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Exodus 12:1–13 Matthew 21:1–11 I.Who the Jews Wanted Jesus to Be A.Hosanna B.Son of David The Jews wanted a Political Savior  II.Who Jesus Revealed Himself to be A.Prophet B.Priest C.King  Jesus came as their Spiritual Savior   Which Jesus do you want?

Romans 1:18–20  I.God is Evident within Man (vs.19)  Ecclesiastes 3:11  II.God is Evident around Man (vs.20a) Romans 1:20 III. Man is Guilty before God (vs.20b) Romans 1:20 What about the people who have never heard? Romans 10:13–15

I.Ungodliness II.Unrighteousness III.Unbelief  -We must guard ourselves against a perspective of thinking we’re superior if we are in relationship with Christ   -We grow in the grace and knowledge of God and his Word  -May you and I live trying to help people see that his Holy justice is coming and that a person can be spared of his wrath

Romans 1:1-7 I.What is the Gospel?(vs.2-4) -The Gospel is God’s declaration of man’s dilemma and the answer to solve that dilemma as communicated through his Word  Genesis 3:15 II. What is the Purpose of the Gospel? (vs.5) III.Where is this Gospel to go?(vs.6-7) Do you understand the Gospel? Do you know information, answers to questions, and stuff or do you know a person? What does your understanding of the Gospel say about his name?

I.Personal Values A.Holiness B.Integrity II.Public Values A.Relationships B.Unity Is a lighthouse a fair description of your life?  -Are you a person of integrity? -What do your relationships say about how you view people?  -Are you striving for unity?

I. Faith is a family affair. II. A longing heart will compel you to act. III. Prayer is a privilege. IV. There is real danger in rebellion. V. Don't cling to the wrong thing. VI. "God's way" reveals His great love for you and I.

Concealing sin will only leave you worse off 2. Confronting sin is never easy, but finding God's mercy is worth doing the hard thing 3. God takes sin serious 4. You should take sin serious too

Is the fruit that is being produced by the root that is your heart in line with what you say you believe.....

How do you respond to discipline as a correction or rebuke? 2. God uses discipline to make people more like him! 3. Is discipline the means of your life being established?

The Commands 2. The Warnings 3. The Consequences --  -The Way of Immorality seems good, but the result is only chaos and destruction  -The Way of Immorality will always leave you wanting more  -The Way of Immorality will always end in death -There is always the offer of forgiveness and restoration through Christ for those who have pursued the way of immorality

Walking in wisdom offers security and peace in this life (vs.23-26) 2. Walking in wisdom offers security and peace to others (vs.27-32) 3. Walking in wisdom offers security and peace from God's judgment (vs.33-35

To be Blessed is to be happy.....for eternity 2. Stuff is now wrong, but it can't be our god 3. Our responsibility is to fear God and keep His commandments

A. Our Responsibility to Wisdom  B. God's Gift of Wisdom  C. The Protection of Wisdom  1. Do you Value Wisdom? 2. What do your Relationships say about how you view Wisdom? 3. Is there any Foolishness that you need to forsake today and turn to wisdom?

The Voice of the Sinners (vs.10-19)2. The Voice of Wisdom (vs.20-33)  1. Wisdom Calls to be lived out. 2. Wisdom is responding to life honestly.  3.Wisdom ignored is catastrophic. 4.Wisdom is asking God to search your heart.

The Introduction to the Book (vs.1) 2. The Goal of the Book (vs.2-6) 3. Those who will interact with the Book (vs.7)  1.Biblical Wisdom is to trust Christ for salvation 2.Biblical Wisdom is only possible through Exposure to God's Word 3.Biblical Wisdom's Goal is to create godly people who live for God's Glory

I.Be Persistent (vs.2a) II.Be Alert (vs.2b) III.Be Thankful (vs.2c) IV.Be Bold (vs.3-4)

I. Focus is a matter of the Heart (vs.1-2) II. Focus is a matter of Perspective (vs.3-4)

I. The Demands of Worldliness (vs.21-22) II. The Downfall of Worldliness (vs.23)

I. Don't be Disqualified on the basis of your actions (vs.16) II. Don't be Disqualified on the basis of your knowledge or experiences (vs.18) III. You are Qualified on the basis of Christ, so hold fast to Him (vs.17,19)

