:28-30, 39-43) 4. Jesus is King of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:37-38)
Matthew 13:44-461. Value 2. Price 3. Joy 4. Finding & Searching 5. The Treasure & the Merchant
Matthew 18:21-35* How often will I forgive him (seventy-seven times) (vv. 21-22) * A time to settle an account (Ten thousand talents) (vv. 23-24) * Sold, with his wife and children (v. 25) * Have mercy upon me (v. 26) * Forgave him the debt (grace was shown to him) (v. 27) * A hundred denarii (v. 28) * He pleaded with him for mercy (v. 29) * He refused to grant him mercy (v. 30) * Fellow servant greatly distressed (v. 31) * The master summoned him (vv. 32-35)
Matthew 13:1-23Since Christ is the sower and His Word the seed, let us learn from Him how to properly respond to His Word.
- Pay attention. (3-4, 15)
- Be truly converted. (5-6, 16-17)
- Serve God only and exclusively. (7, 18-19)
- Receive and absorb His Word into your life so that it becomes a part of you. (8, 20)
Luke 6:46-491. Understand “Lord” (Luke. 6:46) 2. Build on the solid foundation (Luke 6:47-48) 3. Disaster & Success hinge on your faithfulness to Christ (Luke 6:49)
Daniel 11God is sovereign over and active in human affairs (Daniel 11:1-4)
God Knows the Future (Daniel 11:5-45)
God Rules in the Past, Present, and Future (Daniel 11:5-45)
The courageous stand firm and take action (Daniel 11:32)
Daniel 101. The Lord is better than (fill in the blank) (Daniel 10:1-4) 2. Reality is Spiritual, not simply physical or emotional (Daniel 10:5-21)
Daniel 91. Scripture is reality (Daniel 9:1-2) 2. Pray (Daniel 9:3-23) 3. God Forgives (9:24-27)
Daniel 81. God makes kingdoms rise and fall (Daniel 8:1-14) 2. God reveals His vision (Daniel 8:15-17) 3. God will save (Daniel 8:18-26) 4. Courage faces the future (Daniel 8:27)
Daniel 61. Courage is faithfulness through all circumstances (Daniel 6:1-10) 2. Stay true when facing accusation (Daniel 6:11-18) 3. The Dead Man Lives: Here is our Hope! (Daniel 6:19-24) 4. God is Awesome (Daniel 6:25-28)
Daniel 5God will not be mocked; He will be honored in judgment for those who refuse to bow before Him.
- Judgment for those who live self-centered, self-gratifying, self-exalting lives.
- Judgment for blasphemers against God who refuse to repent of their arrogance.
- Judgment for those who reject God’s call to repent of their self-centered view of reality.
Daniel 4Key Idea: Who is God? And How Should I Respond?
We see God is Sovereign over all and humbles those who trust in themselves.
