1 King 19:11-21

Revelation 21:1-4

Main Idea: Because Jesus has been raised, we are invited to live in the fullness of the resurrection life.

Main Question: How do we live in the fullness of the resurrection life?

• Grace is not freedom to sin; grace is freedom from sin.
• None of our past affiliations have any bearing on our new identities.
• Living the resurrection life means leaving the grave behind.

Main Idea: If we fail to see Jesus for who He is, we will fail to follow Him as we ought.

Main Question: How do misunderstandings about Jesus keep us from following Him faithfully?

• Jesus did not come to satisfy our expectations but to fulfill God’s promises.
• Jesus did not come to approve our agendas but to implement God’s agenda.

Main Idea: As God’s people, we must clothe ourselves with the character of Christ.

Main Question: What does it look like to put on the character of Christ?

• Forgiveness is never based on whether or not a person deserves it but on what God has done for us.
• We are called to love people as they are, not as we desire them to be.
• Unless we are guided by peace, we will never be guided to peace.

Colossians 4:7-17

True disciples are obedient in every aspect of their lives.

How do we live obediently in marriage, parenting, and the workplace?

Healthy Christian marriages point people to Christ.

Godly parenting is the best tool for exposing your kids to the Gospel.

The workplace is the mission field God has called you to today

Main Idea: Because God has raised us up with Christ, we must live out our faith in Christ at all times.

Main Question: What does it look like to live out our faith in Christ at all times?

• You can’t pursue Jesus and something else at the same time.
• If we don’t put sin to death, sin will put us to death.
• If we’re going to claim to have new life, then we actually have to live new lives.

Revelation: The Triumph of the Lamb

Main Idea: The only way our faith can grow and be nourished is by holding fast to Jesus.

Main Question: How can we hold fast to Jesus in a world of alternate routes?

• A brother’s personal conviction should never be mistaken for the Father’s

command.

• We need to make sure we’re not more focused on seeking spiritual experiences than we are on seeking Jesus.
• Just because you act religious doesn’t mean you’re actually righteous.