1. Chosen by the Father (Ephesians 1:3–4) 

2. Justified by the Son (Romans 5:9) 

3. Sanctified by the Spirit (2 Thessalonians 2:13)

1. Beats with Love (Matthew 11:28–29)

2. Beats with Life (John 19:31–34) 

3. Beats with Scars (John 20:26–28) 

4. Beats with Us (Ephesians 3:16–17)

1. Soul enters Heaven or Hell (Luke 23:42-43) 

2. Body rests in Bed or Prison (Daniel 12:2) 

3. Future ends in Life or Exile (John 5:28–29) 

WESTMINSTER (SEE CHAPTERS 32-33) Q. What Happens After Death? A. At death, those united to Christ enter Heaven while their bodies rest as in a bed; but the wicked enter Hell while their bodies are held as in a prison. At the resurrection, the redeemed will be made perfectly whole to enjoy God forever, while the lost will be cast out from His presence into eternal exile (WCF 32.1; 33.1–2; WLC 86; 89; 90; WSC 37; 38).

1. God's Unconditional Love (Deut. 7:6–8) 

2. God's Irresistible Grace (John 6:37–44) 

3. God's Unstoppable Purpose (Rom. 8:28–30) 

NEW CITY CATECHISM 

Q27. Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ? 

A27. No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith. Nevertheless, God in his mercy demonstrates common grace even to those who are not elect, by restraining sin and enabling works of culture for the common good (WCF 3.3–7; 7.3; 8.8; 10.1, 4; 11.4; WSC 20, 21; WLC 13, 59, 60, 61, 68).

1. Reverses the Curse (Rom. 8:20–22)

2. Redeems the Creation (Col. 1:18–20)

3. Renews the Cosmos (Rev. 21:1–5)

Questions 26 of the New City Catechism

Q. What else does Christ’s death redeem?

A: Christ's death is the beginning of the redemption and renewal of every part of fallen creation, as he powerfully directs all things for his own glory and creation's good (WCF 8.8; WCF 33.1; WLC 54; WSC 28; WSC 38).

1. The Debt is Canceled (Colossians 2:13–14) 

2. The Wealth is Credited (Romans 4:4–5) 

3. The Memory is Forgotten (Hebrews 8:12) 

New City Catechism Question 25: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven? 

Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God graciously imputes Christ’s righteousness to us as if it were our own and will remember our sins no more (WCF 8.4–5, 11.1, 11.3, 15.3; WSC Q.25, 33; WLC Q.38, 44, 70, 71, 77). 

 

1. From Sin’s Penalty (Romans 6:23)

2. From Sin’s Power (Galatians 2:20)

3. To God’s Presence (Ephesians 5:25–27)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q24: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

A: Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of sin, righteousness, and everlasting life (WCF 8.4; 8.5; 8.8; 11.3; WSC Q25; Q27; Q33; Q35; Q38; WLC Q38–40; Q44–45; Q70–73).

1. Suffer Effectively (John 10:17-18)

2. Bear Wrath Sufficiently (1 John 4:10)

3. Conquer Death Decisively (Rev. 1:17-18)

New City Catechism

Q23: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?

A: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death (WCF 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5; WLC 38, 40, 52; WSC 22).

1. Obeyed for You (Romans 5:18–19) 

2. Suffered for You (Hebrews 2:14, 17) 

3. Sympathizes with You (Hebrews 4:15) 

NEW CITY CATECHISM 

Q22: Why must the Redeemer be truly human? 

A: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that he might sympathize with our weaknesses (WCF 8.2, 8.4; WLC 40; WSC 21–22). 

 

1. Human Redeemer (Hebrews 2:14, 17) 

2. Divine Redeemer (Colossians 1:19-20) 

3. Group Redeemer (Ephesians 2:13-14) 

Q21. What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God? 

A. One who is truly human and also truly God (WCF 8.1–8.4; WLC Q29; WSC Q21). 

 

1. Toss Busyness (Innkeeper) 

2. Toss Apathy (Religious Leaders) 

3. Toss Control (Herod) 

4. Keep Intentionality (Wisemen) 

5. Keep Availability (Shepherds) 

6. Keep Faith (Mary & Joseph) 

 

1. The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) 

2. The Path of Peace (Luke1:78-79) 

3. The Pleasure of Peace (2:14)

1. Hope is Born (Luke 2:11–14) 

2. Hope Shines (John 8:12) 

3. Hope Wins (Rev. 11:15)

1. The Eternal Son of God (John 17:5) 

2. God Become Human (Philippians 2:6–7) 

3. Our Perfect Sin-Bearer (1 Peter 2:24) 

New City Catechism QUESTION 20: Who is the Redeemer? 

ANSWER: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself (WCF 8.1–5; WSC 21; WLC 36–40, 44).

1. Satisfies God's Justice (Romans 3:25-26)

2. Delivers Us From Sin (Colossians 1:13–14)

3. Reconciles Us to God (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)

Question: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God's favor?

Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer (WCF 7.3; 8.1, 8.5; WSC 20–21, 25; WLC 30, 38, 71).