- Recognize, God is Sovereign. (Daniel 4:1-3)
- Be Shocked, God is All-Powerful. (Daniel 4:4-18)
- Turn Away from Sin, God is Just/Right. (Daniel 4:19-27)
- Be Humbled, God is the Ultimate Authority. (Daniel 4:28-33)
- Worship, God is the Gracious King. (Daniel 4:34-37)
Matthew 28:1-151. Why go to a tomb? (Matthew 28:1) 2. Jesus rose from the dead. (Matthew 28:2-6) 3. Two ways to respond to the Resurrection (Matthew 28:7-15)
1. Go, Tell, Worship, Follow (Matthew 28:7-10)
2. Rejection (Matthew 28:11-15)
Daniel 31. Navigate Culture (Daniel 3:1-12) 2. Speak Up (Daniel 3:13-23) 3. Trust to the End (Daniel 3:23-30)
Daniel 21. People want proof (Daniel 2:1-11) 2. Courage rests on God (Daniel 2:12-16) 3. Courage runs to Jesus (Daniel 2:17-25) 4. Courage acts and speaks up (Daniel 2:26-49)
Daniel 11. God is at work even in the darkest times (Daniel 1:1-7) 2. Courage is a result of knowing God and ourselves (Daniel 1:8-21)
2 Timothy 1:2-5; 2:151. Requires having your own relationship with Christ 2. Work on your relationship with Christ 3. Focus on what Christ has to say rather than worrying what others have to say 4. Get to know and understand how to handle God's word
Luke 10:25-37* The lawyer stoop up with a question (10:25) * What is written in the law? (10:26) * Love the Lord your God (10:27) * You have answered correctly (10:28) * Still desiring to justify himself (10:29) * Jericho (10:30) * The Priest (10:31) * The Levite (10:32) * The Samaritan (10:33) * Loving your neighbor as yourself (10:34-35) * Which of these proved to be a neighbor? (10:36)
Revelation 3:14-221. God lives, idols do not (Revelation 3:14) 2. God gives life, idols decorate death (Revelation 3:15-18) 3. God disciplines those He loves: repent (Revelation 3:19-20) 4. God reigns forever (Revelation 3:21-22)
Revelation 3:7-131. What God does, is done. (Revelation 3:7) 2. Hold on! (Revelation 3:8-13)
1. Despite little power (Revelation 3:8)
2. Despite opposition (Revelation 3:9)
3. Despite trial (Revelation 3:10)
4. With hope (Revelation 3:11-12)
5. With obedience (Revelation 3:13)
Revelation 3:1-61. Jesus is God (Revelation 3:1) 2. Wake up to your situation (Revelation 3:1-2) 3. Remember what you've learned (Revelation 3:3-6)
Revelation 2:18-291. Jesus Sees and Stands Firm (Revelation 2:18) 2. Stand out by growing faith (Revelation 2:19) 3. Stand out by righteousness (Revelation 2:20-21) 4. Stand out in light of judgment (Revelation 2:22-23) 5. Stand out by holding on to what you have (Revelation 2:24-25) 6. Then you will stand out in the end (Revelation 2:26-29)
Revelation 2:12-171. Hold onto faith by Scripture (Revelation 2:12) 2. Hold onto faith by steady trust (Revelation 2:13) 3. Hold onto faith by fellowship (Revelation 2:14-16) 4. Hold onto faith by hope in a future reward (Revelation 2:17)
Revelation 2:8-111. Know you’re rich (Revelation 2:9) 2. Do not be afraid (Revelation 2:10) 3. Be faithful (Revelation 2:10b) 4. Listen to the Spirit (Revelation 2:11)
Psalm 1031. Remember the Lord's work (1-7) 2. Meditate on Whom the Lord is (8-19) 3. Praise the Lord (20-22)
John 10Jesus is the promise of Isaiah 9:6
- Jesus gives salvation (1-9)
- Jesus gives abundant life (10)
- Jesus gives His life (11-18)
- Jesus protects forever (19-42)
Colossians 1:15-23Why does Jesus deserve to be first priority?
- He is God.
- He is the Leader Over Everything.
- He is the Reconciler.
- You can trust Him.
Isaiah 9:2-71. There is hope in dark places (9:2-3) 2. There is hope for the burdened and oppressed (9:4-5) 3. This hope is in the Savior (9:6) 4. This hope will not end (9:7)
Matthew 6:25-34 1. Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33) 2. Do not worry (6:25-31) 3. God knows you and what you need (6:32)
Isaiah 41:101. Do not be afraid, God is with you
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Do not be dismayed, God is God
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God will…
a. Strengthen you
b. Help you
c. Uphold you
1 Peter 2:1-12Because we are His:
- We are being built into a spiritual house (2:1-5)
a. We have responsibilities
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We will not be put to shame (2:6-8)
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We are people with purpose (2:9-12)
Philippians 4:2-71. Peace is not an absence of conflict (v. 2) 2. Rejoice in the Lord (v. 4) 3. Make your requests known to God (v. 6) 4. Believe His Promise: peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (v. 7)
Luke 19:1-101. Jesus entered Jericho. 2. Zacchaeus: a chief tax collector. 3. Zacchaeus was seeking to see Jesus. 4. Zacchaeus climbed a sycamore tree. 5. I must stay at your house. 6. Zacchaeus responds to Jesus joyfully. 7. The crowd grumbles. 8. Half of my goods (generosity in action) 9. Zacchaeus experiences salvation. 10. Jesus' mission was accomplished.
