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)

Go Make Disciples

Matthew 28:18-20

1. Recognize authority (Matthew 28:18)

2. Live the command: make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)

3. Trust His presence (Matthew 28:20)

The Resurrection

Matthew 22:23-33

1. The Sadducees asked Jesus a question. (Matthew 22:23-28)

2. There will be a resurrection of the Dead. (Matthew 22:28-33)

Love

Matthew 1:18-25

1. Historical significance (Matthew 1:18-19)

2. Divine Instruction (Matthew 1:20-23)

3. Respond to God's Love (Matthew 1:24-25)

“God” and “Sin”

Matthew 3:13-17; Romans 1:18-2:8

1. GOD is one God eternally existing in three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit); He is creator, present, powerful, and knowing (Matthew 3:13-17)

2. We all SIN against God, resulting in wrath from God upon all people (Romans 1:18-2:8)

The Resurrection

Matthew 28:1-20

1. The Resurrection is unexpected (Matthew 28:1-7)

2. The Resurrection clarifies worship (Matthew 28:8-10)

3. The Resurrection is rejected (Matthew 28:11-15)

4. The Resurrection gives hope (Matthew 28:16-20)

He > Me

Matthew 21:1-17

1. Following Jesus means His name first (Matthew 21:1-7)

2. Jesus fulfills Scripture (Matthew 21:4-5)

3. Jesus restores (Matthew 21:12-17)

Joseph

Matthew 1:18-25

1. Belief loves others (Matthew 1:18-19)

2. Belief is trust (Matthew 1:20-25)

PRAY: Strategically

Matthew 28:18-20

1. Jesus’ authority assures our praying (Matthew 28:18)

2. Pray to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20)

3. Pray God’s presence (Matthew 28:20)

PRAY: A is for Ask

Matthew 7:7-11; Colossians 1:9-12

1. Ask God (Matthew 7:7-11)

2. How and for what should we ask? (Colossians 1:9-12)

God Is With Us

Matthew 1:18-25 (Micah 5)

1. Jesus was born to a virgin mother and God is His father. (Matthew 1:18)

2. God will lead us, even in moments of desperation (Matthew 1:19-21)

3. God speaks to us through His word (Matthew 1:22-23)

4. To be with God we must obey God (Matthew 1:24-25)

Solid Foundation

Matthew 7:12-29

Build on the solid foundation:

1. Walk the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14)

2. Work with and follow those who bear good fruit (Matthew 7:15-20)

3. Do the will of God (Matthew 7:21-23)

4. Do what Jesus teaches (Matthew 7:24-27)

Doing what Jesus teaches is doing the will of God: He is God in human body (Matthew 7:28-29)

Eyes on Jesus

Matthew 7:1-11

1. Build Up, don’t be Judgmental (Matthew 7:1-6)

2. Ask (Matthew 7:7-12)

Radical Treasure

Matthew 6:19-34

1. You treasure something. What is it? (Matthew 6:19-24)

2. Don't be Anxious (Matthew 6:25-34)

3. Jesus’ Kingdom and His Righteousness First (6:33)

The Spiritual Life

Matthew 6:5-18

1. Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15)

2. Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)

3. Prayers of the Bible

• Adam (Genesis 1:16-17, 3:8-11)

• Moses (Exodus 14:27-15:18; 17:1c-4)

• Hannah (1 Samuel 1:9-11; 1 Samuel 2:1-10)

• David (2 Samuel 2:1, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, 2 Samuel 11:2-4, Psalm 51)

• Nehemiah 1:4-11

• Job 42:1-6

• Isaiah 6:1-8

• Anna (Luke 2:36-38)

• Jesus ( Luke 3:21-22; Luke 9:18, 28; Luke 11:1-13; Luke 22:39-44; Luke 23:32-34, 46)

• The early church (Acts 1:14; Acts 2:42; Acts 4:23-31)

• Paul (Romans 1:8-10, Romans 11:33-36; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Ephesians 1:16-23; Ephesians 6:18-20; Philippians 1:3-5)

• John (Revelation 22:20-21)

Love

Matthew 5:38-6:4

1. Let go of revenge (Matthew 5:38-42)

2. Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)

3. Love sincerely (Matthew 6:1-4)
   
   

Radical Sex & Marriage

Matthew 5:27-36

1. Your Gaze Matters (Matthew 5:27-30)

2. Your Marriage Matters (Matthew 5:31-32)

3. Your Words Matter (Matthew 5:33-36)

Dealing with Anger

Matthew 5:21-26

1. The Law (Matthew 5:21)

2. But I say to you (Matthew 5:22)

3. I desire mercy, not sacrifice (Matthew 5:23-26)