From Ruin to Restoration
2 Chronicles 36
The folly of evil (2 Chronicles 36:1-14)
The faithfulness of God (2 Chronicles 36:15-21)
The grace of God (2 Chronicles 36:22-23)
Living in God’s Presence
1 Kings 9:1-9
God is graciously present (1 Kings 9:1-3)
God calls us to life with him (1 Kings 9:4-5)
Life without God (1 Kings 9:6-9)
Your Plans vs. God’s Purpose
2 Samuel 7:1-17 (Psalm 89:3-4)
The intentions of our hearts (2 Samuel 7:1-3)
God doesn’t live in houses built by human hands (2 Samuel 7:4-7)
God builds His kingdom (2 Samuel 7:8-17)
When Faith Fades
Judges 2:1-10
Turning our backs on God (Judges 2:1-5)
Forgetting God (Judges 2:6-10)
Be Strong and Courageous
Joshua 1:1-9; 24:21-28
Rely on the presence of the Lord (Joshua 1:1-9)
Decisively follow Jesus (Joshua 24:21-28)
Lessons from Mount Sinai
Exodus 19
Remember God’s love (Exodus 19:1-6)
Respond to God’s love (Exodus 19:7-8)
Respect God (Exodus 19:9-25)
Reflections on the Passover
Exodus 12:1-13
By faith in Christ we are spared the wrath of God.
The Lord will judge (Exodus 12:1-12)
Jesus crucified and resurrected saves (Exodus 12:13)
Encountering God’s Grace
Genesis 28:10-22
The Lord is gracious (Genesis 28:10-15)
Respond with awe and worship (Genesis 28:16-22)
God’s Faithfulness Through Generations
Genesis 26:1-5
God is faithful even when things are bad (Genesis 26:1-2)
Remember (Genesis 26:3)
The blessing of nations is Jesus Christ (Genesis 26:4-5)
Faith, Promise, and Fulfillment in Christ
Genesis 17:1-27
Remember who God is (Genesis 17:1-3)
God changes who we are (Genesis 17:4-6, 15-16)
God gives us Himself (Genesis 17:7-8)
Trust God's way (Genesis 17:9-21)
Walk in God's way (Genesis 17:22-27)
Jesus’ Call to Repentance
Matthew 4:12-17
Jesus fulfills prophecy (Matthew 4:12-17)
Repent (Matthew 4:17)
Living Out the Golden Rule
Matthew 7:12-14
Treat others as you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12)
The standard of righteousness is not ourselves (Matthew 7:13-14)
Choosing Your Master
Matthew 6:19-24
What is your deepest desire? (Where your heart is) (Matthew 6:19-21)
You can only serve one master: Live your life for what matters – Jesus Christ (Matthew 6:24)
Take Up Your Cross
Matthew 16:24-28
Following Jesus is a life built on the cross.
Jesus’ command to follow (Matthew 16:24)
Jesus’ reason (Matthew 16:25-26)
Jesus’ promise for the follower (Matthew 16:27-28)
The Good Father
Matthew 7:7-10
God is a good father who gives good things to His children: desire Him most
Ask persistently (Matthew 7:7)
Receive gratefully (Matthew 7:8)
Worship the giver (Matthew 7:9-10)
Desire Him more than all other things.
Jesus First
Matthew 6:33-34
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33)
Do not be anxious about tomorrow (6:34)
The Greatest Commands
Matthew 22:34-40
The heart of the matter (Matthew 22:34-36)
The greatest command (Matthew 22:37-38)
The second greatest command (Matthew 22:39-40)
Go Make Disciples
Matthew 28:18-20
Recognize authority (Matthew 28:18)
Live the command: make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)
Trust His presence (Matthew 28:20)
Do You Remember?
Deuteronomy 8
1a. Faithful Remembrance (vv. 1-6)
1b. God Blesses the Faithful (vv. 7-10)
2a. Faithless Forgetfulness (vv. 11-18)
2b. God Curses the Faithless (vv. 19-20)
The Most Wonderful Man
Jesus was wonderful in His conception and birth. Luke 1:30-31
Jesus was wonderful in His person. John 14:8
Jesus was wonderful in His influence Phil.2:8-10
Jesus was wonderful in His power. Matthew 28: 18
Jesus was wonderful in His Love. John 3:16; 13:34-35
Jesus was wonderful in His death. Mark 15;37-38
Jesus was wonderful in His resurrection and ascension. Acts 1:11