Bogus pastors, who do not preach the truth of God, are dangerous and should be a concern to all of us.-1. God commands us not to be drawn by them into a false sense of security. -v.9-20--2. They are not God's spokespersons, even though they think that they are. -v.21-29--3. God is against bogus pastors, and God Himself will judge them. -v.30-40--Applying- Why are false pastors such a focus of attention for God--Who is like a muddied spring- Prov. 25-26, Mt. 12-36,37-Why must judgment must precede life- Mt. 16-21-Do we face the constant threat of false teaching- 2 Tim 4-3

The love of God is what is given to us because of who God is.-1. What is the Love of God--2. What does that mean for God--3. What does that mean for me-

Because Jesus' origins are heavenly, He gives perfect testimony to the truthfulness of God and His intentions for us.-1. The Origins of His Testimony-2. The Extension of His Testimony-3. The Results of His Testimony-Applying- What is required of us--How does Jesus' origins validate His testimony--How can you be an extension of Jesus' testimony today--Why should you testify about the work of Christ-

When John the Baptist gives his final testimony about Jesus, he shows us what a joy it is to be decreased for the cause of the kingdom.-1. His Station-2. His Reliance-3. His Joy

God's ultimate plan was resurrection.-1. After we endure suffering, our hopes will be fulfilled. -v.10-11--2. After we truly seek God in hardships, He will hear and answer our prayers. -v.12--3. After exile, the God who raises the dead finds us, and takes us home. -v.13-14--Applying- When you are hurting, on what does your mind focus--How does the Bible describe us- 1 Peter 1-1, 17, 2-11-What enables us to endure- Deut. 4-29-30, 30-3-5, Acts 11-18-When we look to the future, what do we expect- 1 Thess. 1-9-10

Every nation must drink the cup of God's wrath and be destroyed in God's judgment, yet Jesus drank the cup for His select people from every one of those same nations.-1. Reading the roll call for the cup of the Lord's wrath. -v.15-28--2. Insisting on a mandatory, devastating end to all nations. -v.29-33--3. Wailing of shepherds in the day of slaughter. -v.34-38--Applying- Realizing the cost of our redemption-What gives us hope of escaping wrath- Lk. 22-41-42, John 18-11-When will the cup of wrath be served to all- Rev.16-19-Who is the great roaring lion- Amos 3-2,8 and 1 Pet. 4-17, 5-1-5

The LORD God promised to make things right.-1. Shepherds who care, make things right. -v.1-4--2. The True King makes things right. -v.5-6--3. Nothing is more right than being home together. -v.7-8--Applying- What is wrong with this world, and why does it bother you--Which characteristic do we need in shepherds- Ez. 34, Luke 1-78-Was the promise about the throne of David kept- Luke 1-32-33-How is Jesus related to David- Luke 2-4, Rev. 22-16

The Triumphal Entry displays the kingship of Jesus he has always had, and we still long for his kingdom to come in its fulness.-1. The King's Journey-2. The King's Mission-3. The King's People-Applying- What is required of us--Why does the kingship of Jesus matter to us and the world--How does Jesus as king lead you to love and worship him--What does this story say about how fickle we are--How should we look forward to another -final- Triumphal Entry-