The Providence Of God: Dealing With Bitterness

Genesis 37-50

3 Truth’s About The Providence Of God From Joseph’s Experience:

1. God’s Work Is Imperceptible

2. God’s Work Is Redemptive

3. God’s Work Is Progressive

"Jesus In His Own Words: I Am The Vine"

John 15:1-12

1. What is God’s purpose for every believer? 

A. bear fruit

2. How do I live out God’s purpose for my life?

A. Rely on Jesus (2-6)

B. Endure pruning (2)

C. Abide in Christ

3. How do I know I am abiding in Christ?

A. Am I a part of Him? 

B. Am I abiding in His word? (7a)

C. Am I praying? (7b)

D. Am I abiding in His love? (9,10,12)

E. Am I experiencing joy? (11)

"Jesus In His Own Words: I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life"

John 14:1-6

1. How can I be saved? “I am the way”

2. How can I be sure? “I am the truth”

3. How can I be satisfied? “I am the life”

"Jesus In His Own Words: I Am The Resurrection And The Life"

John 11:25-26

1. Lazarus got sick and died

-God’s glory supersedes our circumstances, convenience, and comfort

2. Jesus stepped into a hostile situation 

-Jesus didn’t avoid the difficult situation

3. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead 

-With Jesus, there is no hopeless situation

"Jesus In His Own Words: I Am The Door”

John 10:1-11

1. Saved

-Ephesians 2:11-19

-Matthew 7:13-14

2. Secure

3. Satisfied

"Jesus In His Own Words: The Good Shepherd"

John 10:1-21

1. The shepherd knows the sheep (10:1-5, 12-14)

2. The shepherd loves the sheep

3. The shepherd seeks the sheep (10:16)

-Luke 15:1-7

-Isaiah 53:6

"Jesus In His Own Words: The Light Of The World"

John 8:12

1. A claim

2. An invitation

-Psalm 119:30

-Psalm 119:105

3. A promise

-2 Corinthians 4:4

-John 3:16-21

-John 11:9-10

“Jesus In His Own Words: The Bread Of Life” 

John 6:30-51

- It’s important that Jesus tells us who He is

- It’s important how Jesus tells us who He is

- It’s important why Jesus tells us who He is. 

-Exodus 3:13-14  

1. A satisfying bread (35)

2. A supernatural bread (40)

3. A saving bread (33,50, 51)

-Psalm 34:8

"The Road To Redemption: The Garden Tomb"

Matthew 28:1-10

1. Do not be afraid

1 Peter 1:3

2. Come and see 

Matthew 16:21

1 Corinthians 15:3-4,12-23

3. Go and tell 

The Road To Redemption: The Hill Of The Cross”

John 19:28-30

1. What was finished?

2. How was it finished?

Romans 5:6-11, 12-21

3. What does the finished work mean for me?