1. The Exchange of Idolatry (Romans 1:21, 25) 

2. The Punishment for Idolatry (Ephesians 5:5-6) 

3. The Rescue from Idolatry (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10) 

Question 17: What is idolatry? 

Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security (WCF 2.2; 21.1–2; 22.1; WSC 46–48; WLC 105–106). 

Question 18: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished? 

Answer: No, God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them both in this life and in the life to come (WCF 5.5–6; 6.6; 33.1–2; WSC 19; 84–85; WLC 28–29; 152). 

 

1. Rejects the Creator (Psalm 14:1)

2. Breaks God's Law (1 John 3:4)

3. Results in Death (Romans 6:23)

Question 16: What is sin?

Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law - resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation (WCF 6.1–6.6; WSC Q.14; WLC Q.24–25).

1. Summary (Exodus 20:1-17)

2. Purpose (Romans 3:19-20)

3. Fulfillment (Matthew 5:17)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Question 15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?

Answer: That we may know the holy nature of God, and the sinful nature of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. You shall have no other gods before me.

2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.

3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.

4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

5. Honor your father and your mother.

6. You shall not murder.

7. You shall not commit adultery.

8. You shall not steal.

9. You shall not give false testimony.

10. You shall not covet.

1. Trusting God (Prov. 3:5–6) 

2. Obeying God (1 John 2:3–5) 

3. Enjoying God (Psalm 16:11) 

New City Catechism Q6: How can we glorify God? 

A: We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law. 

 

Answer: God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule. 

GOD CREATED ALL THINGS... 

1. By His Powerful Word (Hebrews 11:3) 

2. To Be Very Good (Genesis 1:3-31) 

3. To Flourish Under His Rule (Ps.145:13, 16) 

 

1. KNOW GOD (John 17:3) 

2. LOVE GOD (1 John 4:16,19) 

3. LIVE WITH GOD (Eph. 2:22) 

4. GLORIFY GOD (1 Cor. 10:31)

ANSWER: "There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory." 

THE TRINITY 

1. There is one true and living God. 

2. The Father is God, the Son is God, the Holy Spirit is God. 

3. The Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Spirit, the Spirit is not the Father. 

 

1. God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything (Rev. 4:11)

2. God is eternal, infinite & unchangeable (Ps. 102:25-27)

3. God is perfect in power, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth (Ps. 18:30)

4. Nothing happens except through God and by his will (Eph. 1:11)

QUESTION 2: What is God?

ANSWER: "God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will."

1. That we are not our own (1 Cor. 6:19-20) 

2. But belong, body and soul, both in life and death (Rom. 14:7-9) 

`3. To God and to our Savior Jesus Christ (Tit. 2:13-14)

Wilderness Worship… 

1. Cries Out (v.1) 

2. Looks Up (2-6) 

3. Holds On (7-8)

1: The Glory of the Groom 

2: The Glory of the Bride 

3: Beyond the Wedding 

 

1. Prayer is a gift that we can use to express our frustrations and despair. V. 1-2 

2. Prayer is a gift that restores our discernment in life. V.3-4 

3. Prayer is a gift that brings back to our minds the great works of the Lord in our own lives. V. 5-6

1. Walk in the Right Counsel 

2. Delight in God's Word 

3. Meditate Day and Night 

4. Choose the Lord's Way

1. Depends Daily (vv. 2-4)

2. Goes Anytime (vv. 5-8)

3. Asks Expectantly (vv. 9-13)

1. Open Your Home to Jesus (v. 38) 

2. Serve Undistracted (vv. 40-41) 

3. Sit at Jesus' Feet (vv. 39, 42) 

 

1. Who Should I Love? (v. 29) 

2. How Am I Loved? (vv. 33-35) 

3. How Shall I Love? (vv. 36-37)

1. Cosmic Reversal (vv. 17-20) 

2. Trinitarian Grace (vv. 21-22) 

3. Desire Fulfilled (vv. 23-24) 

 

1. Pray for Laborers (vv. 1-2) 

2. Find Persons of Peace (vv. 3-9) 

3. Know When to Go (vv. 10-12) 

4. Speak for the Lord (vv. 13-16) 

5. Rejoice in Heaven (vv. 17-20)

1. Sees Your Tears in the Crowd 

2. Draws Near with Compassion 

3. Visits to Touch our Pain

1. Faces the City of God (v. 51) 

2. Transforms Pilgrims (vv. 52-56) 

3. Follows Jesus First (vv. 57-62) 

 

1. Break from the Crowd (vv. 37-43a) 

2. Ask to Understand (vv. 43b-45) 

3. Descend to Greatness (vv. 46-48) 

4. Stop Tribalism (vv. 49-50) 

 

