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MAIN IDEA: 2 Corinthians 3 presents five categories of confidence to pursue in Christian service so that you might regroup, recalibrate, and refresh your labor in the Lord, even amidst criticism, confrontation, and/or combat.

1. Confidence in God’s Commendation (vv. 1–3)

2. Confidence in Christ (vv. 4–6)

3. Confidence in New Covenant Ministry (vv. 7–11)

4. Confidence in New Creation and Conversion (vv. 12–17)

5. Confidence in Common and Continual Consecration (v. 18)

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INTRODUCTION:

MAIN IDEA: 1 Timothy 2:9–15 presents a cohesive four-piece portrait of biblical femininity in local church corporate worship so that we, the church, might affirm biblical gender roles and functions in the church unto joy, freedom, and the glory of God.

1. Adornment in the Assembly (vv. 9–10)

2. Conduct in the Congregation (vv. 11–12)

   a. Positive (v. 11)

   b. Negative [w/positive reinforcement] (v. 12)

3. Premises for the Prohibition (vv. 13–14)

   a. Creational Ordinance (v. 13)

   b. Decisive Deception (v. 14)

4. Guidance for those Gathered (v. 15)

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1. The PROLOGUE — The Word Who Came (John 1:1–14)

2. The PROOF — The Signs That Reveal Him (John 2–11)

3. The PROCLAMATIONS — The I AM Sayings (John 6–15)

4. The PRAYER — The Upper Room Discourse (John 13–17)

5. The PASSION — The Hour of Glory (John 18–19)

6. The POWER — The Empty Tomb (John 20–21)

7. The PURPOSE — Written So You May Believe (John 20:30–31)

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MAIN IDEA: Our text sets forth three scenes that display God’s immeasurable grace in Christ to sinners so that you might have new, or renewed, hope in life and death on this wonderfully Good Friday.

1. The Crucifixion and a Cry for Compassion (vv. 32–38)

2. The Criminal Conversation with Condemnation and Conversion (vv. 39–43)

3. The Culminating Call of Committal from Christ’s Cross (vv. 44–46)

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Main Idea: This text demonstrates that God’s glory is the central concern in the Passion of the Son, urging you to live for His glory and boldly declare your allegiance to Him.

1. God’s Glory Purposed (vv.27-28)

2. God’s Glory Prophesied (vv.29-33)

3. God’s Glory not Perceived (vv.34-41)

4. God’s Glory not Preferred (vv.42-43)

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1. The Priority of Prayer

   a. The Petition

   b. The Place

   c. The Persons

2. The Posture of Prayer

3. The Prohibition in Prayer

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Main idea: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 calls believers in the local church to prioritize praying for all peoples without partiality so that we may live in peace and protect and proclaim the saving work of Jesus Christ for all peoples!

1. How should we pray? (2:1a)

   a. Pray all kinds of prayers!

2. Who should we pray for? (2:1-2)

   a. Pray for all kinds of people!

3. Why should we pray this way? (2:2b-7)

   a. The goal: to what end? (2:2b)

   i. To live a peaceful and quiet life

   ii. To live a godly and dignified life!

   b. The ground: for what reason? (2:3-7)

   i. There is no partiality in God’s salvation (v.4)

   ii. There is no partiality in Christ’s mediation (v.5)

   iii. There is no partiality in Christ’s ransom (v.6)

   iv. There is no partiality in Christ’s commission (v.7)

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1. The CHARGE Entrusted (v. 18a)

2. The CONFIRMATION Given (v. 18b)

3. The CONFLICT Commanded (v. 18c)

4. The CONVICTIONS Required (v. 19a)

5. The CATASTROPHE Warned (v. 19b-20)

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INTRODUCTION:

MAIN IDEA: 1 Timothy 1:12–17 highlights 4 necessary and worshipful responses to the reality and personal experience of God’s salvation.

1. Give Thanks to the Lord over Your Testimony (vv. 12–14)

   a. Give Thanks for What He Has Done in You (v. 12)

   i. He Has Given You Strength (v. 12a)

   ii. He Has Regarded You Faithful (v. 12b)

   iii. He Has Appointed You to His Service (v. 12c)

   b. Give Thanks for What He Has Overwhelmed (v. 13)

   i. Your Blasphemy (v. 13a)

   ii. Your Mistreatment of Christ (v. 13b)

   iii. Your Violence (v. 13c)

   c. Give Thanks for What Has Overflown (v. 14)

2. Emphasize the Gospel of Christ Jesus in Your Testimony (v. 15)

   a. The Veracity of the Gospel (v. 15a)

   b. The Universality of the Gospel (v. 15b)

   c. The Heart of the Gospel (v. 15c)

   d. The Intimacy of the Gospel (v. 15d)

3. Consider Christ’s Display to Others through Your Testimony (v. 16)

4. Ascribe Honor and Glory to God for Your Testimony (v. 17)

   a. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Sovereign (v. 17a)

   b. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Eternal (v. 17b)

   c. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Incorruptible (v. 17c)

   d. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Spirit (v. 17d)

   e. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Unique (v. 17e)

   f. Honor and Glorify Him Forevermore (v. 17f)

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1. The Law is good. (v. 8, Rom 7:7-13)

2. The Law is not made for believers. (v. 9a)

   a. Because believers are the righteousness of God. (2 Cor 5:21, Rom 8:1-2)

   b. Because believers are no longer under the Mosaic law. (Rom 7:1-4)

   c. Because believers are now under the law of Christ. (1 Cor 9:20-21)

3. The Law’s benefits for the believer.

   a. The Law reveals God’s nature.

   b. The Law reveals Christ.

   c. The Law provides wisdom.

4. The Law is made for unbelievers. (vv. 9b-10, Gal 3:19)

   a. The Law convicts the unrighteous of sin. (Rom 3:20)

   b. The Law reveals our need for the gospel. (Gal 3:23-25)

5. The Gospel is the answer to the Law. (vv. 10b-11)

   a. The Gospel produces spiritual health. (v. 10b, Eph 2:1-6)

   b. The Gospel reveals the glory of the blessed God. (v. 11a)

   c. The Gospel is a gift we must protect and share with others. (v. 11b)