God Save the King! (Psalm 20-21)
/The confidence of God’s people lies in their heavenly king who has accomplished salvation on their behalf and this confidence ought to lead them to be a people of prayer.
Judging with Mercy (Matthew 7:1-6)
/The mercy of Christ leads us to judge our brothers and sisters with love and compassion because the mercy we have received compels us to show mercy in return.
Moses Spoke of Me (Psalm 19; John 5:39-47)
/The Law of the Lord is glorious and life-giving because it reveals a Redeemer who is able to forgive and conquer sin and it is this Redeem that we meet in Jesus Christ.
Righteousness Through Baptism (Matthew 3:13-17)
/In Christ’s baptism we are given a picture of his death on the cross where he is proven to be the righteous Son of God who is rewarded with the new creation for the sake of sinners.
The Road to Zion (Psalm 18)
/The hope of God’s people to enter into his heavenly temple, lies in the righteousness of their king who is willing to walked the road of suffering to save them.
The Rock of Our Salvation (Jude 1:24-25; Exodus 33:18-23)
/e are to live each day, learning from the past, with our eyes firmly fixed on the future, taking comfort in Jesus Christ, the only one who can preserve our souls on the Last Day.
Mercy with Fear (Jude 1:22-23; Zechariah 3:1-5)
/The mercy of Christ compels us to show mercy to others, snatching them out of judgment, showing patience and grace, all the while despising the sin that stains them.
How to be Spirit-Filled in the End Times (Jude 1:17-21; Matthew 12:22-30)
/o be Spirit-filled in these Last Days, means to contend for the faith by submitting to God's word and building up one another in the faith.
Hidden Reefs (Jude 1:11-16; Isaiah 6:1-9a)
/Those within the church who reject God’s judgments and authority and would put their own words in the mouth of God are dangers to the church which will destroy it if they are not removed.
True Spirituality (Jude 1:5-10; Genesis 28:10-22)
/ude is saying that history teaches us that God cares very much about obedience and submission, even by those who have experienced his salvation and that true faith is characterized by obedience.
Contending for the Faith (Jude 1:3-4)
/o contend for the faith is to strive to conform our lives to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
A Resurrection Song (John 20:11-18; Exodus 25:17-22)
/Jesus meets Mary Magdalene in her darkness and despair and teaches her to live in hope because of the resurrection.
Called, Loved, Kept (Jude 1:1-2; Isaiah 49:1-6)
/Jude calls the church to identify with the Servant of the Lord promised by Isaiah and in-so-doing to take great comfort that he is able to keep them for the Last Day.
The Hyphenated-Church (Titus 3:8-15)
/The gospel calls us to avoid controversies and divisions and to find unity in the grace of Christ, which, in turn, leads us to love and serve one another.
Ready for Every Good Work (Titus 3:1-8; Deuteronomy 8:1-5)
/In order to be prepared for any good work you must remember all that you were without Christ and all that you are because of Christ.
Training in the Present Age (Titus 2:11-15; Exodus 33:18-34:7; Deuteronomy 8:1-5)
/Jesus Christ is the God of Israel, come in the flesh to redeem and purify a people for himself that he might return and take them home with him.
The Control of Self (Titus 2:1-10; Philippians 2:5-8)
/Every person who names Christ as his savior is called to a life of sacrifices and service—a life shaped by the cross of Christ.
Cretans Are Liars (Titus 1:10-16; Galatians 2:1-14)
/Leaders in the church are called to follow the example of Christ in confronting sin, even when it is unpopular and can cost them their lives.