- The original goal was a world full of people in relationship with God: Genesis 1:26-28
- Sin destroyed relationship with God: Genesis 3:6-10
- The command to fill the earth was renewed after judgment on sin: Genesis 9:1
- God called a people to be His and bless the world: Genesis 12:1-3
- God gave hope that everyone could be saved: Ruth, Isaiah 52:13-15, Habakkuk 2:14
- Jesus came to save: John 3:16-17
- We are sent: John 20:19-21, Matthew 28:18-20
- The mission culminates in heaven: Revelation 7:9-12
1 John 1:1-101. One ground for fellowship: the gospel (1:1-4)
- Two relationships of fellowship (1:3-4)
A. With God (3)
B. With one another (3-4)
- Three ways to wreck fellowship (1:6, 8, 10)
A. Sin: hide it (6)
B. Sin nature: deny it (8)
C. Sinful action: deny it (10)
- One way to grow fellowship: holiness (1:7,9)
Matthew 6:5-131. Prayer is Communication with God (6:5-8) 2. Praise God (6:9) 3. Conform to God's Will (6:10) 4. Ask God to Meet Your Needs (6:11) 5. Ask Forgiveness (6:12) 6. Pray for Help & Protection (6:13)
2 Timothy 3:16 and Psalm 119:1051. Scripture is Inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16) 2. Scripture is profitable (2 Timothy 3:16) 3. Store up God's word (Psalm 119:11) 4. God's word is light (Psalm 119:105)
Acts 27-28
- Tragedy? Storms, Starvation, Shipwreck (27)
- Together can lead to success (27-28)
- Success is living for Christ where you are (28:1-16)
- Success finishes strong (28:30)
Acts 261. Be intentional during delays (23:11, 24:24-25, 27) 2. Jesus saves, not religion (26:1-13) 3. Jesus has a plan (26:14-23) 4. The ground of God’s plan is the gospel (26:23) 5. Jesus is worth it all (26:24-29)
Acts 22:30-23:111. A life pleasing to God is not always pleasing man (22:30-23:5) 2. Storms will rage (23:6-10) 3. Courage for the storm (23:11)
Acts 20:241. You go after what you value (24a) 2. You run a course (24b) 3. The gospel is our victory (24c)
Acts 21:1-16Moving forward in faith requires:
- Urgency (21:1-3)
- Listening to God and Persevering in Belief (21:4b, 11-12)
- Saying No to the Wishes of Others and Obeying the Lord (21:13-14)
- Relationships (21:4-10, 12, 16)
Acts 20:17-381. Integrity (vv. 17-19, 26) 2. The Message (vv. 20-21, 27) 3. Follow your calling (vv. 22-24) 4. Be Sober Minded (v. 25) 5. Leadership (vv. 28-31) 6. Trust in God (vv. 32-33) 7. Generosity (vv. 34-35) 8. Fellowship (vv. 36-38)
John 4:1-30Jesus is pursuing a never-ending relationship with you ( v. 4)
THE BIG IDEA: Responding to the Initiative of Jesus Changes Everything!
- It deals with your past
- It brings transformation
- It enables you to live your purpose
- It brings eternal long companionship
How do we get there?
In following Jesus…
- We Acknowledge Our Need (v. 15)
- We Submit to His Authority (v. 25)
- We Worship God in Spirit and in Truth (v. 24)
- We Leave the Past Behind (v. 28)
- We Declare Jesus to Those We Can (v. 29)
Jesus’s Invitation to you…(v. 14)
How Will You Respond?
