Light in the Darkness

Isaiah 9:1-7

1. Light, hope, and joy will come (Isaiah 9:1-3)

2. Freedom from oppression will come (Isaiah 9:4-5)

3. A child will come who is the hope (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Choose Christ, Not the World

Nehemiah 13

1. Christ makes us holy (Nehemiah 13:1-9)

2. Christ provides (Nehemiah 13:10-14)

3. Christ is our rest (Nehemiah 13:15-22)

4. Christ is our eternal union (Nehemiah 13:23-31)

Remembering in Exile

Nehemiah 2

1. Develop Biblical faith and courage (Nehemiah 2:1-8)

2. Maintain Biblical faith and persevere (Nehemiah 2:9-20)

From Ruin to Restoration

2 Chronicles 36

1. The folly of evil (2 Chronicles 36:1-14)

2. The faithfulness of God (2 Chronicles 36:15-21)

3. The grace of God (2 Chronicles 36:22-23)

Living in God’s Presence

1 Kings 9:1-9

1. God is graciously present (1 Kings 9:1-3)

2. God calls us to life with him (1 Kings 9:4-5)

3. Life without God (1 Kings 9:6-9)

Your Plans vs. God’s Purpose

2 Samuel 7:1-17 (Psalm 89:3-4)

1. The intentions of our hearts (2 Samuel 7:1-3)

2. God doesn’t live in houses built by human hands (2 Samuel 7:4-7)

3. God builds His kingdom (2 Samuel 7:8-17)

When Faith Fades

Judges 2:1-10

1. Turning our backs on God (Judges 2:1-5)

2. Forgetting God (Judges 2:6-10)

Be Strong and Courageous

Joshua 1:1-9; 24:21-28

1. Rely on the presence of the Lord (Joshua 1:1-9)

2. Decisively follow Jesus (Joshua 24:21-28)

Lessons from Mount Sinai

Exodus 19

1. Remember God’s love (Exodus 19:1-6)

2. Respond to God’s love (Exodus 19:7-8)

3. 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.

1. The Lord will judge (Exodus 12:1-12)

2. Jesus crucified and resurrected saves (Exodus 12:13)

Encountering God’s Grace

Genesis 28:10-22

1. The Lord is gracious (Genesis 28:10-15)

2. Respond with awe and worship (Genesis 28:16-22)

God’s Faithfulness Through Generations

Genesis 26:1-5

1. God is faithful even when things are bad (Genesis 26:1-2)

2. Remember (Genesis 26:3)

3. The blessing of nations is Jesus Christ (Genesis 26:4-5)

Faith, Promise, and Fulfillment in Christ

Genesis 17:1-27

1. Remember who God is (Genesis 17:1-3)

2. God changes who we are (Genesis 17:4-6, 15-16)

3. God gives us Himself (Genesis 17:7-8)

4. Trust God's way (Genesis 17:9-21)

5. Walk in God's way (Genesis 17:22-27)

Jesus’ Call to Repentance

Matthew 4:12-17

1. Jesus fulfills prophecy (Matthew 4:12-17)

2. Repent (Matthew 4:17)

Living Out the Golden Rule

Matthew 7:12-14

1. Treat others as you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12)

2. The standard of righteousness is not ourselves (Matthew 7:13-14)

Choosing Your Master

Matthew 6:19-24

1. What is your deepest desire? (Where your heart is) (Matthew 6:19-21)

2. 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.

1. Jesus’ command to follow (Matthew 16:24)

2. Jesus’ reason (Matthew 16:25-26)

3. 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

1. Ask persistently (Matthew 7:7)

2. Receive gratefully (Matthew 7:8)

3. Worship the giver (Matthew 7:9-10)

   • Desire Him more than all other things.

Jesus First

Matthew 6:33-34

1. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (6:33)

2. Do not be anxious about tomorrow (6:34)

The Greatest Commands

Matthew 22:34-40

1. The heart of the matter (Matthew 22:34-36)

2. The greatest command (Matthew 22:37-38)

3. The second greatest command (Matthew 22:39-40)