Covenant
The Reign of God’s Word
| 1 Kings 12-16 |
Why do things (good and bad) happen? As God’s people are thrown into chaos as they are ruled by faithless and foolish kings, we see the God’s Word remains in control. Outline Foolish and Faithless Kings But God’s Word Reigns
Why do things (good and bad) happen? As God’s people are thrown into chaos as they are ruled by faithless and foolish kings, we see the God’s Word remains in control. Outline Foolish and Faithless Kings But God’s Word Reigns
Promised King
| Matthew 1:1-17 |
Is there a place for you in Jesus’ family? Matthew’s biography of Jesus begins with a summary of the back story. It shows Jesus is the ‘yes’ to God’s great promises to David and Abraham. He is God’s king for the whole world…and for us. Outline God keeps his promises (v1) Will God really keep promises? (vv2-16) Is there a place for me? (vv3, 5, 6) Promises kept in King Jesus (v17)
Is there a place for you in Jesus’ family? Matthew’s biography of Jesus begins with a summary of the back story. It shows Jesus is the ‘yes’ to God’s great promises to David and Abraham. He is God’s king for the whole world…and for us. Outline God keeps his promises (v1) Will God really keep promises? (vv2-16) Is there a place for me? (vv3, 5, 6) Promises kept in King Jesus (v17)
True Justice
| Malachi 2:17-3:5 |
When we make a mistake, we often try to cover it up, hoping no one notices. Our sin is always seen—we can’t hide it from the God of Justice. But there’s good news—in Jesus, God has come to purify and refine his people, so we can be acceptable to him. Outline Where is the God of justice? (2:17; 3:5) An unwanted messenger (3:1-4) When the Lord comes (Mark 11:15-17; 15:38; 1 Peter 2:4-5)
When we make a mistake, we often try to cover it up, hoping no one notices. Our sin is always seen—we can’t hide it from the God of Justice. But there’s good news—in Jesus, God has come to purify and refine his people, so we can be acceptable to him. Outline Where is the God of justice? (2:17; 3:5) An unwanted messenger (3:1-4) When the Lord comes (Mark 11:15-17; 15:38; 1 Peter 2:4-5)
True Faithfulness
| Malachi 2:10-16 |
Broken promises break relationships. In this message from Malachi 2 we hear that God takes faithfulness seriously because he is a faithful God. Outline Unfaithful People (v10) who marry unfaithfully (vv11-12) who are unfaithful in marriage (vv13-16) Our Faithful God (Ephesians 5:31-33)
Broken promises break relationships. In this message from Malachi 2 we hear that God takes faithfulness seriously because he is a faithful God. Outline Unfaithful People (v10) who marry unfaithfully (vv11-12) who are unfaithful in marriage (vv13-16) Our Faithful God (Ephesians 5:31-33)
Promise Keeper
| Galatians 3:15-29 |
The good news of Jesus calls us to trust in him, but can God be trusted? In this message we see how God’s promises never change and answers why God gave a law through Moses after making his covenant with Abraham. Outline God keeps his promises (3:15-18) Why the Law? (3:19-25) All one in Christ (3:26-29) Trusting in God’s Promises
The good news of Jesus calls us to trust in him, but can God be trusted? In this message we see how God’s promises never change and answers why God gave a law through Moses after making his covenant with Abraham. Outline God keeps his promises (3:15-18) Why the Law? (3:19-25) All one in Christ (3:26-29) Trusting in God’s Promises
Body and Blood
| Mark 14:1-25 |
Christians throughout history and around the world celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Where does this come from? In this message, we go back to the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and see two meals that explain the cross and resurrection. Outline Preparing the Body (vv1-11) Body and Blood (vv12-25) Receiving Christ
Christians throughout history and around the world celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Where does this come from? In this message, we go back to the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and see two meals that explain the cross and resurrection. Outline Preparing the Body (vv1-11) Body and Blood (vv12-25) Receiving Christ
A Forever King
| 2 Samuel 7 |
Do you want to build something which lasts? David desires to build a house for God and secure his peace and blessing, but God reminds him that he is the one who builds things that last. God promises David’s son will build his house and God himself will make a kingdom that will last forever. Outline David has plans (vv1-2) But so does God (v4) … because God hasn’t asked (vv5-7, 1 Kings 5:3) … because God will build (vv8-17) David’s humble praise (vv18-29) Where is this forever king? What are you building?
Do you want to build something which lasts? David desires to build a house for God and secure his peace and blessing, but God reminds him that he is the one who builds things that last. God promises David’s son will build his house and God himself will make a kingdom that will last forever. Outline David has plans (vv1-2) But so does God (v4) … because God hasn’t asked (vv5-7, 1 Kings 5:3) … because God will build (vv8-17) David’s humble praise (vv18-29) Where is this forever king? What are you building?
Law and Grace
Law Grace Law, Grace, and Covenant Saving Faith
Law Grace Law, Grace, and Covenant Saving Faith
The Eternal Covenant and Sanctification
| Romans 5:12-21 |
The Eternal Covenant Hebrews 13:20-21 Hebrews 8:6-13 John 6:37 What is a Covenant? Covenant Representatives Romans 5:12-21 What is Sanctification? The cure for lawlessness (2 Corinthians 5:17) Sanctification (Philippians 2:12-13; Romans 13:8-10; Romans 5:5) Summary Holiness or Sanctification makes what God did in Justification real in the heart of the believer.
The Eternal Covenant Hebrews 13:20-21 Hebrews 8:6-13 John 6:37 What is a Covenant? Covenant Representatives Romans 5:12-21 What is Sanctification? The cure for lawlessness (2 Corinthians 5:17) Sanctification (Philippians 2:12-13; Romans 13:8-10; Romans 5:5) Summary Holiness or Sanctification makes what God did in Justification real in the heart of the believer.
