Preparing your heart for the sermon--What is David's passion in life- How does he pursue that passion- David can seek God anywhere, but why is he particularly longing to do that in the tabernacle- What outcome does David anticipate from seeking God's face- Other passages to consider- Ex 34-5-8- Ps 27- 34-8- 42-1-2- 96- Luke 10-38-42- John 13-1-13- Gal 3-13-14- Eph 2-4-5- Phil 2-6-8- Col 1-15-20- Heb 1-1-3 Digging Deeper- What is your -1 pursuit in life- How can you tell- Where do we see the beauty of God- What does it look like for you to seek God's face- How can you grow in this- What about God do you find particularly beautiful- -Take some time to praise Him for that.

1- Promise of my life - God is for me - vv1-3 The Lord is my light. The Lord is my salvation. The Lord is my stronghold. Preparing your heart for the sermon- How does David describe the dangers he is facing- What emotions is David experiencing in the midst of this trouble- Why should confidence in God lead to seeking the Lord all the more- Other passages to consider- Ex 34-5-8- Ps 13- 17- 23- 42-1-2- Isa 40-28-31- Luke 10-38-42- Eph 6-10-20- Heb 1-1-3 Digging Deeper- Why can you have peace even in the midst of trials-

1- The Blessing of Servants of Christ 2- The Unity of the Body of Christ 3- The Priority of Love for Christ Preparing your heart for the sermon- Why did the Corinthians need to be reminded to be subject to every fellow worker- Does Paul's statement in v22 shock you- Why- What can you learn from it- Why would Paul take the time to include all the different ones who send greetings to the Corinthians- - Other passages to consider- Gen 12-1-3- Ps 2- Mark 11-28-34- John 17-20-26- 1 Cor 12-12-13-7- Eph 4-1-6- 2 Tim 4-6-18- Heb 13-17- 1 Pet 5-1-5- Philemon v4-7 Digging Deeper- How have other believers refreshed your spirit- How could you do that for others- What is our modern-day equivalent of greet one-another with a holy kiss- Why is such a practice important- How is leadership in the church to be exercised- What should be our attitude toward our servant-leaders- -Despite all the headaches and issues Paul has had to address the Corinthians, look at the last sentence of his letter. What does his example teach us about loving and bearing with one another-

John 6-60-69, John 12-42-43, Proverbs 26-4-5-We believe what we are deep down motivated to want to believe. -The goal of this sermon is to give you tools to equip you to reach the hearts of those around you in your evangelism. And to ask ourselves what is deep down motivating us to believe what we want to believe.

1- Be on your guard-be watchful. 2- Stand firm in the faith 3- Be strong - courageous. 4- Do everything in love. Preparing your heart for the sermon- What sins and temptations did the Corinthians need to be alert for- In the Bible what activity is linked to being watchful- Why- How would love take care of most of the problems plaguing the Corinthian church- Other passages to consider- Josh 1-1-9- John 15-1-20- Acts 20-24-32- 1 Thess 5-1-11- 2 Thess 2-13-15- 1 Cor 4-10-14- 10-31- 13-1-3- Eph 5-15-17- 6-10-20- Col 4-2-6- 1 Pet 5-6-11- Heb 10-19-25 Digging Deeper- What dangers do Christians need to be alert to in this present world- Why do Christians need courage- What frightening circumstances may we face- Where do courage, perseverance, and love come from- How do we tap into that- What dangers-temptations- distractions are your currently facing- Where can you find help-

1- Picture of the Gospel - vv1-4 2- Progress of the Gospel - vv5-9 3- Provision for the Gospel - vv6,10-11 Preparing your heart for the sermon- What is the Gospel- How are we to respond to the Gospel- How did the Corinthians' giving to the Jews serve as a picture of the Gospel- How does the Gospel advance- In what ways can you help with the progress of the Gospel- Other passages to consider- Mal 1-11- Acts 4-32-5-11- Rom 15-22-33- 1 Cor 4-17- 2 Cor 8-9- Eph 2-11-22- 4-32-5-2- Col 1-3-13- 4-2-4- Digging Deeper- How might God be calling you to provide for Gospel ministry- How do you respond when someone brings a biblical word of correction- What principles of financial giving do we learn from this passage- What opportunities around you do you have to live out the Gospel-

1- Absolute Impossibility Declared - v50-2- Dramatic Change Revealed - vv51-53-3- Complete Victory Given - vv54-57-4- Faithful Labor Rewarded - v58-- Preparing your heart for the sermon----What is a mystery in the NT- What is the mystery that Paul is making known to the Corinthians----How does this mystery answer the question the Corinthians were struggling with----What is the connection b-w knowing that our labor in the Lord is not in vain and our resurrection----Other passages to consider- Isa 25-8- 27-13- Joel 2-1- Hosea 13-14- Matt 24-31- Rom 5-12-21- 7-7-8-30- 1 Cor 3-8-14- 9-17-18- 15- 2 Cor 5-1-4- Phil 3-20-21- 1 Thess 4-13-18- Heb 1-11-12-- Digging Deeper----What things can hinder me from being steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord----How was this victory over death secured- Whose victory is it- How do we come to share in it----How should the truth of resurrection and eradication of death impact our lives now-

After our future resurrection, our lives will be---1- Fully directed - empowered by the Spirit - vv44-46.--2- Marked by the glory and perfection of the age to come - vv47-48.--3- Fully conformed to the image of the risen Christ - v49.--Preparing your heart for the sermon----What was Adam's life marked by- Now compare-contrast that with the risen Christ. How do Adam and Christ serve as representatives of large groups of people----How did Adam become alive- Does Christ receive life or give life- Explain.---What does it mean to be in the image of God- How has sin affected this----Other passages to consider- Gen 1-26-31- 2-7- 5-1-3- 9-6- Ezek 37-1-14- Rom 8-9-11,18-30- 1 Cor 2-14-16- 3-18-4-6- 4-16-5-10- Phil 3-20-21- Rev 21-1-6-- --Digging Deeper----What is this world marked by- How do our present lives reflect that----What will characterize the new heaven and new earth- How will our resurrected lives reflect that----What will it be like to bear the image of the risen Christ- How will that fully restore the image of God in us----How would your life be different if you were fully directed and empowered by the Holy Spirit-

1- Lessons from Creation - vv36-41 - Different Kinds - Radical Transformation-Seeds undergo radical transformation to become what God designs them to be - vv36-38.-Earthly bodies have different kinds of flesh each suited for their enviornment. -v39.-There is a radical difference between earthly - heavenly bodies - v40.-Heavenly bodies have differences in glory - v41.-2- So it is with our resurrection bodies - v42-44 - Different Kinds - Radical Transformation.-The body is sown in- The body is raised in---Perishable -Imperishable--Dishonor -Honor-Glory--Weakness -Power- The body sown is- The body raised is-- -Natural -Spiritual-Preparing your heart for the sermon---What were the Corinthians asking- What were they really doubting---How does a seed growing into a plant-tree relate to bodily resurrection---What do we learn about God's creative power by observing the different earthly and heavenly bodies---Other passages-Gen 1- Ps 8- Rom 8-18-30- 1 Cor 1-18 -2-16- 2 Cor 4-16-5-10- Phil 3-21-Rev 21-1-6-- Digging Deeper---How do you envision your future resurrection body- Do you grasp how different and awesome it will be---In what areas are you tempted to doubt God's power or wisdom- What shall you do---How does remembering our hope help us follow Christ now---What will it be life to worship Christ with no weakness or sin-