I. Christ has Circumcised our Hearts (vs.11) II. Christ has raised us to life in Spirit Baptism (vs.12)

I. The message of the cross is about mans utter helplessness II. The message of the cross is about Jesus Christ III. The message of the cross is about sin IV. The message of the cross is about God's great love for us

Colossians 2:9-10I. Jesus is the Perfect and Complete Representation of God (vs.9) II. Jesus Dwells within Believers (vs.10)

I. The Evidence II. The Reaction to the News that Jesus is Alive that Jesus is Alive

Confusion about Who Jesus is (vs.13-15) 2. Confusion about the Miracles of Jesus (vs.17-18) 3. Confusion about Following Jesus (vs.19)

Colossians 2:8I. Paul's Warning (vs.8a)II. Worldly Wisdom Causes Captivity (vs.8b)III. Worldly Wisdom is Opposed to Christ (vs.8c)

I. A Reflection on the Past (vs. 17-21)  II. A Motivation for the Present (vs. 22-27)  III. A Caution for the Future (vs. 28-32)

I. A Reflection on the Past (vs. 17-21)  II. A Motivation for the Present (vs. 22-27)  III. A Caution for the Future (vs. 28-32)

I. Walk in Christ (vs.6)  II. Being Established in Christ (vs.7)

I. Paul continues to toil for the believers (vs. 1-2) II. Believers must continue to pursue knowledge and understanding (vs. 3) III. Opponents of God will continue to try to prevent maturation (vs. 4)

I. Paul's Experiences in Proclaiming the Hope of Glory II. Paul's Goal for Proclaiming the Hope of Glory

I. The Natural Condition of Man (vs.21) II. The Supernatural Work of God (vs.22) III. The Continual Hope of the Gospel (vs.23)

The Body is Built Up in Love 8. Christ, the Elders, and the Body Work Together 7. Christ Holds the Body Together as Elders Equip 6. The Body Changes into the Image of Christ 5. The Body Stabilizes 4. The Body Matures 3. The Body is Built Up 2. The Saints do the Work of Ministry 1. Elders Equip the Saints

I. Christ is the Head over all Creation(vs.15-17) II. Christ is the Head of the Church (vs.18-19) III. Christ is the Head over the plan of the Father (vs.20)

I. God has delivered believers from the kingdom of darkness (vs.13a) II. God has transferred believers into the kingdom of the Son (vs.13b) III. God has redeemed believers from sin (vs.14)

I. Paul prays on behalf of the  Colossians (vs. 9) II. Paul prays for continued  Colossian growth (vs. 10-12)

I. The Fruit of the Colossians Union with Christ (vs. 3-5a) II. The Source of the Colossians Union with Christ (vs. 5b-8)

I. Paul's Focus on Christ in His Own Life (vs. 1) II. Paul's Focus on Christ in the Life of the Colossians (vs. 2)

Mary & Joseph Keep the Law (vs. 22-24) 2. Meet Simeon (vs. 25-35)Application: 1. God uses the obedience of His children to accomplish His purposes. 2. The people of God ought to be awaiting the fulfillment of God's promises. 3. Living in light of God's promises is not always east.

God's message of peace is for all people. 2. Those who have that peace are to proclaim it to those who do not. 3. You are insignificant, and that's ok.

God is not limited to what we can comprehend, but He will never contradict His Word. 2. We must be willing to listen if are to hear from God. 3. The purpose of listening is obedience. 4. Failing to obey is always catastrophic.

God uses ordinary, insignificant people to accomplish His purposes. 2. Participating in religious activity does not mean you are walking with God. 3. If we are walking with Christ, it does not mean life will be easy or how we want it. 4. When God intervenes, it's usually not convenient. 5. God will use you and your situation for His glory.

