Holy Week:Friday-Saturday
Matthew 26:47-27:

Main idea: On Friday, Jesus gave himself up as a willing sacrifice for our sin. 


Jesus submitted to those in authority (26:47-27:14).


Jesus endured the chastisement of the people (27:15-31).


Jesus committed himself to be crucified (27:32-44).


Jesus consented himself to death (27:45-56).

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Holy Week: Wednesday-Thursday
Matthew 26:1-46

Main idea: Jesus was prepared for the cross. 

Jesus knew that his death was coming (26:6-13). 

Jesus knew who was against him (26:1-5, 14-16). 

Jesus knew the weakness of man (26:17-35). 

Jesus knew the Father was with him (26:36-46).

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Holy Week: Monday-Tuesday
Matthew 21:1-24:44

Main idea: On Monday and Tuesday, Jesus was revealed as the Messiah. 


Jesus revealed his position (Matt. 21:1-11, 14-17, 45-46).


Jesus revealed his power (Matt. 21:18-23).


Jesus revealed his authority (Matt. 21:12-13, 23-27).


Jesus revealed his wisdom (Matt. 22:15-40).


Jesus revealed the hypocrites (Matt. 23:1-39).


Jesus revealed the future (Matt. 24:1-44).

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Featuring special guest preacher Dr. Blake Newsom of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

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The Love of God
John 3:1-22

Main idea: Salvation springs from God’s perfect love. 

God’s love is for everyone. 

God’s love is sacrificial. 

God’s love is trustworthy. 

God’s love is unlimited.

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James: Trust
James 4:13-5:20

Main idea: Faith in God requires trust in God. 

True faith trusts in God’s plan (4:13-17).

True faith trusts in God’s provision (5:1-6).

True faith trusts in God’s timing (5:7-11). 

True faith trusts in God’s truth (5:12).

True faith trusts in God’s wisdom (5:13-20).

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James: The Tongue
James 3:1-12

Main idea: An uncontrolled tongue is harmful.

Are you mature enough to teach (3:1-2)?

Is your tongue controlled or uncontrolled (3:3-12)?
- A controlled tongue is useful (3:3-4). 
- An uncontrolled tongue is destructive (3:5-6). 
- The tongue is uncontrollable for any man (3:7-8). 
- Be single-minded in your worship and practice (3:9-12).

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James: Works
James 2:1-26

Main idea: Good works are the evidence of Christian faith. 


Favoritism does not reflect the love of God (2:1-4).


Discrimination does not communicate the love of God (2:5-9).


Compassion displays the love of God (2:10-13).


Active faith results in good works (2:14-26).

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James: Be Doers
James 1:19-27

Main idea: Genuine faith will change how we live. 


Be quick to listen (1:19-21).


Be slow to speak (1:19-21).


Be doers (1:22).


Be self-aware (1:23-25).


Be Jesus (1:26-27).

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