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"Words from a Father's Heart" 2 Timothy 1:1-7

A. The introduction (1-2) B. A call to remembrance and assurance (3-5) C. A call to remember the gift of the Spirit (6-7)

Ruth 4 "Beauty from Ashes"

A. The process of redemption (1-10) B. The blessings in redemption (11-12) C. The hope through redemption (13-22)

Ruth 3 "Beauty from Ashes"

A. A Near-East ritual of redemption (1-6) B. Spreading the corner of the garment (7-13) C. The return of hope (14-18)

Psalm 121 "A Prayer of Trust in the Valley"

A. The view from the valley (1-2) B. When the way seems uncertain (3-5) C. The Lord's eternal protection (6-8) 

Ruth 1 "Beauty from Ashes"

A. Naomi's catastrophic loss (1-5) - unmet expectations  B. Ruth's confession and conversion (6-18) - faith in the midst of tragedy  C. Naomi's bitter outlook (19-22) - failure and shame

Revelation 21:4-5 "Grieving the Past, Hopeful About the Future"

1. Context 21:1-3 2. Grieving the past (21:4) 3. Hopeful about the future (21:5)

Romans 3:21-21 "Faith alone, Christ alone, Glory of God alone"

A. Through faith alone B. In Christ alone  C. To the glory of God alone 

Romans 3:21-31 "Faith alone, Christ alone, Glory of God alone"

A. Through faith alone B. In Christ alone  C. To the glory of God alone 

Romans 3:9-24 "By Grace Alone"

A. There is no one good (9-18) B. No one is justified by the Law (19-20) C. Believers are justified freely by His grace (21-24)

Romans 2:17-29 "The Jew, the Law, and Circumcision"

A. The Jews' false security in the Law (17-24) B. The mark of the true covenant (25-29)

Romans 2:1-16 "God’s Just Judgement"

A. Self-delusion of condemnation (1-4) B. God’s just judgement (5-11) C. God’s will judge all alike on the last day (12-16)

Romans 1:18-32 "God's Righteous Wrath"

A. God's righteous fury (18-20) B. God replaced by images (21-23) C. God gave them over (24-32)

Romans 1:8-17 "The Just Shall Live by Faith"

A. The reputation of their faith (8-10) B. Mutual encouragement in the faith (11-15) C. The just shall live by faith (16-17l

Romans 1:1-7 "An Introduction to Romans"

A. The man (1) B. The message (2-4) C. The meaning (5-7) *Quotation on Augustine of Hippo and Martin Luther taken from "The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An introduction to the New Testament" by Andreas Köstenberger, L. Scott Kellum, and Charles L. Quarles, 2009, pp. 589-590

2 Peter 3:10-18 "Peter’s final message"

A. The coming fierce judgement B. The call to faithful living C. The concluding final exhortation

2 Peter 3:1-9 "Reminding of what we already know"

A. Remember what is written  B. Recognize the scoffer's scoffing  C. Rest assured in God’s faithfulness 

2 Peter 2:17-22 "Entangled and Overcome"

Beware the false teachers and their: A. Deceptive appearances (17) B. Deceitful words (18-19) C. Destructive ends (20-22)

2 Peter 2:10-16 "Characteristics of Those Who Fall Away"

A. Disdainful in their minds (10-11) B. Depraved in their lifestyle (12-14) C. Defiled in their teaching (15-16)

2 Peter 2:1-9 "Delivering the righteous, destroying the wicked"

A. The promised deception by false teachers       1. False prophets/ false teachers       2. Methods       3. Depraved conduct  B. The promised destruction of the wicked       1. Condemnation/ destruction       2. Examples  C. The promised deliverance of the righteous      1. Noah      2. Lot      3. Rescue the godly 

2 Peter 1:19-21 "The Certainty of the Gospel, Part 2: the Scriptures"

1. Divine reliability of the Scriptures (19)      A. More certain       B. Prophetic message  2. Divine mandate of the Scriptures (19)      A. Study and believe       B. Dark place       C. Day dawns      D. Morning star 3. Divine origin of the Scriptures (20-21)      A. Not by human interpretation       B. Not originating in the human will      C. Spoke from God 4. Divine authority of the Scriptures (21)

2 Peter 1:12-18 "The Certainty of the Gospel, Part 1: Eyewitnesses"

A. Continuously reminding of the truth (12)      1. What we know      2. Secure in what we possess B. Conscious of the brevity of life (13-15)      1. The tent of this body      2. Soon put it aside      3. Remember these things after my departure C. Certainty of the gospel of Christ (16-18)      1. Cleverly devised fables      2. Coming and power of Christ      3. Eyewitnesses to His majesty

2 Peter 1:5-11 "Demonstrating growth in the Christian faith"

Purpose of spiritual growth (5a) - “For this very reason…” Through God’s great and precious promises we: Participate in the divine nature, and; Escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desired  We should work hard with urgency and diligence to live life in a way that pleases God in participation with Him. How is that? Practice of spiritual growth (5b-7) - Better translated “With and by your faith supply goodness…” Characteristics Faith - the faith referenced in v1 Virtue (g...

2 Peter 1:1-4 "Introduction and a reminder"

Equally privileged faith - there are not levels or divisions of faith, but a common faith of all believers, whether apostles or children, all who call upon Jesus come on equal terms. Through the righteousness of God and Savior Jesus Christ - not due to anything we have done but through God’s righteousness, i.e., His moral perfection and sinlessness. (testimony to the deity of Christ). Received from God - this was a gift. Knowledge of God - cf Matthew 11:27 All things have been committed ...

