Jacob's Well Church

Pastor Dan Jackson The Mystery Hidden oMystery Hidden (v5) oMystery Revealed (v3-5) oMystery Explained (v6) oMystery Accomplished (v11-12) Sharing the Mystery oStewarding the Mystery (v2-3) oSuffering for the Mystery (v1,13) Purpose of Sharing the Mystery (v10) ____________________________________ Sermon Resources oESV Study Bible, Crossroads Pub. oAlbert Barnes Notes on the Bible, E-Sword oEphesians, James Montgomery Boice, Baker Books oJohn Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible, E-Sword oAudio: The Attraction of a Good Mystery Chris Hodge oAudio: What is the Mystery of Christ? Ligon Duncan* oAudio: My Tribulations On Your Behalf Are For Your Glory Ligon Duncan* *Audio Available at www.thegospelcoalition.org

Psalm 137 •Attitude of the Psalm oVanity, Security, Rest (v1-2) •God is building a house (v1-2) oGen 22:17; 2 Sam 7 1-2, 11-13 •God is building a house of offspring oPhysical Offspring (v3-5) oSpiritual Offspring (1 Peter 2:4, Heb. 3:1-6) ____________________________________ Scott Polender Scott Polender is in the early stages of planting a PCA church on the East Side of Milwaukee called Christ the King. Scott is joined in this endeavor by his wife Jodi and his children Zoe and Piper. If you would like more information or want to help support this work, please feel free to contact Scott at 773-971-9901 or [email protected] You can soon find out more information at www.ctkmilwaukee.org

Doing the Job You Were Made to Do. Is work a curse or a blessing? Yes, it is a blessing that has been cursed. We need to understand why our identities are so wrapped up in our vocations and how that can lead to joy and Christ’s glory rather than frustration.

Every Man Should Be a King! Part of the essential job of a man is to rule and reign.What does that mean especially in the light of the fall and redemption? We will talk about how Jesus points us towards and enables us to be a whole different kind of leader.

One Holy catholic Church Ephesians 2:12-22 (p 976) Far out (v11-12) and brought near (v13) •Brought near to the People of God (v14) •Brought near to the Person of God (v15-18) •Built up into the Place of God (v19-22) ____________________________________ Sermon Resources oESV Study Bible, Crossroads Pub. oAlbert Barnes Notes on the Bible, E-Sword oEphesians, James Montgomery Boice, Baker Books oJohn Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible, E-Sword oAudio: Formerly Far Off, Now brought Near Ligon Duncan * oAudio: He Is Our Peace Ligon Duncan* oAudio: No Longer Strangers and Aliens Ligon Duncan* *Audio Available at www.thegospelcoalition.org www.jacobswellgb.org

Ephesians 2:8-10 What is the relationship between our salvation and our good works? •Not saved by good works (2:8-9) oSalvation is “by grace” oSalvation is “not your own doing” oSalvation is “not a result of works” oSalvation is “the gift of God” oSaved “through faith” •But saved for good works (v10) oNew Creation oNew Purpose Conclusion Faith and Good Works Salvation Faith Salvation and Good Works ____________________________________ Sermon Resources oESV Study Bible, Crossroads Pub. oAlbert Barnes Notes on the Bible, E-Sword oEphesians, James Montgomery Boice, Baker Books oJohn Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible, E-Sword oAudio: Amazing Grace John Stott* oAudio: Grace Alone Ligon Duncan* *Audio Available at www.thegospelcoalition.org

But God… Ephesians 2:4-7 •The Cause of Our Condition oNatural (v2:1-3a) oChristian (v4-5a) •Our Condition oNatural (v2:1) oChristian (v5-6) •The Consequence of Our Condition (2:3b) (v7) oNatural (v2:1-3a) oChristian (v4-5a) ____________________________________ Sermon Resources oESV Study Bible, Crossroads Pub. oAlbert Barnes Notes on the Bible, E-Sword oEphesians, James Montgomery Boice, Baker Books oJohn Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible, E-Sword oAudio: Amazing Grace John Stott* oAudio: But God Ligon Duncan* *Audio Available at www.thegospelcoalition.org

Jacob’s Well 2011 Goals Preface: Jacob’s Well chief goal is to be faithful to God and to glorify him. Sunday Morning Worship Goals •Sunday morning attendance of 200 people. •New Worship Location •Start Sunday School Internal Ministries Goals •Form 8 Community Groups •Start a Children’s Ministry Committee •Start Women Leadership Development Community Ministry Goals •Start LAMP Seminary •Develop Diaconal and Mercy Ministries Financial Goals •Devote 5% of 2012 Budget to Missions •Have a Reserve of $50,000

But God…Ephesians 2:4-7 •The Cause of Our Condition oNatural (v2:1-3a)oChristian (v4-5a)•Our Condition oNatural (v2:1)oChristian (v5-6)•The Consequence of Our Condition (2:3b) (v7)oNatural (v2:1-3a)oChristian (v4-5a)____________________________________Sermon ResourcesoESV Study Bible, Crossroads Pub.oAlbert Barnes Notes on the Bible, E-SwordoEphesians, James Montgomery Boice, Baker BooksoJohn Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible, E-SwordoAudio: Amazing Grace John Stott*oAudio: But God Ligon Duncan**Audio Available at www.thegospelcoalition.org

2 Corinthains 1:1-11 Why does God allow suffering? * God allows suffering for other's benefit (v6-7) For their comfort (v6) For their salvation (v9) * God allows suffering for our own bennefit (v3-4) So we know the comforter (v3) So we know the deliverer (v9-10)