Main Point: Our hearts find rest in the work of Christ.

Outline: Three ways Jesus keeps our hearts from being troubled.

1. He takes us  (1-6)

2. He shows us  (7-11)

3. He empowers us (12-14)

Main Point: The cross clarifies who Jesus is and what it means to follow him.

Outline: Three ways the cross brings clarity

1. By displaying God’s glory (31–33)

2. By demonstrating why we love one another (34–35)

3. By establishing what following Jesus means (36–38)

Main Point: There is nothing more troubling in all the world than apostasy.

Outline: Four troubling truths of apostasy

1. It troubles Jesus

2. It unsettles Disciples

3. It reveals Imposters

4. It serves Satan

Main Point: Disciples of Christ follow his example by gladly serving others.

Outline - The foot washing lesson teaches us:

1. Who Christ is and what he has done for us (12–15)

2. Who we are and what we are to do for him (15–20)

Main Point: With shocking humility, Jesus demonstrates the depths of his love.

Outline - 3 questions to understand this scene

1. What does he do?

2. Why does he do it?

3. What does it mean?

Main Point: God tests our faith to teach us that he is our portion. Therefore, we can trust in his goodness.

Outline:

1. The Problem of the Wicked (v.2-15)

2. The Pursuit of Understanding (v.16-17)

3. The Provision of Justice (v.18-22)

4. The Portion for the Godly (v.23-28)

Main Point: Hear God’s testimony and worship the King.

Outline:

1. God's Testimony

2. Responses to God's Testimony

Anger (King Herod)

Ambivalence (the religious leaders)

Adoration (the wise men)

Main Point: In Christ’s birth, see the humility he demonstrates and the glory he deserves.

Outline:

1. The humility he demonstrates (1–7)

2. The praise he deserves (8–21)

Main Point: Praise God for the great reversals Jesus brings.

1. Recognize the source of God’s blessings (39–45)

2. Rejoice in the salvation God brings (46–56)

Main Point: Respond to God’s grace with humility and service.

1. A Great Announcement (26–33)

2. A Question Answered (34–37)

3. A Proper Response (29, 34, 38)