The Jerusalem Council

Big Question: What is necessary for Gentiles to participate in Israelite salvation? (Acts 15:1-35)

1. The Big Dispute over the Salvation of Gentiles (1–6)

2. The Judgment of Peter and James (7–21)

3. The Joyous Result for Gentiles (22–35)

Adopted Isrealites Part 1

Not According to People

Big Idea: Hold firm to the Pauline gospel as the independent revelation of the Son.

1. Paul’s gospel was received directly from Jesus. (1:11–17)

2. Paul’s gospel independently matches Jerusalem’s. (1:18–2:10)

There is One Gospel

Big Idea: Hold fast to the one true gospel to please God, not people.

1. Watch out! Don’t desert the one gospel! (6–9)

2. Please God, not people with the one gospel. (10)

Grace, Peace, and Glory

Big Idea: Receive the apostolic offer of God’s grace and peace through the Christ, and honor Him forever.

1. Apostolic Address to the Galatian Assemblies (1–2)

2. God’s Grace and Peace Offered through Christ (3–4)

3. Honor to God Forever in Response (5

Introduction to Galatians

1. Galatian Chruches

2. Galatian Problem

3. Galatian Remedy

4. Galatian Lessons

Christmas Eve Service

Word of the Davidic Shepherd-King

Big Idea: Jesus the Shepherd-King has arrived to save Isreal. Praise and glorify God.

1. Caesar’s word

2. Heaven’s word

3. Shepherds’ word

4. Parents’ word

Biblical Covenants Part 7

Big Idea: Embrace your identity in Christ as the people of the New Covenant

1. Eph 2:11-3:6

2. Rom 9-11

Spiritual Discernment Part 6

Biblical Covenants Part 6

Big Idea: Live in the New Covenant ministry.

1. Jesus’ high priestly ministry (Heb 7:11–10:18)

2. Jesus’ servants’ ministry (2 Cor 2:14–4:6)

Biblical Covenants Part 5

1. The New Covenant — Kingdom Heart (Jer 31:31-34)

   a. The Promise of the New Covenant

   b. The Cutting of the New Covenant

Spiritual Discernment Part 5

Biblical Covenants Part 4

Big Idea: Cod establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.

1. The New Covenant — Kingdom Heart (Jer 31:31-34)

a. The Need for a New Covenant

b. The Promise of the New Covenant

Spiritual Discernment Part 4

Biblical Covenants Part 3

Big Idea: God establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.

1.      The Davidic Covenant—Kingdom House (2 Sam 7)

A Radical Partnership

Passage: Philemon

Big Idea: Embrace the radical partnership that can only be found in Christ

Outline:

• A history

• A greeting

• A prayer

• An appeal

• An imperative

• A salutation

• A partnership

Spiritual Discernment Part 3

How Have You Loved Us?

Malachi 1:1-5

Big Idea: Praise God for His lovingkindness.

1. Why Malachi?

2. God’s past lovingkindness

3. God’s patience with Israel

4. God’s keeps His promises leading to praise for His name

Biblical Covenants Part 2

Big Idea: God establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.

1. The Abrahamic Covenant—Kingdom Land & Seed (Gen 15 & 17)

2. The Israelite Covenant—Kingdom Administration (Exodus–Deuteronomy)