Godly Character: Power and Responsibility
Genesis 41:37-57

Main idea: God has expectations for those in authority. 

Authority is given to those who reflect God’s character (41:37-45). 

Those in authority have a duty for those whom they lead (41:46-49). 

Those is authority bless and are blessed by their obedience (41:50-52). 

Those in authority demonstrate faithfulness through hardship (41:53-57).

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Character: Serve in Adversity
Genesis 39:21-23

Main idea: God has given us purpose in times of hardship. 

God is with us in the difficult times (39:21). 

God’s kindness is present in even the worst circumstances (39:21). 

God’s favor takes the form of responsibility (39:21-23).

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Godly Character: Resisting Temptation
Genesis 39:6-20.

Main idea: We must flee from temptation. 


We must run from temptation because giving in to sin…
 …destroys trust (39:8-9a).
…damages relationships (39:9b).
…is an affront to God (39:9c).

We must avoid situations in which we may be tempted (39:10). 

Our desire for integrity must be greater than our desire for pleasure (39:11-20).

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Godly Character: Trusting in God
Genesis 37:2-36, 39:1-50:26

Main idea: Trusting in God requires full faith and surety. 


We must serve where we are (39:1-6).


We must suffer with faithful expectation (39:21-23).


We must rely on God and give him the praise (41:15-16).


Our faithfulness will bless both ourselves and others (45:4-8).

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Holy Week: Sunday
Matthew 28:1-21

Main idea: On Sunday, Jesus came out of the tomb. 


Jesus conquered death and the grave (28:1-15).


Jesus commissioned his followers (28:7-20).

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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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