1. TEARS into GLADNESS 

2. THORNS into GARDENS 

3. TOMBS into DOORS

1. The Ultimate Exodus (vv. 29-31) 

2. The Eternal Kingdom (vv. 30-32) 

3. The Mountaintop Mission (vv. 33-36)

1. Denies Oneself for Christ (v. 23) 

2. Loses Life to Save It (vv. 24-25) 

3. Turns Shame into Glory (v. 26)

1. Mistaken by Crowds (vv. 18-19)

2. Confessed by Disciples (v. 20)

3. Paradoxically Marvelous (v. 22)

1. DESOLATE PLACES (v. 12)

2. HEAVENLY BREAD (v. 16)

3. PERFECT PROVISION (v. 17)

1. HOLISTIC (vv. 1-6)

2. ATTRACTIONAL (vv. 7-9)

3. EXHAUSTING (v. 10)

1. Enters our Trouble (vv. 40-42, 49-50) 

2. Saves the Outcast (vv. 43-48) 

3. Raises the Dead (vv. 51-56) 

 

1. Breaks our Bonds (vv. 26-33) 

2. Gives us Time (vv. 34-37) 

3. Sends us Home (vv. 38-39)

1. The Storms of Danger (vv. 22-23)

2. The Master of Peace (v. 24)

3. The Commander of All (v. 25)

1. Illuminate our Lives (vv. 16-17) 

2. Guard and Give Grace (v. 18) 

3. Turn Crowds into Family (vv. 19-21)

1. Prioritize God's Word (seed, vv. 5, 11) 

2. Renounce the Devil (path, vv. 5, 12) 

3. Deepen Your Roots (rock, vv. 6, 13) 

4. Uproot Worldliness (thorns, vv. 7, 14) 

5. Patiently Persevere (soil, vv. 8, 15) 

 

1. Join the Mission (vv. 2-3)

2. Fund the Mission (v. 3b)

3. Finish the Mission (v. 1)

1. Cancels Many Sins (v. 47) 

2. Corrects Contempt (vv. 39-40) 

3. Connects Faith and Love (vv. 47-50) 

 

1. Igniting Gospel Ambition 

2. Fortifying our Foundation 

3. Sending Gospel Preachers 

 

1. Love is Given (John 3:16) 

2. Love is Born (1 John 4:7-9) 

3. Love is Shared (John 8:42)

1. Anticipated (Isaiah 9:2-3)

2. Announced (Luke 2:10-11)

3. Achieved (Matthew 2:10-11)

1. HIS WONDERFUL COUNSEL

2. HIS DIVINE MIGHT

3. HIS FATHERLY CARE

1. The Search for True Hope (v. 8) 

2. The Trouble with False Hope (v. 3) 

3. The Treasure of Christ's Hope (vv. 10-11) 

 

1. Carol is Born (vv. 13-14)

 2. Thrill is Born (v. 10) 

3. Savior is Born (v. 11)

1. Good News (vv. 21-23)

2. Great Purpose (vv. 24-30)

3. Lavish Wisdom (vv. 31-35)

1. Sees the Poor (vv. 12-13)

2. Touches the Unclean (v. 14)

3. Raises the Dead (vv. 15-17)

1. COMPASSIONATE (vv. 2-3) 

2. HUMBLE (vv. 4-6) 

3. CONTAGIOUS (vv. 3, 6, 10)

1. Call Jesus Lord (v. 46)

2. Come to Jesus (v. 47a)

3. Hear Jesus' Words (v. 49)

4. Do Jesus' Words (v. 47b) 

1. Our Thorny Problem 

2. God's Treasured Solution 

3. Christ's Good Fruit

1. Measure with Mercy (vv. 36-38) 

2. Train in Christ-Likeness (vv. 39-40) 

3. Remove Hypocrisy (vv. 41-42)

2. When Should I Forgive? (Colossians 3:12–14)

3. How Can I Seek Forgiveness? (Matthew 5:24)

4. What if I Don't Forgive? (Hebrews 12:15)

5. How Should I Forgive? (Matthew 18:21–22)

(G) Great Sum 

(O) Others Focused 

(L) Love in Action 

(D) Displays Jesus 

 

1. Reacts with Love (vv. 27-30) 

2. Acts with Love (v. 31) 

3. Loves without Return (vv. 32-35) 

4. Reflects God's Love (vv. 35-36)

1. Inaugurates Present Blessing (vv. 18-19)

2. Promises Future Blessings (vv. 20-23)

3. Warns of Future Sorrows (vv. 24-26)

1. Practice their Preaching (12)

2. Pray & Rejoice Together (72)

3. Multiply for Mission (Others)

1. Purify False Motives (John 12:3–6) 

2. Flee Love of Money (Luke 22:3-6) 

3. Confess Your Sin (John 13:27-30) 

4. Walk in the Light (Luke 22:47-53) 

5. Seek Mercy not Death (Matthew 27:3-5)

1. Word-Keepers (John 14:22-23) 

2. Misguided Zealots (Luke 6:15d) 

3. The Little and Less (Luke 6:15c) 

 

1. Close (vv. 5-8)

2. For everyone (vv. 9-15)

3. Contentious (vv. 16-17)

1. Dying Devotion (11:16) 

2. Valid Questions (14:1-6) 

3. Personal Faith (20:24-29) 

 

1. Chief of Sinners (v. 13b) 

2. Evangelist of Mercy (v. 13a) 

3. Friend of Jesus (vv. 9-10) 

 

