Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 4-23-5-2-Digging Deeper---Who is the Sermon on the Mount for- What is its purpose---What in Matthew's account shows that this was one historical event -rather than a compilation of Jesus's teachings----As believers, what is our relationship to the world- To what kingdom do we belong---Other Passages to Consider- Isa 61-1-2- Matt 12-28- Mark 10-23-30- Luke 4-18-19- John 3-3-15- Col 1-13-14- 1 Pet 2-9-12

Trust in the LORD - Proverbs 3-5-6-Sermon Notes--How we are to trust God -Why we can trust God -Digging Deeper---What about God makes Him absolutely trustworthy---What happens when we don't trust God- What blessings come from trusting in the Lord---What does it look like in your life to trust God on a daily basis---In what situations do you find it difficult to trust God- Admit that to God and ask for grace to trust Him more.-Other passages to consider- -Job 42-2- Ps 115-3- 147-5- Prov 21-1- Jer 17-5-8- Rom 8-28-39- 11-33-34- Phil 1-6- 4-4-9- 1 Jn 4-9-10

Living as a Stranger on the Earth - Hebrews 11-8-10, 13-16-Sermon Notes--1- -2- -3- -Discussion Questions---How is God's call of Abraham a picture of God's sovereign grace---What is significant about Abraham, Isaac, - Jacob living in tents throughout their lives---In what ways do we tend to forget that we are strangers in this world---What can fuel our faith and longing to be with God---Other passages to consider- Gen 12-1-3- Josh 24-2- John 15-18-19- 17-15-18- Phil 3-20- 1 Pet 1-17-19- 2-11-12- Heb 12-28- 13-14- 1 Jn 2-15-17- Rev 21-1-7

What Faith Is and Does - Hebrews 11-1-3-Sermon Notes--Object of Faith --Description of Faith - v1-1a - Faith is the ---------------- of things hoped for.-1b - Faith ---------------------------------- of what God has promised.-2a - Faith is the ------- of things not seen.-2b - Faith --------------- that what God promises will happen.-Result of Faith - ------------------------- - v2-Outworking of Faith -Digging Deeper---Is biblical faith a blind faith- Explain your answer.--What is our faith based on- How then can our faith be strengthened---What is the connection between faith and what God has promised---How does faith enable us to follow Christ in obedience--Other Passages to Consider- -Gen 1-2- John 1-18- 14-1-3- Rom 1-16-20- 8-23-25- 2 Cor 5-1-7- Gal 2-20- Heb 1-1-3.

Persevere for the Prize - Hebrews 10-32-39-Sermon Notes--1- Remember your -------------------- - vv32-34-2- --------------to receive your ------------------- - vv35-39-Digging Deeper---How does Hebrews 11-1-12-2 relate to what is being taught her in 10-32-39---Share about times from your past when God gave you grace to endure difficulties. What did God teach you through these trials---How does thinking about our future inheritance help us persevere through trials---How can you cultivate more of a longing for your future inheritance--Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 9-1-10- Matt 10-22- Phil 1-6- Titus 2-11-13- Heb 12-1-4- 1 Pet 1-3-9- Rev 21-1-8

From Panic to Peace - Psalm 4-Sermon Notes--1- Truths in the Midst of Turmoil-a. -b. -c. -2- Focus in the Midst of Turmoil-3- Blessings in the Midst of Turmoil-Digging Deeper---How has David changed during the writing of this psalm- Why- Have his circumstances changed---What all should we do when we are anxious---Why can we have joy and peace in the midst of trouble---What can you do this week to pursue the presence of God--Other Passages to Consider- Num 6-22-26- Ps 16- 63-1-8- John 14-25-27- Rom 5-1-8- Gal 5-22-23- Eph 1-3-6- Phil 4-4-8

God's Faithful Care for His People - Psalm 23-Sermon Notes--1- ---------- - vv1-2a-2- ---------- - vv2-3a-3- ---------- - v3b-4-4- ---------- - vv5-6 -5- ---------- - v6-Digging Deeper---Why is sheep-shepherd a fitting metaphor for our relationship with God---What emotions is David expressing in this psalm- Why---How does Jesus fulfill this psalm- What claim is Jesus making by calling Himself the Good Shepherd in John 10---How does this psalm help you in your current relationship with God- -In what ways is God calling you to respond to this sermon--Other Passages to Consider- Gen 48-15-16- Deut 2-7- Ps 26-8- 37-25- Ps 77-20- Ps 84-1-4- Ps 95-1-7- Isa 53-7- Isa 61-1-3- Ezek 34-11-16- Luke 15-1-7- John 10-7-18- 1 Pet 2-24-25- 5-1-4

Staying Faithful to our God-Sermon Notes--1- Our Focus - ----------------- - vv1-2-2- Our Confidence - ----------------- - vv3-8-3- Our Charge - ----------------- - vv9-11-4- Our Assurance - ----------------- - vv12-16-5- Our Commitment - ----------------- - vv17-18-Digging Deeper---What attributes of God do you see in this psalm- Praise Him for that---How has God blessed us and remained faithful to us- How does He promise to bless us in the future---What does it look like to stay faithful to God- What are signs-indicators that a person's faithfulness is waning---How does this psalm help you trust in the LORD---In what areas are you especially needing to trust God now- Take some time to express your trust in God and to ask for grace to trust Him more.-Other Passages to Consider- -Psalm 33-12-22- Isaiah 43-1-7- 44-9-20- 46-9-10- Hab 3-17-19- Eph 1-3-11- 1 John 4-8-10

Testimony of God's Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1-8-11-Sermon Notes--1--2- -3--4--Digging Deeper- --Why does Paul want the Corinthians to know that God delivered him from a severe affliction---Why is it important that Christians learn to rely on God and not themselves---What gave Paul confidence of God's ongoing deliverance---How can we pray for those going through trials--Other Passages to Consider- Ps 121-1-2- 2 Cor 4-7-12- 11-24-28- 12-7-10- Eph 6-18-20- 2 Tim 4-16-18- Jam 5-16- 2 Pet 2-9

Sermon Notes- -1- --------- of Comfort - v3 -2- --------- of Comfort - v4,7 -3- --------- of Comfort - vv4-6 -4- --------- of Comfort - v7-Digging Deeper---How does your soul respond to the titles for God in v3---What does the word -comfort- describe in our text---In what ways does God comfort His people in affliction---How have others helped you in times of trial---What have you learned during affliction that could help others--Other Passages to Consider- -Ps 46-1-3- 103-6-14- 121-1-2- Isa 51-12-16- 66-13- Col 1-24