1- Jesus came to save people from all nations. 2- Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. 3- God always keeps his word. Digging Deeper- Why did Matthew highlight that Jesus is the son of Abraham- What promises did God make to Abraham- -How are these promises ultimately fulfilled in Christ- What is significant about the four women referenced in vv3-6- How is God glorified by saving people from all nations- Think about God's grace in saving you and respond in praise. Other passages to consider- Gen 12-1-3- 15-1-6- 17-1-8- 22-18- Ps 86-8-10- Matt 4-15 -from Isa 9-1-- 12-15-21 -from Isa 42-1-4-- 15-22- 28-18-20- Rom 4-13-25- 2 Cor 1-19-20- Gal 3-7-18

Promise of Christ's coming- Realities now that Christ has come- 1- Rescue by King Jesus 2- Rule of King Jesus 3- Return of King Jesus Digging Deeper- Have you ever waited a long time for something- How did you feel when finally the wait was over- How can you rejoice in the coming of Christ this Christmas season- Do you rejoice often about being rescued by Jesus- How can you regularly remember what Christ has done for you- What does Christ's rule look like in your life- What areas do you need to bring under His Lordship- Because God sent the promised Messiah we know that God will keep the rest of His promises. What promises of God encourage you today- How will we experience Christ's rescue and rule when He returns- Other passages to consider- 2 Sam. 7-1-17- Isa 9-6-7- 11-1-5- Jeremiah 23-5-6- Amos 9-11- Acts 2-29-40- Eph 2-1-7- Col 1-13-14- 1 Thess 4-13-5-11- Heb 2-14-15

1- Our Calling 2- Our Example 3- Our Blessing -Digging Deeper- Why are Christians called to suffer- What are we tempted to do when we are mistreated- What does this text tell us to do- How was Christ able to endure unjust suffering- How does God use our suffering for good- Other passages to consider- Isa 53- Matt 16-24-28- John 15-18-25- Rom 12-17-21- 2 Cor 1-3-11- 4-8-11- Phil 3-10- 2 Tim 3-12- 1 Pet 1-3-9- 4-12-19

Digging Deeper- How has Christ loved us- What does it look like to love one another this way- How can we possibly keep this command- Why is our love for one another a powerful testimony- Other passages to consider- Matt 22-34-40- John 13-1-15- 15-1-11- Rom 15-1-7- Col 3-12-14- Eph 4-32-5-2- 1 John 3-16-18- 4-7-21

1- Grasping Christ's love for us 2- Enjoying Christ's love for us -3- Experiencing Christ's joy in us -Digging Deeper- To what does Jesus compare his love for us- How would you describe the Father's love for Jesus- What does it look like to abide in Christ's love- Are you doing that-How does sin affect our enjoyment of Christ's love and joy- How do we experience Christ's joy- What is the relationship between our joy -v11- and God's glory -v8-- -Other passages to consider- John 3-35- 4-34- 5-19-21- 8-29,55- 10-17-18- 12-27-28- 13-1- 14-31- 17-24-26- Eph 3-14-21- Gal 2-20- Heb 12-2- 1 John 1-4-2-6 - Rom 8-31-39

1- Necessity of Abiding 2- Nature of Abiding 3- Result of Abiding -Digging Deeper- What would it look like for you to stay close to Jesus this week- What things pull you away from Christ or get in the way of you staying close to Christ- How does sin disrupt our experience of Christ's love and joy- How is living for God's glory connected with our joy being full- Other passages to consider- Matt 4-4- John 6-53-69- 15-1-16- 17-17-26- Gal 2-20- 5-22-24- Eph 3-7-21- Heb 12-1-2

1- Source of Life - Christ 2- Evidence and Purpose of Life - Bearing Fruit for God's Glory 3- Flow of Life - Abiding in Christ 4- Result of Life - Bear much fruit-Digging Deeper- How do we know if a branch is alive and healthy- What are examples of fruit in a Christian's life- Do you see fruit in your life- How does the vine and branches metaphor teach the need for ongoing connection with Christ- What does it look like to abide in Christ- How can you grow in abiding in Christ- -Other passages to consider- Isa 5-1-7- Matt 4-4- 7-15-20- John 6-53-69- 13-21-30- 15-1-17- Gal 5-22-24- Col 1-3-8- Heb 12-5-11

Digging Deeper--What was shocking about Jesus washing the disciples' feet- How does the timing and inclusion of Judas make Christ's action even more amazing- How does Jesus use this event to point to his sacrifice on the cross- What is the example that Jesus expects his disciples to emulate- How does the Gospel equip us to serve others in love and humility- How is God calling me to humbly serve those around me- Other passages to consider- Mark 10-42-45- Luke 22-24-27- John 13-34-35- 15-12-17- 1 Cor 6-11- Phil 2-1-11- 1 John 4-10-11

Baptism proclaims that you are--1. Committed to learning and serving the Lord Jesus Christ - Matt 28-18-20 2. Forgiven and loved by God - Titus 3-3-7 3. Set free from the ruling power of sin - Rom 6-1-7 4. United to Christ and His Church - 1 Cor 12-12-13 -Digging Deeper- Why did Jesus command that his disciples be baptized- How does baptism symbolize repentance- Why is repentance necessary in order to become a disciple- What truths are pictured by baptism- Passages to consider- Matt 4-4- 28-18-20- Acts 2-22-41- Rom 6-1-7- 1 Cor 12-12-13- Titus 3-3-7