Series: The Gospel According to Mark
Text: Mark 1:9-15

One: Jesus Fulfilled all Righteousness

• The compassion of Chris
• The Spirit empowered Jesus' human nature
• The Father declared the sonship of Jesus
• Revealed the Trinity - the Word of creation

Two: Jesus Defeated Satan

• The temptation of Christ
• The First Adam brought death
• The Last Adam gave life

Three: Jesus Offered Reconciliation

• The message of Christ
• The Gospel belongs to God
• The Kingdom is _

Four: God is the Gospel

For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:21

Series: Summer Study of Songs
Text: Psalm 48

The Geography of Zion & The Kingdom of God
How do we link the two?

One: A great King

Two: A chosen people

Three: A formidable strength

Four: A responsive worship

Five: A confident faith

Six: A personal Shepherd

Text: Psalm 92

One: It is good to worship the Lord...

• Grateful worship
• Musical worship
• Public worship

Two: ...who is the God of every perfection...

Three: ...and whose nature is expressed in his works...

• He judges the wicked
• He rewards the righteous

Four: ...so that we will be glad.

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It is good to give thanks to the Lord ~Psalm 92:1

Series: Summer Study of Songs
Text: Psalm 32
Theme: Understanding confession of sin

7 Reasons to Confess Your Sin

One: Confession leads to the joy of forgiveness.

Two: Confession ends the heaviness of guilt.

Three: Confession demands agreement with God.

Four: Confession secures us in the mercy of God.

Five: Confession embraces instruction in righteousness.

Six: Confession believes the truth about God.

Seven: Confession leads to the joy of forgiveness.

Blessed is the one whose transgression is covered... ~ Psalm 32:1

Series: Summer Study of Songs
Text: Psalm 61
Theme: From weakness to worship: moving toward security.

How do we understand a "rock that is higher than I" am?

One: A longing created by my weakness.

Two: A faith strengthened by biblical illustrations.

Three: A need met by God's [faithfulness|promises].

Four: A prayer answered in the Messiah.

Five: A worship motivated by God's name.

So will I ever sing praises to your name... ~ Psalm 61:8

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:12-14
Theme: Know what grace is, and stand firm in it.

One: This is true grace. The story includes:

• The mercy of God
• A sufficient Savior
• The new birth
• A sure inheritance
• The testing of your faith
• A call to holiness
• A testimony of faith
• Times of suffering
• The hope of glory

Two: Stand firm in it. With the grace of...

• Faithful brothers
• Divine revelation
• God's love
• Obvious hostility
• Abiding peace

...this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. ~ 1 Peter 5:12

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11
Theme: Pilgrims must be ready to resist the enemy.

One: Be aware of your enemy.

• He is deceitful and dangerous.

Two: Be anchored in your faith.

• My trust in God's truth.

Three: Be encouraged by God's people.

• I am part of God's advancing Kingdom.

Four: Be certain of God's promises.

• Be certain of God's time, grace, calling, and purpose.

Five: Be mindful of God's power.

• God is able to control all things.

Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion... ~ 1 Peter 5:8

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Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:5-7
Theme: As a follower of Christ, you should live in evident humility.

5 Questions to Evaluate My Humility

One: Do I struggle with submission?

• Solution: Submit to God-given authority.

Two: Do I overlook others needs?

• Solution: Look for opportunities to serve.

Three: Do I forget about daily grace?

• Solution: Recognize your need for grace.

Four: Do I have a small view of God?

• Solution: Rediscover the sovereignty of God.

Five: Do I hold on to worry?

• Solution: Trust God with your problems.

Humble yourselves...casting all your anxieties on him... ~ 1 Peter 5:6-7

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4
Theme: Shepherds must humbly care for harassed sheep.

One: Be willing to learn.

• About unity
• About identity
• About worship

Two: "You are a shepherd!"

• Shepherds lead, feed, and protect.
• Shepherds oversee.

Three: Avoid small, selfish thinking.

• It's not just a job; it's a desire.
• It's not for what you can get, but what you can give.
• It's not about being elite, but being an example.

Four: Be confident of glory.

shepherd the flock of God... ~ 1 Peter 5:2

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Theme: As a pilgrim, you must face hostility with confidence in God's will.

One: Don't be surprised by hostility.

• It is not unusual.
• It will test your faith.

Two: Find the joy in hostility.

• Suffering leads to glory.
• You have the power and presence of God's Spirit.

Three: Identify the cause of hostility.

• The cause must not be your sin.
• The cause should be your identity with Christ.

Four: Speak for Christ in hostility.

• Do not be ashamed of Christ.
• Give the right opinion of Christ.

Five: Trust God's purpose for hostility.

• Rest in God's character.
• Do what is right.

entrust your souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. ~ 1 Peter 4:19

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Theme: As pilgrims, we are all in this together.

How do I contribute to the pilgrim community?

One: Focus in prayer.

Two: Love through forgiveness.

Three: Share with joy.

Four: Serve as stewards.

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Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Theme: Don't give in to the pressures of worldliness.

One: It may seem like a war...because it is!

Two: A renewed mind is an essential weapon.

Three: Sin no longer has power over you.

Four: Desire for God will drown out sinful desires.

Five: Those who think holiness is a joke will stand before the judge who does not.

Six: The gospel has power to transform sinners.

...live for the rest of your time...for the will of God. ~ 1 Peter 4:2

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Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Theme: Though you may suffer for doing good, Christ will lead you safely home.

3 Reflections to Understand the Theme:

One: The purpose of Christ

• To bring us to God
• By his...
  • Substitutionary life
  • Substitutionary death
  • Substitutionary resurrection

Two: The Illustration of Noah

• Righteous minority
• Hostile surroundings
• Gospel hope
• Sure salvation

Three: The _ of Baptism

• 3 phrases emphasize faith:
  • "Corresponds to"
  • "not as"
  • "but as"
• Baptism proclaims our union with Christ

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Theme: Opposition to your pilgrim faith cannot, and therefore must not, diminish your pilgrim faith.

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7 Implications of Christ's Victory for Our Times of Oppression

One: You are zealous for good.

Two: You are blessed by God.

Three: You choose allegiance to Christ.

Four: You are known for hope.

Five: You have a clear conscience.

Six: Your righteousness will be vindicated.

Seven: You trust in God's providence.

In your hearts, honor Christ the Lord as holy. ~ 1 Peter 3:15

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