Jesus' Authority for a Parent  2. Jesus' Task for a Parent  3. Jesus' Means to Accomplishing the Task for a Parent  4. Jesus' Promise for a Parent

Jesus Desires Unity for His Followers
Jesus Demonstrates How to Achieve Unity  3. Jesus' Church is Built Up by Unity

Christ’s Love Compels Us to Relationship with Others (vs. 14)
Christ’s Love Changes the Focus of Our Lives (vs. 15)
Christ’s Love Causes us to See People as He Sees Them (vs. 16)

The Mode of Mutual Care (Acts 2:42-44)
The Means of Mutual Care Encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25) Equipping (Ephesians 4:11-12) Edification (Colossians 3:12-16) Serving (Romans 12:4-8)
The Motive for Mutual Care (John 13:34-35)

The Good (Joseph)
The Bad (Judah)
The Gospel (Jesus)

Positional Holiness 2. Progressive Holiness 3. Practical Holiness

Who We Are (Proverbs 4:20-23)
What We Do (Luke 6:45)
What We Treasure (Matt. 6:19-21)

Jesus is Steady (vs. 7-10)
Jesus is Worthy (vs. 11-16

Imitating Christ Requires Sacrifice 2. Imitating Christ Requires Worship

Faithfully Preaching and Teaching the Full Counsel of God’s Word
Developing and Maintaining Authentic Relationships
In the Church
In the Community
Around the World

God’s Word Must Remain the Guiding Priority in All Things  2. People left to Themselves Will Always Experience Chaos  3. God Blesses those who Keep His Word

Guest Speaker: Dr. Dave Deets from the Institute of Biblical Leadership

Presence (vs. 9b)
Purpose (vs. 9c)
Persistence (vs. 10b)
Propitiation (vs. 10c)

Introduction: There’s a clever young guy named Somebody Else. There’s nothing this guy can’t do. He’s busy from morning to way late at night just substituting for you. You’re asked to do this or you’re asked to do that and what is your ready reply? Get Somebody Else to do that job; he’ll do it much better…

If you don’t know God’s Word you will come to wrong interpretations If you don’t know God’s Word you will be overcome with temptation If you don’t know God’s Word you won’t know Jesus

Jesus was Obedient because He knew the Father Intimately (vs.28) Jesus was Obedient because He Trusted the Father (vs.29) Jesus was Obedient because His Life was about the Will of the Father (vs.30)

Jesus Prayed with Reverence 2. Jesus Prayed with Authenticity 3. Jesus Prayed with Specificity

Jesus was Full of the Spirit (vs. 1a) 2. Jesus was Led by the Spirit (vs.1b) 3. Jesus was Empowered by the Spirit (vs.14) 4. Jesus was Anointed by the Spirit (vs.18a)

Reality #1 - He Died (vs. 14a) Reality #2 - He Destroyed the Power of the Devil (vs. 14b) Reality #3 - He Delivered Mankind (vs. 15-18)

A Humble Heart (vs. 6)
A Servant’s Heart (vs. 7)
An Obedient Heart (vs. 8)

Barrier #1 - Sin (vs. 2a) Barrier #2 - Good Things (vs. 2b) Barrier #3 - Satisfaction (vs. 8)

Soil #1 - The Path (vs. 15) Soil #2 - Rocky Ground (vs. 16-17) Soil #3 - Thorny Ground (vs. 18-19) Soil #4 - Good Soil (vs. 20)

The Mean of Equipping for Unity (vs. 11)
The Purpose of Equipping for Unity (vs. 12-13)
The Result of Equipping for Unity (vs. 14-16)

Historical, Literary, and Theological Kinds of Context

The Condition of those in Chair 4 2. The Needs of those in Chair 4 3. The Ministry to those in Chair 4

Determing literary units

The Condition of Those in Chair 3
The Needs of Those in Chair 3
The Ministry to Those in Chair 3

The Condition of Those in Chair 2
The Needs of Those in Chair 2
The Ministry to Those in Chair 2

Observing figures of speech and parallelism in the text

10 literary features to be on the lookout for as you study the text

The Condition of Those in Chair 1
The Need of Those in Chair 1
The Ministry of Those in Chair 1

Observing nonroutine and significant terms in Scripture

Challenge 1: Come and See Challenge 2: Follow Me Challenge 3: Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men Challenge 4: Go and Bear Much Fruit

Our Mission: The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)
Our Motive: The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40)

Asking the right questions of the text

Following Jesus is an Issue of the Heart (vs. 15-19)
Following Jesus is an Issue for the Individual (vs. 20-23)

Comparing Bible translations and determining why variations exist

Peace Costs a Great Price (vs. 19-20)
Peace Compels Followers of Jesus to be Faithful (vs. 21-23)
Peace Comes by Faith in the Resurrected Christ (vs. 24-31)

