Lesson 16_Believers view the world through the lens of hope

Lesson 20_Jesus is our forerunner of hope

AIM: Jesus is our forerunner of hope. 1. Risen (Luke 24.1-48): Jesus’s resurrection secured our future with God. 1. What leads you to hope? Is it great circumstances, good deeds, kids who turned out to be great adults, professional accomplishments, the ability to pull off a perfectly enviable Christmas card?  2. What leads you to believe that your future is secure? Know that Jesus is your forerunner of hope, most especially in hopeless circumstances. 2. Reigning (Luke 24.49-53): Jesus’s ascension unleashed the promised Holy Spirit. 1. For what are you worshiping Your King?  2. Where is He reigning in your life? Are you fully submitted to His reign over your sin? 3. Returning (Zechariah 14.1-21): Jesus’s feet will touch this earth again!   1. When your story ends on earth, does it continue into eternity with Jesus as your Savior? 2. What will happen to you when the story of this world ends when Jesus’s feet once again touch this earth?

Lesson 19_The Cross magnifies the sovereignty of God

Lecture Outline: Aim: The Cross magnifies the sovereignty of God. I. “Crucify!” (Luke 23.1-25) T1: God’s sovereignty is magnified as His plan of redemption was executed through the actions of evil men. > a. How does God’s sovereign control over everything that has ever happened comfort you in your present circumstances? > > b. What is your reaction to the fact that Jesus’ suffering was sovereignly ordained by God? II. Calvary (Luke 23.26-43) T2: God’s sovereignty is magnified in Christ’s suffering to purchase our eternal Sabbath rest. > a. Which detail about Christ’s suffering on the Cross impacts you most? > > b. How might His suffering draw you closer to Him in repentance, prayer, and worship? > > c. What will you do differently to become a Cross dwelling Christ-follower? III. Completion (Luke 23.44-56) T3: God’s sovereignty is magnified as believers live with the glory of the Cross in view. > a. How does God’s sovereignty in the death of His Son change how you think about His judgment of your sin? > > b. How might it move you to live with the glory of the Cross in view? Will you begin today to live as a Cross Dweller? > > Bonus Blessings:Crucify Him, Shane & Shane [https://youtu.be/KkBtEq6SeYs?si=YjcDMLMX-SwtqKzk]; Near the Cross, Reawaken Hymns [https://youtu.be/18YGgCLrlpI?si=Na405_dTH85q2h2z]; God So Loved, We the Kingdom [https://youtu.be/9fTmEuBGE9s?si=MtEx8-Os-A18MzN-]

Lesson 18_Christ endured immense suffering for us

Lecture Outline: Aim: Christ endured immense suffering for us. I. The Body & The Blood (Luke 22.1-20) T1: Christ’s immense suffering for us inspires a deeper covenant relationship with God. > a. How meaningful is your covenant relationship with God? > b. In what ways does it change how you live? II. The Bickering & The Betrayals (Luke 22.21-62) T2: Christ’s immense suffering for us inspires our radical discipleship. > a. How radical are you as a disciple of Jesus Christ? > > b. How passionately do you pursue personal holiness? How often do you stand on holy ground? > > c. What evidence do you see in your life that you have whole-heartedly surrendered to God’s will? III. The Beatings & The Blasphemy (Luke 22.63-71) T3: Christ’s immense suffering for us inspires face-planting worship. > a. What inspires your worship of Jesus Christ? > > b. How genuine is your worship? > > c. Is it a face-planting worship worthy of the King of kings who died in your place? Or are you just going through the motions? > > Bonus Blessings:This is Holy Ground, Elias Dummer & Olivia Turco [https://youtu.be/HXq_P-jRd9I?si=cV1dgK9u-EC26tmI]; He Loved My Heart to Death, Shane & Shane [https://youtu.be/Rem2Sa-xN8Q?si=RTkXNFddlUpgnk_1]

Lesson 17_Only God can purify sin-stained people

Lecture Outline: Aim: Only God can purify sin-stained people. I. Purifying Blood (Zechariah 13.1-6) T1: Christ’s atoning blood purifies sinners to rightly worship God and apply His Word. > a. How does your life prove you have not only been saved but are also being sanctified by Christ’s blood? > > b. What are the names of the idols that are still on your lips and in your life? > > c. How is the Holy Spirit equipping you to recognize and refute false teaching? II. Purifying Blaze (Zechariah 13.7-9) T2: Christ’s atoning blood purchased, purifies, and preserves His Church. > a. Which gospel truth do you need to preach to yourself today?   > > b. How do you see God’s purifying blaze at work in the Church? > > c. How might the truth that God preserves His Church prepare, comfort, and/or sustain you amid fiery trials and persecution? > > Bonus Blessings: Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed, Sovereign Grace Music [https://youtu.be/KA4fZn6Kxy4?si=0HMu0m-XrdCilGWaA]; There Is A Fountain (Full of Love), Shane & Shane [https://youtu.be/rSQaWTu1oGk?si=lqLythLaMJnKTe2B]; Behold Him, The Worship Initiative [https://youtu.be/QNsA44-RynU?si=Z2K64OejvmMAVlw1]

Lesson 16_Believers view the world through the lens of hope

Lecture Outline: Aim: Believers view the world through the lens of hope. I. The Horrors (Luke 21.5-24) T1: The lens of hope helps believers remain focused on God amid the horrors of His just judgment. > a.   How do you respond to the horrors you see in this world? > b.   What fears do the signs that precede the end of the world stoke in you? > > c.   How could you find comfort and peace through the lens of hope? II. The Hope (Luke 21.25-38) T2: The lens of hope helps believers remain watchful, prayerful, and busy sharing the gospel! > a.   Which cares of this life are keeping you distracted from the hope that is yours in Christ? > > b.   What will you do differently to keep viewing this world through the lens of hope? Bonus Blessing:Living Hope, Phil Wickham [https://youtu.be/CuasJYdwwUc?si=lp6vFcvcKW04JIeg]; I Set My Hope, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa [https://youtu.be/YqdgwkmbsB4?si=qGpqi1kvxqJoQglm]