We draw near to:
1. The God of Freedom (v 1)
2. The God of Purpose (v 2)
3. The God of Victory (v 3-6)
4. The God of Power (v 7-8)

The Training Ground (Matt 4:12-16)
• Galilee
• A message of hope
• The Kingdom is at hand

Calling the Crew (Matt 4:17-22)
• God calls normal people
• Making disciples
• In the image of Jesus
• Our calling as disciple-makers

The Mission Begins (Matt 4:23-25)
• Throughout Galilee and beyond
• The Kingdom in their midst
• The supernatural Kingdom

1. When Temptation Comes (4:1-2)
• Ostrich Response
• Fainting Goat Response
• Healthy Response
• Acknowledge the existence of the devil and evil
• Acknowledge the sovereignty of God
• Abide in Christ and suit up (Eph 6:10-18)

2. Overcoming Temptation 1: Provision (4:3-4)
• Do you trust God to provide what you need?

3. Overcoming Temptation 2: Control (4:5-7)
• Do you trust God is there, sees you, and that His ways are best?

1. What is baptism?

2. God’s great purpose and plan
• Preparing
• Revealing
• Embracing Our God-given Role

3. Who is worthy?
• Heavens were opened…
• God the Spirit
• God the Father
• God the Son
• He is worthy.
• In Jesus, we are made right.

1. Preparing the Way (1-6)
2. Confronting the Religious (7-10)
3. The Kingdom is at Hand (11-12)

• Are we concerned for repentance in our own lives?
• Have we become the religious, with little concern for those far from God?
• Are we heralding/preaching the good news?

1. Challenges and adversity are part of the journey (2:13-25)
2. Facing tragedy begins with a Biblical worldview (2:16-28)
3. God will bring good from adversity and tragedy (2:19-23)

Who was Mary?
Who was Joseph?
The incredible privilege of family.

What spiritual rhythms do I need to set?
Are we abiding?
Are we living spiritually natural and naturally spiritual?

The Stirrings of a Kingdom: What’s in a name?
Matthew 1:1-17

Jesus is King

Looking at a Lineage of Real Life:

Abraham
Jacob
Ruth
David
Uzziah
Josiah

You and I Belong:

Ephesians 3:14-20
Galatians 4:4-7

I. Christian Leaders Discern God's Will: Acts 10 & 11

• First Reactions: v.2-3
• Context Explained: v.4
• Spiritually Focused: v.5
• God's Invitation: v.6
• God Persists: v.9

• Confirmations: v.11


II. Christian Leaders Confirm God's Will: v.18 

• Prayer

• Circumstances

• Scriptures
• Church