Introduction

The Power to Memorize Scripture (Colossians 13-14; Galatians 5:22-23)

The Reasons to Memorize Scripture

  1. To Be Obedient (Colossians 3:16a)

  2. To Defeat Sin (Psalm 119:11)

  3. To Be Like Jesus (Matthew)

  4. To Help Others (Proverbs 25:11)

  5. To Evangelize (Acts)

  6. To Be Filled with Joy (Psalm 16:11)

Conclusion

Introduction

The Kiss of the Betrayer (47-50)

The Violence of the Disciple (51-54)

The Arrest of the Crowds (55-56a)

The Falling-Away of the Disciples (56b)

Implications

1. Scripture is Guaranteed to Be Fulfilled

2. Jesus is Always in Control

Introduction 

The Setting of His Prayers (36) 

The Sorrow of His Prayers (37-38) 

The Supplication of His Prayers (39-41) 

The Submission of His Prayers (42-43) 

The Stamina of His Prayers (44) 

The Strength of His Prayers (45-46) 

Conclusion

Introduction  

The Power to Memorize Scripture (Colossians 13-14; Galatians 5:22-23)  

The Reasons to Memorize Scripture     

  1.  To Be Obedient (Colossians 3:16a)     

  2.  To Defeat Sin (Psalm 119:11)     

  3.  To Be Like Jesus (Matthew)     

  4.  To Help Others (Proverbs 25:11)     

  5.  To Evangelize (Acts)     

  6.  To Be Filled with Joy (Psalm 16:11)  

Conclusion

Introduction

The Power to Memorize Scripture

(Colossians 13-14; Galatians 5:22-23)

The Reasons to Memorize Scripture

1.  To Be Obedient (Colossians 3:16a)

2.  To Defeat Sin (Psalm 119:11)

3.  To Be Like Jesus (Matthew)

4.  To Help Others (Proverbs 25:11)

5.  To Evangelize (Acts)

6.  To Be Filled with Joy (Psalm 16:11)

Conclusion

Jesus: King and God

Text: Luke 1:26-35

Jesus: Real and Humble

Text: Luke 2:1-7

Jesus: Savior and Lord

Text: Luke 2:8-20

Introduction

God Finished (1-2a)

God Rested (2b)

God Blessed (3)

Connections

   Shows the Basis for the Sabbath Command

   Shows the Need for Salvation

Introduction

1. A Christological Genealogy

2. A Historical Genealogy

3. A Human Genealogy

4. A Jewish Genealogy

5. A Sinful Genealogy

6. A Royal Genealogy

7. A Humble Genealogy

8. A Grace-Filled Genealogy

Introduction  

Church Beginning Proves Church Membership  (Key Text: Acts 2:37-41)  

Church Discipline Proves Church Membership  (Key Texts: Matthew 18:15-18; 1 Corinthians 5:1-12)  

Church Doctrine Proves Church Membership  (Key Text: Galatians 1)  

Church Leadership Proves Church Membership  (Key Text: Hebrews 13:7, 17)  

Conclusion

Introduction

The Blueprint and Creation (26-27)

The Blessing and Command (28-30)

The Conclusion (31)