1. Fulfills Spirituality (vv. 47-49) 

2. Overcomes Prejudice (v. 46) 

3. Opens Heaven (v. 51)

1. Bean Counter (6:5-7) 

2. Timid Spokesman (12:20-22) 

3. Slow Learner (14:6-9) 

 

1. Personal Love (John) 

2. Abiding Love (1-3 John) 

3. Enduring Love (Revelation)

THUNDEROUS SHOCK WAVES:

1. Crashing Greatness (Mark 10:42-45) 

2. Rumbling Rejection (Luke 9:51-56) 

3. Striking Suffering (Acts 12:1-3a)

Practice Rejoicing

Practice Prayer

Practice Praiseworthy Principles

A. Hearts Embrace Hope 

B. Minds Defend Hope 

C. Souls Spread Hope

1. Rock of the Apostles (1:40-42)

2. Bread of the Boy (6:5-9)

3. Seekers of the Hour (12:20-23)

1. MOUNTAIN-TOP PRAYER (v. 12) 

2. ORDINARY PEOPLE (vv. 13-16) 

3. KINGDOM RENEWAL (v. 17a)

1. Does What He Teaches (vv. 5-7) 

2. Defies Legalistic Harm (vv. 8-9) 

3. Restores the Withered (vv. 10-11) 

 

1. God says Yes (v. 20a)

2. We say Amen (v. 20b)

3. God gets Glory (v. 20c)

1. The Blameless Barren (1:5–7) 

2. The Teen Mom (1:26–31) 

3. The Pious Widow (2:36–38)

1. Spying Critics (vv. 1-2) 

2. True Priorities (vv. 3-4) 

3. Sabbath Renewal (v. 5)

 1. Makes Us Celebrate (vv. 33-35) 

2. Seamlessly Transforms (v. 36) 

3. Freshly Stretches the New (vv. 37-38) 

4. Saves the Best for Last (v. 39)

1. Calls the Sick (vv. 27-28)

2. Makes Home Visits (vv. 29-31)

3. Heals with Repentance (v. 32)

1. Faithful Friends (vv. 18-20)

2. The Party Police (vv. 21-24)

3. Paralyzed Sinners (vv. 25-26)

1. Touching Pity (vv. 12-13a) 

2. Departing Power (v. 13)

 3. Cleansing Proof (v. 14)

1. From the Nations (1 Mac. 13)

2. For the Nations (vv. 19-23)

3. Of the Nations (Rev. 7:9-10)

1. Deep Object Lessons (vv. 1-4)

2. Boatloads of Awe (vv. 5-7, 9)

3. Unforsaking Love (vv. 8-11)

1. Astonishes Learners (vv. 31-32)

2. Silences Demons (vv. 33-37, 41)

3. Touches Sufferers (vv. 38-40)

4. Spreads Good News (vv. 42-44)

1. Messianic Identity (vv. 18-22) 

2. Mighty Works (v. 23) 

3. Truthful Words (vv. 24-28) 

 

1. The Spirit's Power (v. 14)

2. Kingdom Teaching (v. 15a)

3. Gospel Glory (v. 15b)

Overcomers Anticipate the:

 1. Spirit in the Wilderness (v. 1)

 2. Devil in the Details (vv. 2-12) 

3. Victory in the Son (v. 13)

1. Son of Man (vv. 23, 38)

2. Son of God (vv. 21-23, 38)

3. Son of Promise (vv. 31, 34, 38)

1. Small Groups (18:20)

2. Mercy Ministry (25:40)

3. Evangelistic Mission (28:20)

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(Hebrews 11:8-10)

2. Jesus moved intentionally

(Mark 1:38-39)

3. Paul moved to break barriers

(Acts 13:46-49)

