God’s Garden (John 15:1-8)
Key Idea: We grow in our faith and abound with fruit when we abide with Jesus through the Word and prayer. The Participants (v.1) The Process (vv.2-6) Cutting Pruning Abiding The Purpose (vv.7-8)
Surprise, Surprise (Romans 9:24-33)
Key Idea: The doctrine of election also reveals to us the richness of God’s salvation in surprising ways. Surprise #1: Salvation is Broadened to the Nations (vv. 24-26) Surprise #2: Salvation is Bestowed Still to the Remnant (vv.27-29) Surprise #3: Salvation is Built on a Stone (vv.30-33)
God is God (Romans 9:14-23)
Key Idea: The doctrine of election is intended to teach us about God’s character and deity so we may worship Him. God’s character displayed (vv.14-18) God’s categorical distinction (vv.19-23)
Kingdom Purity (Haggai 2:10-19)
The Problem of the Impure (vv. 10-14) The Pruning of the Impure (vv. 15-17) The Provision for the Pure (vv. 18-19)
Kingdom Perspective (Haggai 2:1-9)
Note: Recording cut off early at 37:16 Glance at the Past (vv. 1-3) Engage the Present (vv. 4-5) Consider the Future (vv. 6-9)
Kingdom Priorities (Haggai 1:1-15)
Setting (v. 1) God’s Rebuke (vv. 2-6, 9-11) People’s Response (vv. 7-8, 12-15)
Assurance! (Romans 8:31-39)
Key Idea: Our assurance as Christians is anchored to God who is for us, justifies us, and loves us in Jesus Christ. Answering, “God is Against Us” (vv.31-32) Answering, “God Accuses Us” (vv.33-34) Answering, “God Abhors Us” (vv.35-39)
Groaning for Glory (Romans 8:18-27)
Key Idea: We’re able to suffer and endure well now because our sights are on the glory to come. The Groan of Creation (vv.19-22) The Groan of Christians (vv.23-25) The Groan of the Holy Spirit (vv.26-27)
Led by the Spirit (Romans 8:12-17)
Key Idea: The Spirit leads us to put sin to death in order that we might delight in God. Freed to Fight Sin (vv.12-13) Adopted with Affection (vv.14-17)
A Plan Forward (Colossians 1:24-29)
Key Idea: God desires ministry to display the glory of His Son in the church through four essentials. The Christian’s Sacrifice (v.24) The Christian’s Stewardship (vv.25-26) The Christian’s Splendor (v.27) The Christian’s Service (vv.28-29)
