1. The trials we experience are tests of our faith that bring honor to God -vv. 1-10-.-2. We are not tempted by God- we are tempted when we are drawn away by our own desires -vv. 11-15-.-3. Every good and perfect gift comes from God -vv. 16-18-.

Main Points-1. Human need trumps religious tradition -2-23-28-.-2. Doing good is always right -3-1-6-.

Main Points-1. Human need trumps religious tradition -2-23-28-.-2. Doing good is always right -3-1-6-.

Main Points-1. Jesus is a friend of sinners -vv. 13-17- Matthew 11-19- Luke 7-34-.-2. Jesus makes everything new -vv. 18-22- 2 Corinthians 5-17- Revelation 21-5-.--Questions-1. Are you a friend of sinners--2. Do you accept the newness that Christ brings-

Main Points-1. When Jesus comes, sin leaves -vv. 1, 5-.-2. A critical heart cannot worship -vv. 6-8, 12-.

Main Points-1. Jesus prayed -v. 35-. He made time to be alone with His Father.-2. Jesus preached -vv. 36-39, 45-. He made His priorities clear.-3. Jesus healed -vv. 40-44-. He made a leper clean.--Questions-Why don't we spend time with God- Why don't we read His Word- Why don't we pray--1. We don't make time for it.-2. We don't believe that God will accept us.

Main Points-1. Jesus has authority to teach -vv. 21-22-.-2. Jesus has authority over evil -vv. 23-28, 32-34-.-3. Jesus has authority over sickness -vv. 29-34-.--Questions-1. Are you bowing your knee before Jesus--2. Are you confessing that Jesus is Lord-

Main Points-1. If you love God, you will care about His reputation.-2. If you love God, you will love His people.-3. If you love God, you will suffer for His sake.-4. If you love God, you will fear His name.

Main Points-1. Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom of God -v. 14-.-2. Jesus preached both repentance and faith -v. 15-.-3. Jesus called disciples to follow Him -v. 17-.

Main Points-1. The good news is that Jesus came -v. 1-.-2. The good news is that Jesus identified with us -vv. 9, 13-.-3. The good news is that Jesus won -v. 13-.