1. Grow a Healthy Church

2. Equip Disciple-Makers

3. Send Trained Laborers

1. Belong to the Body

2. Strengthen the Body

3. Govern the Body

1. Courage Like A Child (Joshua 1:9)

2. Trust Like A Child (Proverbs 3:5)

3. Worship Like A Child (Deut. 6:5)

1. Gifts Miraculous Birth

2. Rejoices in the Lord

3. Delights in Salvation

1. Angelic Worshipers (Ps. 148:1–2; Rev. 7:11–12)

2. Divine Counselors (1 Kgs. 22:19–22; Job 1-2)

3. Mighty Warriors (Ps. 103:19–21; Rev. 12:7–9)

1. Comes with Love (Daniel 8-9)

2. Fulfils God's Word (vv. 13-20)

3. Stops for Nothing (vv. 26-38)

1. The Son's Solidarity (v. 21)

2. The Spirit's Descent (v. 22a)

3. The Father's Pleasure (v. 22b)

JESUS CHRIST IS THE 

1. Mightiest Baptizer (v. 16) 

2. Mightiest Gatherer (vv. 17-18) 

3. Mightiest Deliverer (vv. 18-20)

1. Word of God (vv. 1-3)

2. Way of Salvation (vv. 4-6)

3. Fruits of Repentance (vv. 7-14)

1. Great Wisdom (vv. 46-47)

2. Ultimate Father (vv. 48-49)

3. True Home (vv. 49-51)

1. Fulfills the Law (vv. 21-24, 39)

2. Saves All Peoples (vv. 25-35)

3. Redeems Jerusalem (vv. 36-38)

1. Joy & Salvation (vv. 8-12)

2. Glory & Peace (vv. 13-16)

3. Wonder & Praise (vv. 17-20)

1. Mystery of Providence (vv. 1-5)

2. Humility of Christ (vv. 6-7)

3. Reversal of Thrones (1:51-53)

1. Sent us a Mighty Savior (vv. 67-75) 

2. Gives us Saving Knowledge (vv. 76-77) 

3. Guides us to Light and Life (vv. 78-79)

1. Public Faith (vv. 58-61)

2. Refined Faith (vv. 62-64)

3. Expectant Faith (vv. 65-66)

1. Friendship with God (v. 11; Jn. 15:12–14)

2. Face-to-Face Time (vv. 13-14; Ex. 33:11)

3. Souls Knit Together (Deut. 13:6; 1 Sam. 18:1)

1. Explosive Joy (vv. 41a, 44)

2. Loud Humility (vv. 41b-45)

3. Magnificent Praise (vv. 46-56)

1. Greatness with the Greatest

2. Meekness with Majesty

3. Death with Deliverance

This Good News...

