Jason Lefler teaches from 1 John 2:15-17. John, the last surviving apostle, was living in Ephesus and confronting a rising plague of gnosticism that was creeping into the church. He wrote this letter to affirm that God can be truly known and that His salvation is certain for the genuine believer.

• Do not love the world (v15)
  • What does God mean by world?
    • 1. World of sin
    • 2. World of darkness
• It is not from the Father (v16)
  • Where does this "world of darkness" come from?
    • 1. Prince of darkness
  • What does God want us to love?
    • 1. Love God
    • 2. Love His people
• This world is passing away (v17)
  • Message to the non-believer
    • 1. Repent and believe
    • 2. Seek after Christ
  • Message to the believer
    • 1. Renew your affections for Christ
    • 2. See sin for what it is death
    • 3. The Father's love for you can be known and is the same now as it will be in heaven

Mark continues to show his readers the person and work of Jesus Christ, and in doing so, he highlights five characteristics of the true disciple of Jesus.

• A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by faith (9:14-29)
• A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by humility (9:30-37)
• A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by unity (9:38-41)
• A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by holiness (9:42-50)
• A true disciple of Jesus is characterized by love (10:1-12)

This passage begs the question, "Do you really know Jesus?" We will see that truly knowing Jesus causes a response of radical discipleship to Him.

• Jesus is the suffering Messiah who is worthy of our devotion (8:27-34)
• Jesus is the greatest treasure who is worthy of our lives (8:35-38)
• Jesus is the Son of God who is worthy of our worship (9:1-8)

In this passage, we will see what true "uncleanliness" is, and then we will see that the gospel of Jesus Christ provides both hope and action for those who are unclean.

• What is unclean? (7:1-23)
  • The heart of legalism and hypocrisy
• A message ot the unclean (7:24-8:10)
  • A call to believe (7:24-30)
  • A call to be restored (7:31-37)
  • A call to be satisfied (8:1-10)

In this passage, several echoes from the Exodus are evident, highlighting how Jesus is the Greater Moses. As we look for our ultimate provision and ultimate deliverance, we are to look at the One who is ultimately glorious, Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

• Look to Jesus the Provider (v30-44)
  • Jesus provides rest
  • Jesus provides spiritual nourishment
  • Jesus provides physical nourishment
• Look to Jesus the Glorious Deliverer (v45-52)
  • Jesus is the deliverer
  • Jesus is glorious

Scott Denny preaches from Genesis 3. Did God actually say? It's a question that sits at the heart of every temptation we face. A question that challenges the very nature, character and promises of God. A question that tempts humanity to look for answers outside of the gospel for hope, for joy, for contentment. Since Genesis 3 we have lived in an age of deception filled with false hopes and empty promises, but since Genesis 3 there has been a promised hope for deliverance from the deception, the destruction and the doom of sin. Jesus Christ is that promised deliverer. Did God really say? Yes He did!

• The Enemy Decieves (v1-5)
• Eve Doubts (v6)
• Everything Destroyed (v7-19a)
• Everyone Doomed (v19b, 24)
• The Enemy Defeated (v15)

Dan Arcilla preaches from Acts 9.

Luke Shelnutt teaches from Exodus 3.

Jacob Withrow will be preaching a two part series on 2 Peter chapter 1. This week we will hear Peter's call for us to draw on the power of God for "life and godliness." Next week we will hear Peter remind us of the trustworthiness of Scriptures as the foundation for a godly life.

• Furnish Your Faith by the Power of God (v3-4)
• Furnish Your Faith with Seven Qualities (v5-7) Wi
  • With Virtue (5b)
  • With Knowledge (v5c)
  • With Self-control (v6a)
  • With Steadfastness (v6b)
  • With Godliness (v6c)
  • With Brotherly Love (v7a)
  • With Love (v7b)
• Furnish Your Faith to Confirm Your Calling and Election (v10-11)
• Be Reminded of These Qualities (v12-15)

Mark continues to show that suffering and rejection are to be expected both for Christ and His followers.

• The Rejection of Christ (v1-6a)
• The Mission given by Christ (v6b-13)
• The Cost of Following Christ (v14-30)