Luke 24:13-53 "Three Appearances of the Resurrected Christ"

The road to Emmaus (13-35) The two disciples are going home after the Passover Jesus appears to them on the road He opens the Scriptures (25-27) He rebukes their unbelief He points them to the Scriptures He explains what was written was about Him -  Augustine wrote, The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed CF John 5:39 - “You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the ve...

Luke 23:44-24:12 "The torn veil, the borrowed tomb, and the empty grave"

A. The torn veil (23:44-49) B. The borrowed tomb (23:50-56) C. The empty tomb (24:1-12)

Luke 23:26-49 "Three statements at the cross"

A. A statement of forgiveness  B. A statement of assurance  C. A statement of completion 

Luke 22:66-23:25 "Fanatics, an atheist, an agnostic, & Jesus"

A. Deluded religious fanatics (22:66-71) B. The proud atheist  (23:1-12) C. The fearful agnostic (23:13-25)

Luke 22:47-65 "An Act of Betrayal"

A. Betrayed with a kiss B. Denied with a curse C. Blasphemed with contempt

Luke 22:24-36 "Prelude to the Cross"

A. Lesson in greatness (24-30) B. The coming activity (31-38) C. The trial in the garden (39-46)

Luke 22:1-23 "The Last Passover Meal in History"

A. Judas' Betrayal (1-6)      1. The influencing of Judas      2. The price of betrayal B. Preparations for the Supper (7-18)      1. Exact details      2. The promise of the kingdom C. The Bread and the Cup (19-23)      1. The bread      2. The cup

Luke 21:1-38 "The End Times...for Jerusalem"

A. The widow's offering (1-4) B. Sign of the times (5-28) C. The lesson of the fig tree (29-38)

Luke 20:20-47 "Correcting Materialist Thinking"

A. The imago deity B. The eternal nature of God/ immortality of the soul C. The supremacy of Christ 

Luke 20:1-19 "False servants exposed"

A. (1-8) B. (9-16) C. (17-19)

Luke 19:28-48 "The Arrival of the King"

A. The praise of the people  B. The prophecy of Jesus  C. The purging of the Temple 

Ephesians 5:1-20

Luke 19:1-27 "The Lost and the Coming Kingdom"

A. The unexpected salvation (1-10) B. The unexpected coming of the kingdom (11-27) C. The application 

The Lost and the Coming Kingdom

A. The unexpected salvation (1-10) B. The unexpected coming of the kingdom (11-27) C. The application 

Luke 18:31-43 "The Blind and the Seeing"

A. The disciples who were blind  B. The blind man who could see  C. The application of the lesson 

Luke 18:15-30 "Who Then can be Saved?"

A. The unlikely recipients B. The surprising rejection C. The truth of the matter

Luke 18:1-15 "A Look at Three Prayers"

A. The persistent widow  B. The self-righteous pharisee  C. The humble tax collector

Ephesians 3:1-13

Luke 17:20-37 "The Last Days"

Luke 17:20-37 A. The pharisees' question  B. When is the kingdom coming  C. Where will the kingdom 

Luke 17:1-19 "Three Actions of Faith"

A. Faith in forgiveness B. Faith in humility C. Faith in thanksgiving

Luke 16:1-31

A. A warning about the heart (1-15)      1. Parable      2. Lesson on faithfulness      3. The pharisees response B. A warning about the word (16-18)      1. The kingdom      2. Marriage C. A warning about their faith (19-31)      1. Two lives on earth      2. Two lives in eternity      3. Ignoring God's word

Easter Sunday 2020

1. John 20:1-10 2. Romans 5:8-11 3. Hebrews 10:11-14

Revelation 3:17-22 "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 7"

A. Exalted Christ (14)      1. The Amen      2. Faithful and True witness      3. Ruler of God's creation B. Exhorted Church (15-18)      1. Lukewarm      2. Self-deluded      3. Seek true and heavenly wealth C. Encouraged Conquerors/Christians (19-22)      1. Discipline and repent      2. Jesus at the door      3. Victorious, sit on the throne

Revelation 3:7-13 "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 6"

A. The Sovereign Christ (7)      1. Holy and True      2. Key of David      3. Open door B. The Steadfast Church (8-10)      1. Maintained devotion      2. Resisted opposition      3. Assured protection C. The Secure Completion (11-13)      1. Persevere faithfully      2. Planned foundation      3. Promised fellowship

Revelation 3:1-6 "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 5"

A. The authority of Christ (1a)      1. The seven spirits       2. The seven stars  B. The vitality of the church (1b-3)      1. Spiritually dead      2. Wake up and repent       3. Consequences  C. The purity of the believer (4-6)      1. Some had not defiled their clothes       2. Names stay on the rolls      3. Acknowledged by Jesus 

Revelation 2:18-29 "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 4"

A. Reflection of His splendor (18-19)      1. Sovereign, conquering King      2. Faithful, commended servants B. Reaction to their surrender (20-25)      1. Tolerated a false prophetess      2. Rejected Satan's deep secrets      3. Place no other burden C. Redemption for the steadfast (26-29)      1. Authority to rule      2. Gift of the Morning Star

Revelation 2:12-17 "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 3"

A. They stood firmly against outward opposition (12-13)      1. Reminder of the power of Christ's word      2. Recognize the prince of this world      3. Remaining His people and His witnesses B. They surrendered feebly to inward deception (14-16)      1. They tolerated the false prophets      2. They transgressed in immoral practices      3. Christ will triumph through divine power C. They can succeed fully in heavenly commendation (17)      1. Victory means we have been forgiven      2. ...