Argument: Endure running the Christian race of faith.

Outline: 3 Strategies for Running Faith’s Race
1. Run unencumbered (1a-b)
2. Run with endurance (1c)
3. Run with eyes fixed on the prize (2-3)

Argument: The gospel infuriates proud people.

Outline:
1. A Riot Caused (19:21-34)
2. A Riot Calmed (19:35-20:1)

Argument: The risen Christ is toppling the domain of darkness through his Word.

Outline: 3 Movements of Kingdom Advancement
1. The Apostle is Authenticated (11–12)
2. The Frauds are Exposed (13–16)
3. The Gospel is Received (17–20)

Argument: God does great things through people convinced of his Word.

Outline: 3 Traits of Faithful Gospel Workers
1. Clarity (1–7)
2. Boldness (8)
3. Endurance (9–10)

Argument: Intentional discipleship in the Scriptures must be a top priority for every Christian.

Outline: 3 Movements Demonstrating how Essential Discipleship is to the Church’s Mission
1. The priority of discipling (18–23)
2. An example of discipling (24–27)
3. The fruit of discipling (28)

Argument: God’s sovereignty fuels our mission.

Outline: 3 Fingerprints of a Sovereign God
1. God provides people and opportunities for mission (1–8)
2. God provides words that comfort and compel us (9–11)
3. God provides proof as we work and watch together (12–18)

Argument: God grants strength and salvation to his people for his glory.

Outline: 3 Motivations for the Christian Walk
1. God grants strength (12–14)
2. God grants salvation (15–16)
3. For the glory of God (17)

Argument: If you want a holy life, you must be saturated with Scripture.

Outline: 2 Ways to Fill Yourself with the Word
1. Keep the word in your heart (9–12)
2. Keep the word on your lips (13–16)

Argument: God will guard believers as they live in a godless society.

Outline: 3 Clarifications to Prevent Losing your Mind in a Fallen World
1. The Place We Live
2. The Prayers We Offer
3. The Promises We Believe

Argument: The good things we enjoy are from God, not the results of human achievement.

Outline: 5 Blessings Demonstrating God’s Ordering and Maintenance of Society
1. Shelter (1a)
2. Protection (1b)
3. Food (2a–b)
4. Sleep (2c)
5. Children (3–5)