Acts 19:21-41
- Jesus determines our steps (21-22)
- Jesus confronts our idols (23-29)
- Jesus is sovereign (30-41)
Acts 19:1-201. Bold Truth: Salvation by Grace alone through Faith alone in Christ alone (19:1-7) 2. Bold Ministry (19:8-12) 3. Beatdowns and True Repentance (19:13-20)
Acts 181. You are not alone (18:1-5)
* The church
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God is at work (18:6-11)
- Do not be afraid
- Go on speaking
- Do not be silent
- God is with you
- Your work will have result
- God accomplishes His purposes (18:12-17)
Act 17Intentionally live the mission by:
- Knowing and Relying on Scripture (17:2)
- Speaking the Gospel (17:3; 22-31)
- Persevering (17:10, 14, 32)
- Keeping Your Eyes Open (17:16)
- Disciple-making (17:4, 12, 34)
Acts 161. Jesus is worth our freedom (16:1-5) 2. Jesus is worth our trust (16:6-10) 3. Jesus is worth our witness (16:11-24) 4. Jesus is worthy of our praise (16:25)
Acts 151. Is Jesus Enough? (15:1-5) 2. Jesus Only (15:6-21) 3. One Lord, One Gospel, One Family (15:22-35) 4. One Mission, Two Philosophies (15:36-41)
Acts 13-141. Mission Priorities (13:4, 5, 13-16, 42-44; 14:1, 7, 21-23) 2. Message (13:23, 28-30, 38-39, 43) 3. Opposition (13:6-12, 45, 50;14:5, 11-12, 19) 4. Celebration (14:24-28)
Acts 12-13:31. Live the Gospel: Count the Cost (12:1-4) 2. Live the Gospel: Pray (12:5-13:3)
Acts 11:19-301. The gospel (11:19-21) 2. Relationships (11:22-26) 3. Generosity (11:27-30)
Acts 10
- Good news spreads through faithful people (10:1-8)
- The Gospel is unstoppable (10:9-48)
Acts 9:1-251. Before Jesus I was... (9:1-2) 2. I met Jesus when... (9:3-19) 3. Now I am... (9:19-25)
Acts 81. Persevere in Belief (8:1-4) 2. Faithfully Speak (8:5-25) 3. Patiently Explain (8:26-40)
Acts 7:1-8:41. Stand: these things happened (7:1-53) 2. Risk and True Courage (7:51, 8:1-4)
John 20:1-211. Early Morning: a Missing Body (20:1-10) 2. Jesus is the Living Lord (20:11-18) 3. Evening Excitement: Purpose (20:19-21)
John 16:16-331. Jesus is our joy (John 16:16-22) 2. Jesus secures our relationship with God (John 16:23-28) 3. Jesus is our peace (John 16:29-33)
Acts 6:1-151. Distracted by division (6:1) 2. Focus by prioritizing Jesus (6:2-7) 3. Relentless Focus on Jesus (6:8-15)
Acts 5:17-421. Always Go: the importance of the message (5:17-39) 2. Keep Going: suffering and moving forward (5:40-42)
Acts 5:1-161. Truth: Love God Honestly (5:1-4) 2. Generous: Love God Generously (5:4-9) 3. Fear: Love God with Fear and Wonder (5:5, 10-11) 4. Miracles (5:12-16)
Acts 3:1-12, 4:5-311. Be willing (3:1-12) 2. Be clear (4:5-12) 3. Be with Jesus (4:13-22) 4. Pray (4:23-31)
Daniel 6What can we do in difficult times?
