Matthew 1:20-211. When you hear the name of Jeusu, what does it mean to you?2. He will save his people from their sins.3. Christmas is a good time to take spiritual inventory.

Matthew 19:4-61. One day you wake up and find that you did not marry yourself.2. Yet you are still in the 'covenant of companionship.'3. In your marriage commit to 'ministry, not manipulation.'

1. Healthy communication is important in every relationship, but espcially vital in marriage.2 In what ways are your words 'rotten'?3. Use your communication to hear, heal, nourish and benefit others.4. Jesus spoke the edifying word to you and made you members of His one body.

Genesis 2:15-18, 20b-251. The Divine Plan of Marriage2. Humanity's Tragic Failure in Marriage3. Jesus' Triumphant Redemption of Marriage

Matthew 7:28-291. Astonished at what he says2. Astonished at who he is

Acts 8:1-81. God uses persecution in a chain reaction to extend his kingdom2. You may lament when the trouble comes, but don't simply look for understanding in the immediate circumstances3. Even if persecution brings suffering or exile, the gospel is still good news and it brings joy

Matthew 7:24-29

Matthew 7:13-141. The wooing of the world's wide road2. The necessity of the Savior's narrow road 3. Join in Jesus' mission of seeking and saving the lost!