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
The Gracious God Who Blesses (2 Samuel 6:10-23)
3 Important Lessons about God’s Grace God’s Grace is Surprising God’s Grace Gives Blessing God’s Grace Requires Praise
The Holy God Who Judges (2 Samuel 6:1-9)
3 Humbling Truths about God’s Holiness God’s Holiness Demands Reverence God’s Holiness Requires Punishment God’s Holiness Produces Fear
Following Jesus: A Better Way than Following Yourself (Matt 11.28-30)
If you’d like a more theological treatment of the topic, Pastor Eric did a training for the staff and made the training available as a PDF.
Humility and Anxiety (1 Peter 5:5-7)
Key idea: Be humble and give your anxieties to God. Be Humble Why Be Humble How to Be Humble
