2 Corinthians 2:5-17

Christ’s forgiveness leads our church in triumph over Satan:

By giving the group restraint in correction (2 Corinthians 2:5-11).By helping us turn the page on personal offences (2 Corinthians 2:12-13).By giving us gospel authority and opportunity everywhere we go (2 Corinthians 2:14-17).

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John 21:1-25

To anyone who has ever blown it, remember:

Failure isn’t final.God is merciful.He calls us out of darkness, into his marvelous light.

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John 19:38-20:31

Proposition: The resurrection of Jesus demands awe.

Belief at the empty tomb (20:1-10)Belief when seeing (20:11-29)Belief from testimony (20:30-31)

So what?

The resurrection vindicates everything Jesus claimed and taught.The resurrection changes the trajectory of lives.The hope of reunion is founded upon resurrection, of which Christ is the first fruits.Union with Christ and familiarity with His resurrection power enables me to live righteously.

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John 19:16-37

The Purpose of the Cross: Why did it happen this way?The Power of the Cross: What did Jesus accomplish?

Prophecy Fulfilled:

John 19:23-24 – Gambling for the garment – Psalm 22:18John 19:28-29 – Thirst and sour wine. – Psalm 69:19-21John 19:31-37 – No bones broken, He will be pierced. – Zechariah 12:10; Psalm 34:19-20

The Power of the Cross: What did Jesus accomplish?

Tetelestai – “it is finished” – “complete, finished, accomplished, paid in full”

Uses of Tetelestai in the ancient world:

ArtTempleMarketplaceJustice System

What did Jesus accomplish?

He satisfied the wrath of God.He secured eternal redemption.

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John 18:28-19:16

Proposition: Jesus is the King of Truth

The Jews prosecuted Him (John 18:28-32).Pilate examined and distanced himself from Him (John 18:33-19:1).The soldiers humiliated Him (John 19:2-11).The Chief Priests blasphemed Him (John 19:12-16).

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John 18:1-40

Six events identify Jesus as our Good Shepherd:

The Boldness of JesusThe Identification of JesusThe Protection of JesusThe Purpose of JesusThe Injustice against JesusThe Isolation of Jesus

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John 17:1-26

Jesus prayed for His glorification (John 17:1-5).Jesus prayed for the eleven’s sanctification (John 17:6-19)Jesus prayed for the church’s unification (John 17:20-26).

Proposition: Jesus accomplished the means for us to share union with God.

What problems does it solve? [1]

Identity—Who am I?Destiny—Where am I headed?Purpose—What should I be doing?Hope—What can I hope for along the way?

[1] Rankin Wilbourne. Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God . David C. Cook. Kindle Edition. Location 1567 of 4385.

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John 15:18-16:33

The Work of the Holy Spirit:

The Holy Spirit Comforts (John 14:16)The Holy Spirit Convicts (John 16:8)The Holy Spirit Leads and Guides (John 16:13)The Holy Spirit Reveals the truth of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11, John 16:13)The Holy Spirit Dwells with and in believers (1 Corinthians 3:16, John 14:16)The Holy Spirit Empowers us share the gospel (Acts 1:8)The Holy Spirit Gives spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)The Holy Spirit Seals the lives of believers (Ephesians 1:13)The Holy Spirit Intercedes for believers (Romans 8:26-27)The Holy Spirit Enables believers to bear good fruit (Galatians 5:16-25)

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John 15:1-17

True followers of Jesus abide in Him.True followers of Jesus bear fruit.

The command of Jesus is not to bear fruit. The command is to abide in Him, and the fruit comes as a result.

“Abide” from the Greek – meno – to remain, to live, to stay.

It expresses:

A permanent conditionA continual condition

Literally: “The one abiding” – represents a person who is permanently and continuously abiding in the Lord.

Abiding:

Stay in His WordRemain in His loveLive in His joy

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John 14:1-31

We can face life confidently..

We have a home with the Father (John 14:1-7)We have a purpose for the Father (John 14:8-14)We have a paraclete from the Father (John 14:15-26)Our Lord in His rightful place with the Father (John 14:27-31)

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