Induction vs. Deduction

The Will of the Father
The Wage that was Required
The Work that was Necessary

Jesus is Sovereign (vs. 4) 2. Jesus is God (vs. 5-8a) 3. Jesus is the Good Shepherd (vs. 8b-9) 4. Jesus is Faithful (vs. 10-11)

Principles to use in understanding Scripture

Jesus desires to bring the Father glory. (vs. 1)
Jesus’ subjection brings the Father glory. (vs. 2-3)
Jesus’ obedience brings the Father glory. (vs. 4)
Jesus’ ultimate glorification brings the Father glory. (vs. 5)

Gaps related to History, Literature, and Theology

Expect Hardship
Expect Victory

What does it mean to abide?
Why is it necessary to abide?
How do believers abide?

The Presence of the Holy Spirit is: 1. Necessary for the follower of Christ to keep His commandments (vs. 15-16) 2. The promise of Christ to guide believers in all truth (vs. 17) 3. The means whereby God continues His ministry and resides with believers (vs. 18)

Love one another Just As Christ has loved you

The Gospel Spreads
People Are Saved
God is Glorified

Ingredient #5 - Those Who Multiply 3 Requirements to Multiply 1. Faithfulness 2. Trust 3. Love

Ingredient #4 - Men 1. Men, love God! 2. Men, love your wives! 3. Men, raise your children in the fear and admonition of the Lord!

Ingredient #3 - Faithfulness 1. Faithfulness is the expectation 2. Faithfulness is not measured by looking at others 3. Faithfulness is not the same as faithlessness

Ingredient #2 - The Preeminence of the Gospel (vs. 2a) 1. The Preeminence of the Gospel in the Church 2. The Preemience of the Gospel in our Personal Lives

God’s Image in the World Around Us
God’s Image in Our Own Lives

Commit to God’s Word as the final authority in matters of sexuality Responding to the government in matters of sexuality Responding to individuals in matters of sexuality

Community is Necessary in our Relationship with God (vs. 42-43)
Community is Necessary in our Relationship with Believers (vs. 44-46)
Community is Necessary in our Reach Unbelievers (vs. 47)

Ingredient #1 - Born Again Believers (vs. 1)

The Gift of Christmas Past: Frankincense
The Gift of Christmas Present: Gold
The Gift of Christams Future: Myrrh

A Humble Birthplace (vs. 1-5)
A Humble Birthday (vs. 6-7)
A Humble Birth Announcement (vs. 8-20)

A Childlike Humility
A Childlike Dependence
A Childlike Trust
A Childlike Imitation
A Childlike Wonder

A Leader’s Practice (vs. 5a) - How do I lead?
A Leader’s Being (vs. 5b) - Who am I?
A Leader’s Purpose (vs. 2-3) - Why do I serve?
A Leader’s Impact (vs. 6-10) - What effect do I have?

Listening’s Primary Hindrance (vs. 20-21)
Listening Results in Action (vs. 22-25)
Listening Prevents Deception (vs. 26-27)

God is Our Provider (vs. 1-3)
God is Our Portions (vs. 4-8)
God is Our Pleasure (vs. 9-11)

The Source of Overcoming Faith (Romans 12:1-2)
The Victory of Overcoming Faith (Romans 12:21)

Justification is necessary for mankind (vs. 23)
Justification is only through faith (vs. 21-22, 26, 28)
Justificaiton is manifested through faithful living (vs. 27, 31)

We Find Comfort in the Body of Christ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
We Find Comfort in the Promises of God (Matthew 11:28-30)
We Find Comfort in the Finished Work of Christ (John 19:28-30)

Devotion to Good Works (vs. 8)
Devotion to Oppose that which is not Good (vs. 9-11)
Closing Summary (vs. 12-15)

Our Perspective of the World (vs. 1-2)
Our Perspective of Ourselves (vs. 3)
Our Perspective of God (vs. 4-7)

The Grace of God Saves Us (vs. 11)
The Grace of God Sanctifies Us (vs. 12-15)

Godly Teachers Model Sound Doctrine
Sound Doctrine Produces Right Living
Right Living Impacts the World

I. Characteristics of False Teachers  II. Types of False Teachers  A. Heretic (2 Peter 2:1)  B. Charlatan (1 Timothy 6:3-5)  C. Prophet/Prophetess  (Revelation 22:18-19)  D. People Pleaser (2 Timothy 4:3-4)  E. Empty Talker

