Session 1 – A Ministry of Hope (Matthew 3:13-17)
Session 1 – Small Group Study Guide A Ministry of Hope | Matthew 3:13-17 Download: PDF | Word Doc View Resource
A Ministry of Hope (Matthew 3:13-17)
Key idea: God offers hope for what we must do and what we fail to do.
Prepare the Way for the King (Matthew 3:1-12)
Key Idea: True change begins with turning from sin (repentance) and trusting in Christ’s power (faith).
Christ Our King: For King and Kingdom (Matthew 2:13-23)
Key idea: Christ is the greater King Three reasons Christ is the greater King:
The Promised King and Joyful Hearts (Matthew 2:1-12)
Key idea: Joy comes in pursuing the Promised King Why the Promised King is the greatest King:
God With Us: He Saves and Stays
Matthew 1:18-25 Key idea: Believing God is for us and with us transforms our lives and encourages us to follow Him faithfully. 1. The Problem We Face (vv.18-19) 2. The Promise God Fulfills (vv.20-23) a. God is for us: He saves b. God is with us: He stays 3. […]
God with Us: Hope
Matthew 1:1-17 Key Idea: Christmas is the promise of hope
The Great Commission for Ordinary Saints (Matthew 28:16-20)
Foundations: Praxis (Matthew 7:13-14)
Key idea: Following Jesus means putting faith into practice Three Truths of Putting Faith into Practice
Treasuring Christ and Our Stewardship (Matthew 25:14-30)
Key Idea: When our true treasure is Christ, we see our life is about stewardship, not ownership.