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We will live boldly when we remember these two truths about our living hope:

1. Our living hope provides a future inheritance. (v. 3-5)

A. An inheritance provided by God.

B. An inheritance that is indestructible.

C. An inheritance that is reserved indefinitely.

2. Our living hope provides present joy as we walk through life. (v. 6-9)

A. A joy to walk through trials and tests.

B. A joy to walk by faith in relationship with Christ.

C. A joy to walk in constant deliverance.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

» What aspect of your future inheritance comforts you the most in difficult times?

» How does knowing that God has a purpose in your trials help you through them?

» Is there a brother or sister in Christ who is struggling with anxiety that you could go to with these promises and share with and encourage them?

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The Master's Recipe for Restoration

1. Jesus searched and found the doubters

2. Jesus Spoke words of Peace to the discouraged

3. Jesus Served His disciples with Humble Kindness

4. Jesus Spoke the Truth in Love for their Discipleship - In Love, Jesus restored Peter the denier and John the deserter

The Master's Recipe for Restoration

1. Jesus searched and found the doubters

2. Jesus Spoke words of Peace to the discouraged

3. Jesus Served His disciples with Humble Kindness

4. Jesus Spoke the Truth in Love for their Discipleship - In Love, Jesus restored Peter the denier and John the deserter

Acts 1:14

What should we learn about trusting God from Jesus' mother?

1. Mary displayed humility - She humbly...

A. Received the message from the angel. (Luke 1:26-37)

B. Responded in trust to the word of God. (Luke 1:38-45)

C. Resounded in praise to the Lord. (Luke 1:46-56)

2. Mary experienced happiness - She and Joseph both...

A. Rejoiced at the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. (Luke 2:6-7)

B. Celebrated with unlikely visitors. (Luke 2:8-21; Matthew 2:1-12)

3. Mary embraced heaviness of heart -

A. She carried future grief. (Luke 2:22-38)

B. They fled to Egypt. (Matt. 2:13-15)

C. They put up with embarrassment. (Matt. 2:19-23)

D. She witnessed the rejection of her Son. (Luke 4:16-30)

E. She was socially distanced by Jesus. (John 2:5; Luke 8:19-21; Luke 11:27-28)

4. Mary encountered heartache -

A. She suffered the death of her husband Joseph. (John 19:25-27)

B. She endured the crucifixion of her Son Jesus.

5. Mary was anchored in hope -

A. She was unmentioned at the Resurrection.

B. She was united in prayer after the ascension. (Acts 1:14)

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

» How was Jesus able to reach and restore the men who failed?

» What does Jesus' loving response mean for us when we struggle and fail?

» How should I respond toward those who are struggling around me?

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John 21

What is the Master's recipe for restoration?

1. Jesus searched and found the doubters. (1-3)

2. Jesus spoke words of peace to the doubters. (4-8)

3. Jesus served his disciples with humble kindness. (9-14)

4. Jesus spoke the truth in love for their discipleship (15-19)

What is the Master's recipe for restoration?

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1. Jesus searched and found the doubters. (1-3)

2. Jesus spoke words of peace to the doubters. (4-8)

3. Jesus served his disciples with humble kindness. (9-14)

4. Jesus spoke the truth in love for their discipleship (15-19)

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

» How was Jesus able to reach and restore the men who failed?

» What does Jesus' loving response mean for us when we struggle and fail?

» How should I respond toward those who are struggling around me?

John 21

The Master's Recipe for Restoration?

1. Jesus Searched and Found the Doubters (v.1-3)

2. Jesus Spoke Words of Peace to the Discouraged (v.4-8)

3. Jesus Served His Disciples with Humble Kindness (v.9-14)

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John 12: 12-19

Five keywords from John's account of Jesus' triumphal entry:

1. The Expectation of a King. (v. 12)

2. The Celebration of a King. (v. 13)

3. The Coronation of the King. (v. 14-15)

4. The Confusion about this King. (v. 16)

5. The Division over this King. (v. 17-19)

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

» Describe the expectations of the crowd as Jesus entered the city riding on a donkey. How were they correct and how were they confused?

» How are you encouraged to know that there is always a purpose in our pain or trials?

» Why is there intense division over Jesus of Nazareth to this day?

» Who are you concerned about that they will receive Christ as Lord?

» Thank God for the gospel and pray for those in need of salvation.

You are loved!

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1 John 4:7-21

What should I embrace to experience and to express this love?

1. The Truth about this love. (4:7-12)

2. The Test for this love. (4:13-14)

3. The Testimony to this love. (4:15-16)

4. The Triumph in this love. (v. 17-19)

5. The Takeaway from this love. (4:20-21)

Questions for reflection, discussion and prayer:

» What is it about God's loving embrace that pushes out fear?

» How has this passage helped you to better understand and experience God's love?

» One step that I need to take to express God's love is...

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