I. Order Requires Godliness in Leadership II. Order Requires Godliness in the Body

The Purpose of Paul’s Apostleship (vs. 1)
The Promise of God (vs. 2)
The Purpose of Preaching (vs. 3)
The Passing of the Torch (vs. 4)

Sheep have a Shepherd (vs. 1)
Sheep follow the Shepherd (vs. 2-3)
Sheep trust the Shepherd (vs. 4)
Sheep rejoice in the Shepherd (vs. 5-6)

Rebellion against the King (vs. 1-3)
Response from the King (vs. 4-6)
Revelation of the King (vs. 7-9)
Refuge in the King (vs. 10-12)

Seek God (vs. 3)
Sacrifice to God (vs. 4)
Be Satisfied in God (vs. 5)

I. The Roar for Deliverance (vs. 1-21a) II. The Reality of Deliverance (Matthew 27:27-46 III. The Response to Deliverance (vs. 21b-26 IV. The Reaches of Deliverance (vs. 27-31)

Three Attributes: 1. God’s Attribute of Omniscience (vs. 1-6) 2. God’s Attribute of Omnipresence (vs. 7-12) 3. God’s Attribute of Omnipotence (vs. 13-16)

Two Attitudes: 1. God’s Attitude Towards the Righteous (vs. 17-18) 2. God’s Attitude Towards the Wicked (vs. 19-22)

One Appeal: Search Me, O God! (vs. 23-24)

The King of Glory is Over All Things (vs. 1-2)
The King of Glory is Approachable (vs. 3-6)
The King of Glory is Here (vs. 7-10)

Three Motivations for Right Worship: 1. God Alone is Worthy (vs. 3-5) 2. God Has Commanded Obedience (vs. 6-9) 3. God Offers Rest for Those Who Rightly Worship (vs. 10-11)

Trusting Means Believing God is Eternal (vs. 1-2)
Trusting Means Believing We Are Not Eternal (vs 3-11)
Trusting Means Being Satisfied in God Until Eternity (vs. 12-17)

Following God will Recognize Tension (vs. 1-12)
Following God will Require Truth (vs. 13-22)
Following God will Result in Treasure (vs. 23-28)

Godly Dads Need to Recognize their Predicament (vs. 1-2)
Godly Dads Need to Seek God’s Protection (vs. 3-6)
Godly Dads Need to Bathe their Lives in Prayer (vs. 7-8)

I. The Pure in Heart Before God (vs. 2) II. The Pure in Heart Before Man (vs. 3-5a)

Two Truths About God: 1. He is God, He made us, and we are His (vs. 3) 2. He is good, His love endures forever, His faithfulness extends to all generations (vs. 5)

Two Responses to the Truths about God: 1. Knowing (vs. 3) 2. Doubting

We must recognize where forgiveness is found (vs. 1-2)
We must realize we have sinned against God (vs. 3-6)
We must desire to be forgiven (vs. 7-12)
We must respond rightly to the forgiveness we receive (vs. 13-17)

God's Majesty in Creation (vs. 3)
God's Majesty in Communion (vs. 4)

The Desires of Man (vs. 1-2)
The Description of Man (vs. 3-4)
The Destiny of Man (vs. 5-6)

The Call to Worship (vs. 1)
The Cause to Worship (vs. 2)

2 Corinthians 5:13-21 1. The Motivations of the Church (vs. 13-15) 2. The Ministry of the Church (vs. 16-19) 3. The Message of the Church (vs. 20-21)

Matthew 28:19-20 1. Our Life's Witness 2. Our Lip's Witness 3. Our Local Witness

The Object of Faith (Matthew 16:13-20)
The Obedience of Baptism (Matthew 28:18-20)
The Observance of the Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:24-25)

Ephesians 5:7-14

Ephesians 4:4-6

Ephesians 2:11-13

Philippians 1:27-30

2 Peter 1:16-21

2 Peter 1:12-15

2 Peter 1:5-11

2 Peter 1:3-4

Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 53:5 Revelation 20:15

Luke 1:46-55

Philipians 2:5-11

Matthew 2: 1-12

Galations 4:4-7

Ephesians 1:3-14

Psalm 100