II Corinthians 4:16-18

"...this light momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison."

II Corinthians 4:13-15

I. Remember & Reflect on our Suffering Savior

II. Remember & Reflect on our Future Promise

III. Remember & Reflect on our Present Purpose

II Corinthians 4:7-12

I. Afflicted in every way but not crushed...

II. Perplexed but not driven to despair...

III. Persecuted but not forsaken...

IV. Struck down but not destroyed.

II Corinthians 4:1-6

I. We Do Not Lose Heart

II. We Refuse to Tamper with the Truth

III. We Proclaim Jesus Christ

Application:

A. We Need to confess that we have covered our light with a bushel/basket of discouragement.

B. We need to proclaim with word and show with action what it means to be, “light in darkness.’

C. We need to know this is going to be hard, and it’s not a “Let go and let God” moment.

"The Christian’s motto should not be ’Let go and let God’ but ’Trust God and get going!’” -J I Packer

Exodus 20:17-21

Exodus 20:15-16

Exodus 20:13-14

I. Your heart matters in maters of obedience

II. Anger is the seed from which murder grows

III. Make it right, right away

IV. Adultery starts in the heart

V. Go to great lengths to avoid lust

Exodus 20:12

I. Why Should You Honor Your Father and Mother?

A. To Live in Obedience

B. To Practice the Art of Honoring

II. How Do You Honor Your Father and Mother?

Exodus 20:8-11

(continued from last week)

III. The Lord’s Name is Holy - Treat it as Such

IV. The Lord’s Day is Holy - Treasure It as Sacred

Application

1. Preparation is Key

2. Public Worship is Necessary

3. Pitfalls of Legalism must be Avoided

Luke 24:13-53 - He is Risen Indeed!