All Things Good (Genesis 1:2-2:3)
I. God Gave Creation Form (1:2-13) II. God Filled Creation with Life (1:14-2:2) III. God Rested from Creation (2:3) IV. All Things Good?
Jesus is Crucified (Mark 15:21-39)
What Man Does What God Does How Faith Responds
Christ Suffered For Us (Mark 15:1-20)
Key Idea: Jesus, the King over all, was condemned in our place for our sins. I. The King of the Jews, Silent as a Lamb (15:1-6) II. The King of the Jews, Substitute for Sinners (15:7-20) Romans 5:8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for […]
Determined to Die (Mark 14:12-31)
I. Jesus Was Determined to Die He Prepared the Last Passover He Prophesied His Betrayal He Inaugurated the New Covenant He Foretold His Abandonment
The Rewards of Wisdom’s Way (Proverbs 3:1-8)
Key idea: The way of wisdom is full of the greatest rewards. Obeying Parents Leads to Long Life Faithfulness Leads to Favor Trusting God Leads to Straight Paths Humility Leads to Healing
God is Bigger and Better (Isa 46:1-13)
Three Impossible Tests (Mark 12:13-34)
Jesus’ enemies asked Him three ‘impossible’ questions intended to expose His faults and deficiencies. Should we pay taxes to Caesar? (Mark 12:13-17) How does marriage and remarriage work in the resurrection? (Mark 12:18-27) Of the 613 commandments in the OT, which is the greatest? (Mark 12:28-34) But Jesus answers them flawlessly, and then turns the questions to us: Do […]
The Authority of the True King (Mark 11:27-12:12)
Key Idea: Jesus is King, not You The Confrontation (11:27-28) The Counter (11:29-30) The Cowardice (11:31-33) The Condemnation (12:1-9) The Cornerstone (12:10-12)
Who Is This King of Glory? (Mark 11:1-11)
Key Idea: Our expectations of God must be built upon what God has said. I. The King Comes to Jerusalem? II. The King Leaves Jerusalem?!
The Fear of the Lord (Mark 4:35-41)
Retreat Recap Fear the Lord Trust the Lord