- Be Faithful (vv. 1-5, 10)
- Be Faithful in Opposition (vv. 6-13)
- Be Faithful and Trust God is Working (vv. 14-20)
- Be Used for God's Mission (vv. 21-28)
Acts 18:1-4, 24-281. Relationships provide gospel strength (Acts 18:1-4) 2. Married & Single Christians share the same goal (Acts 18:24-28)
Acts 2:42-27
The Fellowship:
- Intentionally Focused (2:42)
- Responsively Worship (2:43)
- Gratefully Generous (2:44-46)
- Actively Spread the Gospel (2:47)
Acts 2The Holy Spirit:
- Is Present (2:1-13)
- Witnesses to Jesus (2:14-36)
- Convicts (2:37-41)
- He never changes in His character
- He never changes in His love
- He never changes in His power
- He has the power to help you daily
- He never changes in His purpose
Revelation 211. Heaven will be new (21:1-2, 9-21) 2. Heaven will be fully in God’s presence (21:3-7, 22-26) 3. Heaven will be pure (21:8, 27)
Psalm 6Key Truth: Learn to Lament. Expressing our suffering to God helps us to learn to trust God more deeply, to look to His promises for saving, to know Him more deeply, and to allow him to change us.
Learn to Lament by:
1. Expressing it to God (6:1-7).
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Express to God your anger, pain, hurt, discouragement, fear, and doubts.
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Learning to trust God more deeply (6:3-4).
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Learning to look to the Lord’s promises for saving (6:4).
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Learning to know God more deeply (6:5-7).
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Allowing him to change us (6:8-10).
Ephesians 4:25-321. There are two types of anger (v. 26a)
* Anger is a natural response to wrong
* Our anger is corrupted by sin
* Anger is destructive
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Our anger must be managed (vv. 26b-27; 29)
- There is a time for anger, but that time is short
- Satan wants to use our anger
- Our words matter
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Anger must be paired with mercy (vv. 31-32)
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God gives us an example of mercy to follow
- We can show mercy because we've been shown mercy
Recommended Resources:
- Good & Angry by David Powlison (book)
- Imago Dei and Cultural Mandate (podcast)
- 4 Ways Not to Be a Jerk Online (article)
Psalm 5We are to approach God with an earnest desire to know the reality of His presence in our lives.
- We approach God with reverential awe.
- We are to approach Him with a sense of expectation of hearing from Him.
- We are to come to God with a firm grip on the colossal magnitude of His grace.
Acts 1:1-111. Present Hope: Jesus lives and the Holy Spirit is here (1:1-5) 2. Present Mission: make disciples (1:6-8) 3. Future Hope: Jesus will return & we will eternally live in heaven (1:9-11)
Matthew 26-271. Hope Sees Farther (26:39, 42) 2. Hope: Jesus Sacrificed (27:11-26) 3. Hope: Life from Death (27:51-54, 28:1-9 & 16-20)
Matthew 41. Perfectly Sinless (4:1-11) 2. Perfect in Call and Mission (4:12-22) 3. Savior of the Sick (4:23-25)
Matthew 1:18-251. Hope: God works in the world (1:18) 2. Hope: God leads and speaks to His people (1:19-21) 3. Hope is obeying God (1:24-25)
1 Kings 18:17-401. God over all odds (18:17-20) 2. God above all gods (18:21-39) 3. God the true judge (18:40)
1 Kings 3:1-151. Hope by loving God (3:3-4) 2. Hope in the promises of God (3:6-8) 3. Hope with the mind of Christ (3:9-15)
Joshua 1:1-91. Hope by living in reality (1:1-2a) 2. Hope by looking forward (1:2b-5) 3. Hope by being strong and courageous (1:6-9)
Exodus 3Take Hope because:
- God knows (2:24-25, 3:7)
- God is personal (3:1-4)
- God is holy (3:5-6)
- God acts and saves (3:8-12)
- God Is (3:13-17)
- God is Mighty (3:18-22)
Genesis 12Key Thought: We can have hope because of a generous God who makes a good promise to redeem and rescue through Abraham’s family.
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A generous promise: take hope because God is generous (Genesis 12:1-4)
- A Generous Master - take hope because God is a gracious master
- A Call to Faith - take hope because God gives us a new identity by faith
- A generous promise that is so good!
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What did the Lord promise?
