The cycle we see throughout the book of Judges:

1 - Apostacy 2 - Bondage 3 - Crying Out 4 - Deliverer

(1) The Challenge

What are some things we know about Elon, the king of Moab?(2) The Champion

What is the significance of Ehud being left-handed?

How did Ehud manage to escape?

(3) The Conquest

1 - This story puts the kingdoms of this world in their proper context?In what ways does the language used here point to an animal sacrifice?

2 - God works in the most surprising of waysHow does this account point us to the work of Christ?

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In this sermon:

(1) The Universal Duty of Praise

• Who is called to worship the Lord?

• How does this impact our understanding of the Lord's Day?

(2) The Singular Object of Praise

• How does the psalmist bring out the God-centeredness of worship here

• What is the significance of God's name "LORD" (in all capitals)?

• How does the illustration of the blind men and the elephant relate to how many people view religion today?

(3) The Unfailing Reason for Praise

• What specific reason for praise are we given in verse 2?

• What does the phrase "steadfast love" refer to?

• How does the steadfast love of God reach its peak at the cross of Christ?

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In this sermon:

(1) The Power of the Gospel: Paul speaks of the power of the gospel in relation to 3 words:• Faith• Hope• Love(2) The Presence of the GospelWhom did God use to spread the gospel in the Book of Acts?What are some of the ways we see the gospel bearing fruit today?(3) The Preacher of the gospelWhat are some of the things we know about Epaphras?It is important to see 2 things here...• Paul connects the truth of God with the gospel• Paul connects the love of God with the gospelWhat are some of the riches you have received because of Christ?Why is the work of seminaries so crucial?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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(1) CreationWhat is the significance of the following words?-Inheritance-Take Possession of the land(2) FallIn what way was Canaanite religion compartmentalized?How do we fall into this at times?Judges 2:10 reminds us of the importance of Deuteronomy 6. What principles from Deuteronomy 6 must we apply to our parenting?(3) RedemptionThere are 3 qualities that our judge must possess:1 - He must be a redeemer2 - He must be enabled by the Holy Spirit to rescue God's people3 - He must be KingTwo important reminders:1 - God's sovereignty in salvation2 - Life is not about me

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In this sermon:

(1) God Creates Adam

What is the difference between chapters 1 and 2?

We see here God's provision for man:

1 - God gives man life (a soul)

2 - God gives man a material body

3 - God gives man everything he needs

(2) God commands Adam

A helpful definition of "covenant": A covenant is an oath-sworn, legally binding relationship, enforced by God

The 4 aspects to the covenant of works:

1 - The parties involved (God and Adam)

2 - The Conditions (Guard the garden, don't eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

3 - The Penalty (Death)

4 - The Reward (Eternal Life)

How does the covenant of works apply to us today?

1 - It helps us to understand our natural condition before God.

2 - It teaches us that God doesn't grade on a curve.

3 - It points us to the One who is our righteousness before God.

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In this sermon:

(1) Paul's Divine Calling

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The cycle we see throughout the book of Judges: 1 - Apostacy 2 - Bondage 3 - Crying Out 4 - Deliverer

(1) The Historical ContextWhat had God called His people to do with the inhabitants of the Promised Land?Why is this book called "Judges"? Who were the judges? (see Judges 2:16)(2) The Half-hearted PeopleGod's People were half-hearted in their:

• faithfulness• remembering• repentanceWhat should we do when we see half-heartedness in our own lives?(3) The Whole-hearted GodWhat tension do we find between verses 1 and 3 in Chapter 2?How is this tension answered on the cross?Why do you need to hear the gospel over and over?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.All Rights Reserved

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What is the distinction between God's work of creation and God's work of providence?

(1) God's Ruling Rest

What connection do we see between the 7th day and the Old Testament temple?

How does it comfort and encourage you to know that God is King?

(2) God's Redeeming Rest

How does Hebrews 4 connect the 7th day to God's work redemption?

(3) Our Resurrection Rest

Why do we worship on the first day of the week now?

God and given us this day for:

• Our Rest

• Our Renewal

• Our Remembrance

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*LAST SERMON IN THIS SERIES*

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What is the contrast between the way Jesus spoke to the self-righteous and the way He spoke to the repentant?

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