1. Silences Unbelief

2. Takes Away Reproach

3. Turns Hearts Around

I. Unexpected storms sometimes present themselves. V. 23,24.

II. At times it seems that Christ is indifferent to our despair. 24b, 25

III. Christ’s sovereignty demonstrates his power in teaching and provision. V. 26-27

1. Search (vv. 1-4)

2. Rescue (v. 5)

3. Celebration (vv. 6-7)

1. Narrative is Historical (vv. 1-2)

2. Account is Orderly (v. 3)

3. Teaching is Truth (v. 4)

1. Feeds Off the Crowd (v. 1a)

2. Sheds Extra Layers (v. 1b)

3. Looks to Jesus (v. 2)

B. BETTER Provision For Me (v. 40a)

C. COMPLETE Together (v. 40b)

1. Strength in the Wilderness (vv. 1-8)

2. Voice in the Whisper (vv. 9-13)

3. Mission for the Future (vv. 14-21)

2. The Religious Leaders Are Threatened

3. The Disciples Recognized He's Worthy

1. Son of a Poor Gentile (1 Kings 17)

2. Son of a Rich Israelite (2 Kings 4)

3. Son of God and Man (Luke 24)

2. Anticipates Deliverance (vv. 13-18)

3. Finds Christ in the Heat (vv. 19-26)

1. Obeys God’s Law (vv. 1-10)

2. Keeps on Praying (vv. 10-18)

3. Trusts in God (vv. 19-23)

1. Embraces Anointing (ch. 16)

2. Strikes Down Giants (ch. 17)

3. Waits on God (chs. 24, 26)

4. Worships Earnestly (Psalms)

5. Builds God's House (2 Sam. 7)

1. Listens to God (ch. 3)

2. Promotes Revival (ch. 7)

3. Challenges Power (ch. 15)

4. Risks Everything (ch. 16)

1. Prays Earnestly (vv. 10-18)

2. Keeps Your Vow (vv. 19-28)

3. Anticipates Reversal (2:1-10)

1. Overcomes Adversity (vv. 1-2)

2. Sees Worth in Everyone (v. 3)

3. Forgives Past Sin (vv. 4-11)

1. Miraculously Conceived (ch. 13)

2. Spirit-Empowered (chs. 14-15)

3. Tempted & Betrayed (16:1-22)

4. Sacrificed to Save (16:23-31)

1. Unites Men and Women (ch. 4)

2. Leads to Harmonious Praise (ch. 5)

3. Awakens Spiritual Mothers (vv. 7, 9)

1. Crucified King (27:27-31, 37)

2. Risen King (28:5-9)

3. Cosmic King (28:16-20)

1. Rebuilds True Worship (6:25-32)

2. Lays out the Fleece (6:36-40)

3. Boasts in the Lord (7)

1. Has a Critical Vantage Point

2. Is Centered on God

3. Transforms Lives

1. Follows Faithful Leaders

2. Takes Daring Risks

3. Obeys God's Instructions

1. Stands Firm in Fear

2. Exceeds Courage

3. Deepens Praise

1. Persistently Believes

2. Trusts in the Blood

3. Multiplies Exponentially

1. People of God (vv. 24-25)

2. Treasure of Christ (v. 26a)

3. Reward of Heaven (v. 26b)

1. Discern Changing Times

2. Courageously Obey God

3. Impart Faith Not Fear

1. You Are At Work (v. 9)

2. You Have Fallen Down (v. 10)

3. You Are In The Cold (v. 11)

4. You Are In A Fight (v. 12)

1. Goodness Always Wins

2. Promises Never Die

1. Wrestles with God

2. Blesses with Courage

3. Worships with Hope

1. Prays God’s Promises

2. Invokes God’s Blessings

3. Embraces God’s Sovereignty

1. Deserts with Blossoms (vv. 1-2)

2. Weakness with Healing (vv. 3-6)

3. Sorrow with Singing (v. 10)

1. Joy No Matter Your Journey (vv. 8-10)

2. Worship No Matter Your Rank (vv. 11a)

3. Gifts No Matter Your Resources (v. 11b)

1. Love of the Author

2. Darkness of the World

3. Glory of the Son

4. Response of the Child

1. Covers Shame & Fear (vv. 19-20)

2. Bears Your Sins' Solution (v. 21)

3. Delivers God to You (vv. 22-23)

1. Declares His Identity (vv. 32-33)

2. Declares His Poverty (vv. 26-28)

3. Declares His Ministry (vv. 31)

4. Declares His Glory (vv. 33)

1. God is in the Details

2. God Hears Your Prayer

3. God Can Do Anything

1. Offer Up Your Dreams (v. 17a)

2. Trust and Obey (vv. 17b-18)

3. Consider God's Ability (v. 19)

1. Believe Far-Off Promises (v. 13)

2. Speak What You Seek (v. 14)

3. Desire Heaven Most (vv. 15-16)

1. Questions (Genesis 18:9–14)

2. Fears (Genesis 18:14–15)

3. Multiplies (Genesis 21:5-6)

1. Going Not Knowing (v. 8)

2. Living As Strangers (v. 9)

3. Anticipating Heaven (v. 10)

1. Heeds God's Warning (v. 7a)

2. Saves Your Family (v. 7b)

3. Inherits True Wealth (v. 7c)

1. Believes He Exists (v. 6a)

2. Walks with Him (v. 5)

3. Believes He Rewards (v. 6b)

1. Offers Your Best Gifts (v. 4a)

2. Flows From Right Motives (v. 4b)

3. Still Speaks After Death (v. 4c)

1. The Nature of Faith (v. 1)

2. The Commendation of Faith (v. 2)

3. The Beginning of Faith (v. 3)

2. Committed to love and good works (v.24b)

3. Committed to the gathering to encourage one other (v.25)

1. Come Eager to Share (vv. 26, 39-40)

2. Take Turns with Limits (vv. 27-35)

3. Honor Spiritual Authority (vv. 36-38)

1. Build up the Church (vv. 1-5)

2. Benefit the Hearer (vv. 6-12)

3. Prioritize the Mind (vv. 13-19)

4. Reach the Outsider (vv. 20-25)

1. Manifest Great Kindness (vv. 4a, 6b) 

2. Quench Great Arrogance (vv. 4b-6a)

3. Bear and Believe Great Things (v. 7)

4. Mature to Eternal Greatness (vv. 8-13)

1. Witnessing the Power of God Over Satan's Kingdom (v. 17)

2. The Eternal Assurance of Salvation (v. 20)

2. The Revelation in Love (vv. 14-15)

3. The Inspiration to Love (vv. 16-17)

1. Speech is Noisy (v. 1)

2. Life is Nothing (v. 2)

3. Giving is Wasted (v. 3)

1. Variously Broad Ways (vv. 27-28)

2. Uniquely Distinct Ways (vv. 29-30)

3. Highly Excellent Ways (v. 31)

2. Cares for Suffering Members (vv. 24b-26a)

3. Celebrates Winning Members (vv. 26b-27)

1. Belong to the Body (vv. 15-16)

2. Shape Your Service (vv. 14, 19-20)

3. Expand Our Senses (vv. 17-18)

1. Body of Christ (vv. 12-13a)

2. New Humanity (v. 13b)

3. Source of Living Water (v. 13c)

2. The Greatness of our High Priest (v. 14)

3. The Sympathy of our High Priest (v. 15)

2. Who is the Holy Spirit? (v. 3)

3. How the Spirit Leads You? (vv. 2-3)

Hear Jesus (v. 2) Confess Jesus (v. 3)

