Who is our story ultimately about? (22-30) Why should our story ultimately be about Jesus? (31-36)

Key Theological Idea: You must be born again. Evangelistic Truth: We must understand that we are all desperate for grace. I. An understanding of people’s desperation for grace gives us an evangelistic understanding of others II. An understanding of people’s desperation for grace gives us evangelistic applications III. An understanding of people’s desperation for grace gives us an evangelistic hope

Key Idea: Jesus came to offer new life Key Application:The Cruciformed life is a life shaped by the Gospel I. The Cruciformed life values the Gospel II. The Cruciformed life is shaped by the Gospel

Key idea: How can we recognize and repent of sinful anger in our heart 1. What treasure do I fight for? (God’s glory or an idol) – James 4:1-4; Matthew 12:34-35 Anger starts with a value statement, “This is wrong.” I either value God’s glory or an idol. 2. What posture do I take? (Judge or Helper) – James 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 6:7 Anger makes a positional statement, “I’m against this.” I either judge or help in the face of wrong. 3. What response do I choose? (Righteous or Sinful Anger) – Psalm 145:8-9; Luke 6:35-36 Anger finally takes an action, saying, “I must respond.” I either display righteous or sinful anger in my response.

Key Idea: Following Christ means that our new life is fully and ultimately about Christ. I. We have a new object of faith II. We have a new understanding of reality III. We have new change and growth IV. We have a new mission

Understanding Who We Are Not (“I am not the Christ”) Understanding Who We Are (“I am a voice… I am not worthy”) Understanding Who Jesus Is (“the Lamb of God”)

Key Idea: If we are to live fruitful lives for the glory of God, we must abide in Christ, the true vine. I. Assess your life II. Allow God to prune your life III. Abide on Christ for all of life