The Baby Who Changed Everything
Luke 2:1-21
The Savior would be and was born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-7)
Angels declare the baby Savior & Lord (Luke 2:8-20)
The baby's name is Jesus (Luke 2:21)
God Breaks the Silence
Luke 1:26-38
Be astonished (Luke 1:26-33)
Live the Lord’s will (Luke 1:34-38)
Lesson’s from Jesus’ Family Line
Matthew 1:1-17
God's Grace from Abraham to David (Matthew 1:1-6)
God's Mercy from David to Deportation (Matthew 1:6-11)
God is Faithful in the silence (Matthew 1:12-17)
Light in the Darkness
Isaiah 9:1-7
Light, hope, and joy will come (Isaiah 9:1-3)
Freedom from oppression will come (Isaiah 9:4-5)
A child will come who is the hope (Isaiah 9:6-7)
Choose Christ, Not the World
Nehemiah 13
Christ makes us holy (Nehemiah 13:1-9)
Christ provides (Nehemiah 13:10-14)
Christ is our rest (Nehemiah 13:15-22)
Christ is our eternal union (Nehemiah 13:23-31)
Remembering in Exile
Nehemiah 2
Develop Biblical faith and courage (Nehemiah 2:1-8)
Maintain Biblical faith and persevere (Nehemiah 2:9-20)
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)