2. The Response of Jesus to His Mother (v. 4)

3. The Miracle Jesus Performed (vv. 6-8)

4. The Results of the Miracle. (vv. 9-11) 

2. Welcomes All Seekers (v. 30b)

3. Accepts No Hindrance (v. 31b)

4. Proclaims Christ Boldly (v. 31a)

1. Hope of Israel (vv. 16-23)

2. Warning of Isaiah (vv. 24-27)

3. Savior of the World (v. 28) 

1. Fulfills Delayed Dreams (vv. 11-14)

2. Encourages God's Family (v. 15)

3. Leads to All the Earth (vv. 16, 30)

1. Increases Receptivity (vv. 1-6)

2. Heals the Hurting (vv. 7-9)

3. Transforms the Neighborhood (vv. 10-11)

1. Sin-Forgiving Mission (vv. 21-23)

2. Doubt-Defeating Love (vv. 24-28)

3. Life-Imparting Power (vv. 29-31)

1. Redeemed

2. Released

3. Ruled

1. Faith-Filled Leadership (vv. 21-26)

2. Discerning Intervention (vv. 27-32)

3. Exemplary Reassurance (vv. 33-37)

4. Reprioritizing Life (vv. 38-44)

1. Kind Unbelievers (vv. 1, 3, 11)

2. Caring Friends (vv. 2-3)

3. Unheeded Dangers (vv. 9-12)

2. Hope in Jesus' Risen Life (vv. 6-8, 21-23)

3. Repent and Turn to God (vv. 18-20)

1. Christian Curiosity (vv. 13-22)

2. Prominent Pomp (vv. 23-27)

3. Fortunate Familiarity (26:1-3)

4. Rightful Ruler (25:19)

1. Willful Indecision

2. Intellectual Detachment

3. Blame-Shifting Escapism

2. Cheerfully Make Your Defense (vv. 10-21)

3. Leave the Situation in God's Hands (vv. 22-27)

1. Evil Plots (vv. 12-15)

2. Heroic Actions (vv. 16-24)

3. Imperfect Leaders (vv. 25-35)

2. The Care of Jesus (vv. 5-11)

3. The Care of Self (v. 12)

1. Brings Down Walls (vv. 1-5)

2. Divides and Delivers (vv. 6-10)

3. Stands by to Encourage (v. 11)

1. Wrong Verdicts (vv. 17-23)

2. Wrong Values (vv. 24-28)

3. Wrong Fears (v. 29)

1. Present Audience

2. Particular Testimony

3. Personal Savior

Scene 2: Temple Hostility (vv. 27-31)

Scene 3: Gentile Deliverance (vv. 31-36)

1. Lifelong Prayer (vv. 4-6)

2. Heartbreaking Tears (vv. 7-13a)

3. Selfless Sacrifice (vv. 13b-16)

"6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known[c] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth."

