Yahweh’s Presence in Injustice

Genesis 39

Introduction

Big Idea: Recognize that Yahweh’s presence brings blessing, so turn away from evil, no matter the outcome.

1. Yahweh is with Joseph in Potiphar’s house. (1–6)

2. Joseph turns away from evil. (7–12)

3. An evil report turns Joseph toward prison. (13–20)

4. Yahweh is with Joseph in the king’s prison. (21–23)

Conclusion:

Humble Shepherds and Sheep

1 Peter 5:1–5

Big Idea: Shepherd and be shepherded with humility to receive God’s grace.

1. Elders, shepherd for the unfading crown. (1–4)

Acts 20:28; Eph 4:11–16; 1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9

2. Youngers, submit to the elders. (5a)

3. Everyone, wear humility to receive God’s grace. (5b)

Conclusion:

Genesis 38

Big Idea: Legacy comes from self-sacrificing righteousness, not self-preservation. 

1.      Judah seeks to preserve his legacy wrongly. (1–11)

2.      Tamar seeks to preserve legacy deceptively. (12–23) 

3.      Judah recognizes his lack of righteousness. (24–26)

4.      Judah’s legacy (and Israel’s?) is secured. (27–30)

Big Idea: Seizing rule apart from Yahweh’s way rips apart God’s people.

1.      Joseph with Jacob wrongly seizes rule (2–17)

2.      Reuben and Judah wrongly seize rule (18–28)

3.      Israel is ripped apart (29–36)

Proclaiming the Gospel

July 6, 2025

Introduction:

Big Idea: Proclaim the Christ out of love, partnered with the local church.

1.      Reframing our Proclamation

Rev 1:4–7; Acts 17:30–31; Phil 1:27–30; 2 Cor 5:11–

2.      Resolution for Proclamation

Eph 6:15; Col 4:2–6; Rom 1:16–17; Lk 19:11–27; 1 Cor 15:58; 2 Cor 5:11–21

3.      Realizing our Proclamation

Jn 4:28–29, 39–42; Acts 5:42; Jn 13:34–35; 17:20–21; Phil 1:27–30; 1 Pet 3:13–16; 3:1–6; Eph 6:1–4; 2 Tim 2:24–26

Conclusion:

Grace Behind the Gospel

June 29, 2025

Introduction:

Big Idea: Praise God’s multidimensional grace behind the gospel!

1.      Incongruity of Grace—Humanity’s Pervasive Depravity

Rom 3:9–18; Eph 2:1–3

2.      Priority of Grace—The Father’s Eternal Choice

John 10:22–30; Eph 1:3–6; Rom 8:28–33; Acts 13:48

3.      Superabundance of Grace—The Son’s Specific Redemption

Jn 6:35–40; 10:14–30; Rom 8:28–39

4.      Efficacy of Grace—The Spirit’s Decisive Regeneration

Jn 3:1–8; 6:41–44; Rom 8:28–30; Acts 16:11–15

5.      Enduring Grace—The Trinity’s Unconquerable Preservation

Jn 6:35–40; 10:22–30; Rom 8:28–30; Eph 1:13–14

Conclusion: