Theme: The Lord of creation reveals His power over creation to His disciples.

1. The disciples question the Creator, vv. 35-38

2 Timothy 3:10-12; Romans 8:28; Psalm 119:71; 1 Peter 5:7.

2. The disciples observe the Creator, vv. 39-40

Hebrews...

Theme: The Lord promises His perfect peace to those who trust in Him.

Intro: Psa. 137:4-6; 35:10; Num. 14:8-9; Matt. 3:12.

1. The promise of God’s everlasting peace

Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 Peter 1:4; Acts 17:11; Luke 1:37, 46-53, 68-75; 1 Sam. 14:6; 1...

Theme: The kingdom of God will grow from insignificance to greatness.

1. The kingdom of God in its insignificance, vv. 30-31

Matthew 17:20; Philippians 2:7; John 1:46; Isaiah 53:3; Acts 17:6; John 12:23-24; Deuteronomy 21:23; 1 Corinthians 1:23-24...

Theme: As the church of Jesus Christ we must proclaim the glory of our God!

Intro: 1 Peter 1:8; Jeremiah 9:23-24.

1. The Proclamation of the Church

Luke 2:10-14, 17, 20, 27-30, 38; 1 Thess. 4:16-18; Heb. 11:6, 10, 13, 16; Rom. 8:20-23; Titus...

Theme: Jesus explains the sovereignty of God in the work of His grace.

1. The Mystery of God’s Sovereign Grace, vv. 26-27

Romans 3:9-12; 1 Corinthians 3:6-7; John 3:8.

2. The Potency of God’s Sovereign Grace, v. 28

Acts 12:10; Zechariah...

Theme: Christ pours out His blessings through His church.

Intro: Jer. 12:3; 25:34; James 5:5.

1. The blessing of food to the hungry, v. 6

Esther 1:4-5; Isa. 1:18; John 6:37; Psa. 63:1-5; 2 Cor. 12:9-10; Jonah 2:9; Luke 14:21, 23.

2. The blessing...

Theme: Jesus Calls those who have ears to hear to act upon His words.

1. Those who Hear are to Share

Isaiah 9:2; Matthew 5:16.

2. Those who Hear are to Give Heed

Proverbs 2:1-9; James 1:22; Romans 10:17; Proverbs 13:4; 19:15.

Theme: Our Lord Jesus Christ helps us even as He calls us to suffer in this world.

1. Christ’s Call to Suffering

John 16:33; Rev. 1:9; 2 Tim. 3:12; Dan. 5:6; Acts 16:30; Gal. 4:28-29; 1 John 3:11-12; Heb. 11:36-38; 1 Cor. 4:13; 1 Pet. 5:8-9; Lam...

Theme: Jesus explains the purpose of the parables for displaying the truth of the gospel of the kingdom.

1. Hearing the truth of the gospel

Psalm 78:1-2; Rev. 2-3; Psalm 115:6; 119:105; 1 Corinthians 4:7; Ephesians 2:8-9.

2. Knowing the truth of...

Theme: Christ opens His heart to His people after His ascension into heaven.

1. By Fulfilling His Promises to Us.

Titus 3:4-7; Acts 2:32-33; Psa. 68:18; Eph. 4:8, 12-16; Rom. 8:26-27; Acts 2:39; Heb. 10:27; Isa. 64:6; Jer. 33:16; John 14:16...