Passage: Exodus 1

Big Idea: Yahweh's self-revealing redemption begins with promised blessing that perseveres in domination and death

1) Situating the Story of Redemption

2) Starting with the Buoyancy of Blessing

Passage: Luke 24:1-35

Jesus' resurrection means:

1) Hope is real

2) Hope is recovered

3) Hope is resolved

Passage: James 5:13-20

Big Idea: As we experience the power of prayer in every season and offer protection from deception, we wait and walk together on our way home.

1) Pray in gladness and gloom

2) Pray and confess with confidence in power

3) Pursue those deviating in deception

Passage: James 5:7-13

Big Idea:  Find flourishing in suffering by being patient in pain until the coming of Christ.

1) Fix your heart on the harvest

2) Watch your words in weariness

3) Lament and lean on God’s mercy

Title: Woes to the Wealthy 

Big Idea: A worked-out faith turns from the misery of trusting riches and embraces the joy of generosity because of Christ’s generosity.

Misery 1: Stockpiled Stuff that Corrodes and Convicts

Misery 2: Dishonest Dealings that God Hears of and Hates

Misery 3: Gluttonous Gratification that Desensitizes and Destroys

Application:

Passage: James 4:13-17

1) The problem of self-presumption

2) The path of humble dependence

Passage: James 4:1-12

Big Idea: Our disordered desires wreck our relationships, but humble repentance moves us from ruin to restoration

1) Recognize the root of the wreckage

2) Return with humble allegiance

3) Return with weeping repentance

Passage: James 3:13-18

Big Idea: We must perceive and practice heavenly wisdom marked by meek righteousness that leads to peace.

1) Evaluating claims of wisdom

2) Exposing the source of false wisdom

3) Embodying the peace of true wisdom

Passage: James 3:1-12

1) The tongue stumbles us

2) The tongue steers us

3) The tongue sets on fire

4) The tongue switches up

Passage: James 2:14-26

Big Idea: We live in obedience to Jesus because we have a wholehearted faith that demonstrates what it declares

1) The Paradox of Faith and Works

2) The Purpose of Faith and Works

3) The Practice of Faith and Works