- A Land = Canaan
- A Name = Father Abraham
- A People (children, nation) = Israel (God’s People)
- A Universal Blessing = protection and a blessing for all nations
- A Good Future: Take hope for in Christ you have a good future. (Genesis 12:5-9)
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Take hope you have a future home
- A Faithful Hero: Take hope because the good and generous hope depends on faithful God not you. (Genesis 12:10-20)
Genesis 6-91. Wickedness is normal, hope is not (6:5, 13) 2. God Judges Evil (6:6-7) 3. God is Gracious (6:8) 4. We need Faith (6:9-10, 22, 7:5) 5. God gives Good Promises (9:8-16)
Genesis 31. Temptation is the door to sinful action and attitude (3:1-6) 2. Sin is destructive (3:7) 3. Sin is separation (3:8-13, 20-24) 4. Sin leads to painful toil (3:14-19)
Genesis 21. There is Rest (1-3) 2. Going Deeper: You are the Special Creation of God (1:26-27, 2:7, 21-23)
* Created for Unity: Community
Genesis 11. Starting Point: The Beginning (1:1) 2. God is intentional (1:3-25) 3. Take Hope! God intentionally made you (1:26-31)
- Ignoring God’s Word (Proverbs 28:9)
- Loving Sin (Psalm 66:18)
- Desiring Wrongly (James 4:1-3)
- Doubting God (James 1:5-7)
Prayer That Pleases God (John 15:7-10)
Psalm 341. We pray to God (34:1-3) 2. God Protects: Pray for protection (34:4, 6-7) 3. God Provides: Pray for provision (34:5,9-10) 4. God is Present: Pray with confidence (34:17-18) 5. God Saves: Pray for salvation (34:22)
All In faith encompasses the following:
- Truly Repent (30:6-8)
- Be Generous (30:23-24)
- Hold onto Hope (31)
1 Samuel 28-29All In faith requires integrity that character and produces hope
- Character Revealed (28)
- Character Concealed (29)
1 Samuel 26-271. One Audience: Worshipping God (26) 2. Many Audiences: Pleasing People (27)
1 Samuel 24-25
- All In Faith has Clear Vision (23:15-18)
- All In Faith experiences conviction and repentance (24:1-22)
- All In Faith: Mourning and Moving (25:1)
- All in Faith is Courageous (25:2-42)
- All In Faith: Complacency (25:43-44)
1 Samuel 21-221. God is our Provision (21:1-9) 2. God is our Deliverer (21:10-15) 3. Jesus is Friend of Sinners (22:1-5)
1 Samuel 171. Faith and Cowardice (1-11) 2. Faith and Contempt (12-30) 3. Faith and Counting the Cost (31-39) 4. Faith and Courage (40-49) 5. Faith and Victory (50-58)
1 Samuel 9-101. All in: be open to God's plan (9:1-27) 2. All in: be responsible (10:1-24) 3. All in: be united in Christ (10:25-27)
1 Samuel 7-81. Time to lament (7:1-2) 2. All In means making a change (and celebrating) (7:3-17) 3. All In embraces the next generation (8:1-5) 4. All In embraces the King: Jesus (8:4-22)
1 Samuel 5-61. God is the Lord (5:1-5) 2. God reveals Himself (5:6-12) 3. Know God (6:1-21)
1 Samuel 3-41. In the dark, God calls (3:1-7) 2. Disciple-making is moment by moment (3:8-14) 3. The Call of God brings light, and difficulty (3:15-18) 4. Hope: All in! (3:19-21)
1 Samuel 1-21. God works in the impossible (1:1-28) 2. Who God is (2:2) 3. Life is in God's hands (2:6-8) 4. God will save (2:9-10)
Mark 91. See the glory of Jesus (1-13) 2. Believe Jesus throughout your life (14-32) 3. Live for the glory of God by being Christlike (33-50)
Mark 8:27-381. Who are you committing to? (27-29) 2. Committing to Jesus means obedience to Jesus (30) 3. Committing to Jesus means believing the Gospel (31-33) 4. Committing to Jesus means Jesus is first (34-38)
Acts 20:17-381. This is a task that requires passion 2. This is a task that is accompanied by risks 3. This is a task that is intentionally local but worldwide in its application