2. He is the Savior of the World

3. He is the Divider of the Human Race

1. Save us for Service (vv. 68-75)

2. Prepare us for Forgiveness (v. 76-77)

3. Enlighten us for Peace (vv. 78-79)

1. Personal Salvation (vv. 46-49)

2. Powerful Reversals (vv. 50-53)

3. Unforgettable Mercy (vv. 54-55)

1. The Song of the Spirit (vv. 41-42)

2. The Superiority of the Savior (vv. 43-44)

3. The Blessing of the Believer (v. 45)

1. Protect God's Flock (vv. 28-31)

2. Commend God's Word (v. 32)

3. Help God's Saints (vv. 33-35)

1. God's Grace (v. 24)

2. God's Kingdom (v. 25)

3. God's Salvation (v. 26)

4. God's Counsel (v. 27)

1. A Choice (vv. 1-2)

2. Comforting (vv. 3-6)

3. Complete (vv. 7-8)

2. It Lies in Being Satisfied with what is Necessary (v. 11)

3. It Is Presented to the World when we are Sustained by the Power of God (v. 13)

II. Christ As The Truth

III. Christ As The Life

1. Spend Your Time Wisely (vv. 13-17)

2. Serve the Lord with Humility (vv. 18-19)

3. Speak What is Profitable (v. 20)

4. Help All Turn to Trust Christ (v. 21)

1. Encounter God's Word (vv. 7, 11)

2. Experience God's Sacraments (vv. 7, 11)

3. Extend God's Comfort (vv. 9-10, 12)

1. Find Courage to Encourage (vv. 1-2)

2. Decide Against Self-Harm (v. 3)

3. Make God’s Mission Yours (vv. 4-5)

4. Keep the First Day First (vv. 6-7)

2. Genuine Praise is Spontaneous Not Programmed (vv. 12-15, 17-19)

3. Genuine Praise Will Always Offend Some People (vv. 20-23)

1. Idolatrous Wealth (vv. 23-27)

2. Religious Nationalism (vv. 28-34)

3. Riotous Rage (vv. 35-41)

1. Support the Church (v. 21a)

2. Reach the World (v. 21b)

3. Send the Best (v. 22)

1. Everyone Gets To Hear It (vv. 8-10)

2. Extraordinary Signs Confirm It (vv. 11-12)

3. Jesus' Name is Extolled (vv. 13-17)

4. Evil Practices are Forsaken (vv. 18-20)

1. Name of the Savior

2. Age of the Spirit

3. Communion of the Saints

1. God-Pleasing Planters (vv. 18-23)

2. Well-Meaning Waterers (vv. 24-28)

3. Doctrinally-Discerning Hearers (v. 26)

2. Inward vision (v. 5)

3. He had an Outward vision (v. 8)

1. Provisions Are Uncertain (vv. 1-5)

2. People Are Oppositional (vv. 6-11)

3. Complaints Are Issued (vv. 12-18)

1. Pique Curiosity Broadly (vv. 16-21)

2. Build Bridges Skillfully (vv. 22-29)

3. Share Jesus Boldly (vv. 30-34)

1. All Creation

2. The Church

3. Our Lives

2. The Truth He Exercised (vs. 7)

3. The Triumph He Expected (vs. 8)

1. Receives God's Word Eagerly (v. 11a)

2. Examines Scripture Daily (vv. 11b-12)

3. Ministers in Teams ASAP (vv. 13-16)

1. Reasons Persuasively (vv. 1-4)

2. Forms Safe Community (vv. 4-7)

3. Shares Jesus as King (vv. 7-9)

1. Saving Hope (vv. 25-31)

2. Household Joy (vv. 31-34)

3. Government Reform (vv. 35-39)

4. Supernatural Unity (v. 40)

2. Devastating Report (vs.35-36)

3. Delightful Result (vs. 37-43)

1. Enslaving Spirits (vv. 16-18)

2. False Motives (vv. 19-22)

3. Situational Worship (vv. 23-25)

1. Opens Gates (vv. 11-13)

2. Opens Hearts (v. 14)

3. Opens Homes (v. 15)

2. Gift She Broke (vv. 7b-10)

3. Gift God Blessed (vv. 10-13)

1. Divine Walls (vv. 6-8)

2. Divine Visions (vv. 9-10)

3. Divine Appointments (v. 10)

1. Real-Life Discipleship (vv. 1-3a)

2. Painful Flexibility (v. 3)

3. Strong Faithful Churches (vv. 4-5)

1. Expect the Best (Paul)

2. Want the Best (Silas)

3. Believe the Best (Barnabas)

4. Become the Best (Mark)

1. Read for Encouragement (vv. 30-31)

2. Listen for Encouragement (vv. 32-33)

3. Remain for Encouragement (v. 35)

1. The Man and His Condition (v. 32)

2. The Master and His Cure (vv. 33-35)

3. The Multitude and Their Confession (vv. 36-37)

1. God Wants You (v. 12-14)

2. God Always Wanted You (vv. 15-18)

3. Turn to God from Idols (vv. 19-21)

1. The Father's Earlier Activity (v. 7)

2. The Spirit's Cleansing Presence (vv. 8-9)

3. The Son's Future Grace (vv. 10-11)

1. Shakes Away our Darkest Fears (vv. 1-6)

2. Raises our Greatest Joys (vv. 7-8)

3. Awakens our Highest Praise (vv. 9-10)

1. Road of Humility

2. Road of Fulfillment

3. Road of Submission

4. Road of Destiny

1. Making Strong Disciples (vv. 19-22)

2. Planting Indigenous Churches (v. 23)

3. Fulfilling God's Work (vv. 24-28)

1. Vain Narratives (vv. 11-13)

2. Vain Worship (vv. 14-18)

3. Vain Crowds (vv. 19-20)

1. The Man's Condition  (vv. 5-6)

2. The Man's Conversion (vv. 7-14)

3. The Man's Commission (vv. 18-20)

1. Changes our Mouths (v. 1)

2. Changes our Minds (vv. 2-3)

3. Changes our Hearts (vv. 4-7)

1. Eagerly Heard (vv. 42-44)

2. Boldly Spoken (vv. 45-47)

3. Joyfully Spread (vv. 48-52)

1. God's Grace to Israel (vv. 17-25)

2. God's Grace in Jesus (vv. 26-37)

3. God's Grace to You (vv. 38-41)

4. God's Grace to Continue (vv. 42-43)

1. Intellectual Seekers (vv. 7, 12)

2. Spiritual Counterfeits (vv. 6, 8-11)

3. Versatile Evangelists (vv. 4-5, 9)

Global Gospel-Movements Ignite With...

1. Worshiping Missionaries (vv. 1-2a)

2. Callings from God (vv. 2b-3)

3. Spiritual Momentum (v. 4)

1. The Predicament of the People

2. The Pride of Herod

3. The Power of God

1. Drink Christ's Cup (vv. 1-5)

2. Sleepwalk to Freedom (vv. 6-11)

3. Pray like Crazy (vv. 12-17)

1. Jesus-centered evangelism (vv. 19-21)

2. Encouraging Team-Leadership (vv. 22-26)

3. Mercy-minded Generosity (vv. 27-30)

1. Heaven's Vision (vv. 4-10)

2. Heaven's Command (vv. 11-12)

3. Heaven's Preparation (vv. 13-14)

4. Heaven's Action (vv. 15-18)

2. God's Word Guards Us (vv 109 - 110 )

3. God's Word Gladdens Us (vv 111 - 112)

1. Displays His Great Light (vv. 12-16a)

2. Dawns His Light Upon Us (vv. 16b-17)

3. Prepares us for Heavenly Light (v. 17)

1. The Spirit-Led Father

2. The Lord-Serving Mother

3. The God-with-us Son

1. Last-Class Birthplace (vv. 1-12)

2. Near-Death Asylum (vv. 13-18)

3. No-Good Hometown (vv. 19-23)

2. David was a great king

3. Jesus is a greater king

1. Fulfills God’s Star-Filled Promise (Genesis 15:1-6)

2. Provides God’s Perfect Offering (Genesis 22:1-14)

3. Extends God’s Global Blessing (Genesis 22:15-18)

1. Fellowship in the Gospel
2. Assurance from the Gospel
3. Love through the Gospel

The Beatitudes are the Happy...

1. Portrait of Jesus

2. Promise of Blessing

3. Path of Peace

1. My Personal Shepherd (vv. 1-3)

2. Present to Comfort (v. 4)

3. Preparing All My Days (vv. 5-6)