Daniel 5
Daniel 5
God will not be mocked; He will be honored in judgment for those who refuse to bow before Him.
Judgment for those who live self-centered, self-gratifying, self-exalting lives.
Judgment for blasphemers against God who refuse to repent of their arrogance.
Judgment for those who reject God’s call to repent of their self-centered view of reality.
Take Courage: God is in Charge
Daniel 4
Key Idea: Who is God? And How Should I Respond?
We see God is Sovereign over all and humbles those who trust in themselves.
Recognize, God is Sovereign. (Daniel 4:1-3)
Be Shocked, God is All-Powerful. (Daniel 4:4-18)
Turn Away from Sin, God is Just/Right. (Daniel 4:19-27)
Be Humbled, God is the Ultimate Authority. (Daniel 4:28-33)
Worship, God is the Gracious King. (Daniel 4:34-37)
Easter Sunday
Matthew 28:1-15
Why go to a tomb? (Matthew 28:1)
Jesus rose from the dead. (Matthew 28:2-6)
Two ways to respond to the Resurrection (Matthew 28:7-15)
Go, Tell, Worship, Follow (Matthew 28:7-10)
Rejection (Matthew 28:11-15)
Courage Runs to Jesus
Daniel 2
People want proof (Daniel 2:1-11)
Courage rests on God (Daniel 2:12-16)
Courage runs to Jesus (Daniel 2:17-25)
Courage acts and speaks up (Daniel 2:26-49)
Roar: Living a Life of Courage
Daniel 1
God is at work even in the darkest times (Daniel 1:1-7)
Courage is a result of knowing God and ourselves (Daniel 1:8-21)
Owning Your Faith
2 Timothy 1:2-5; 2:15
Requires having your own relationship with Christ
Work on your relationship with Christ
Focus on what Christ has to say rather than worrying what others have to say
Get to know and understand how to handle God's word
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37
The lawyer stoop up with a question (10:25)
What is written in the law? (10:26)
Love the Lord your God (10:27)
You have answered correctly (10:28)
Still desiring to justify himself (10:29)
Jericho (10:30)
The Priest (10:31)
The Levite (10:32)
The Samaritan (10:33)
Loving your neighbor as yourself (10:34-35)
Which of these proved to be a neighbor? (10:36)
God or No God
Revelation 3:14-22
God lives, idols do not (Revelation 3:14)
God gives life, idols decorate death (Revelation 3:15-18)
God disciplines those He loves: repent (Revelation 3:19-20)
God reigns forever (Revelation 3:21-22)
Stand Out
Revelation 2:18-29
Jesus Sees and Stands Firm (Revelation 2:18)
Stand out by growing faith (Revelation 2:19)
Stand out by righteousness (Revelation 2:20-21)
Stand out in light of judgment (Revelation 2:22-23)
Stand out by holding on to what you have (Revelation 2:24-25)
Then you will stand out in the end (Revelation 2:26-29)
Hold Onto Hope
Revelation 2:12-17
Hold onto faith by Scripture (Revelation 2:12)
Hold onto faith by steady trust (Revelation 2:13)
Hold onto faith by fellowship (Revelation 2:14-16)
Hold onto faith by hope in a future reward (Revelation 2:17)
The Church in Smyrna
Revelation 2:8-11
Know you’re rich (Revelation 2:9)
Do not be afraid (Revelation 2:10)
Be faithful (Revelation 2:10b)
Listen to the Spirit (Revelation 2:11)
The Church in Ephesus
Revelation 2:1-7
God knows your life (2-3, 6)
Return to your first love (4-5, 7)
A Vision for 2022
Psalm 103
Remember the Lord's work (1-7)
Meditate on Whom the Lord is (8-19)
Praise the Lord (20-22)
Everlasting Father
John 10
Jesus is the promise of Isaiah 9:6
Jesus gives salvation (1-9)
Jesus gives abundant life (10)
Jesus gives His life (11-18)
Jesus protects forever (19-42)
Mighty God
Colossians 1:15-23
Why does Jesus deserve to be first priority?
He is God.
He is the Leader Over Everything.
He is the Reconciler.
You can trust Him.