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Ecclesiastes 8:1-15 While living in a wicked world, seek wisdom and joy by fearing God. - Living with Wicked Rulers (8:1-9) - Living in a Wicked World (8:10-15)

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 We must see the extent of sin’s curse, for wisdom to do its work.   Our Twisting of Wisdom (Eccl. 7:15-22) Our Seeking of Schemes (Eccl. 7:23-29) 

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 Learn from death and the limits of wisdom by looking to God.   The Lessons from Death (Eccl. 7:1-4 & 8-10) The Limits of Wisdom (Eccl. 5-7, & 11-12)  The Looking to God (Eccl 7:13-14) 

Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12  Wealth is ruinous unless God gives enjoyment.   5:8-9 – Abuse of wealth by the powerful  5:10-12 - Satisfied 5:13-17 - An evil I have seen 5:18-20 - I have seen to be good 6:1-6 - An evil I have seen -  6:7-9 - Satisfied 6:10-12 – Abuse of power – Transition The Lack of Satisfaction – Eccl 5:8-12 & 6:7-12 The Path to Ruination – Eccl 5:13-17 & 6:1-6 The God given Occ...

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 - Why must we guard our steps? (Eccl 5:1-3) - Why might our works be destroyed? (Eccl 5:4-7)The God of Heaven sees through our words and works to our hearts.

Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16 Though life brings sorrow, we grow in community. -Life Brings Sorrow (3:16-4:3) -Growing in Community. (4:4-16)

Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 The Lord of time limits our access to deepen our reverence. - The Lord of Time (Eccl 3:1-8) - Limits our Access (Eccl 3:9-13) - To Deepen our Reverence (Eccl 3:14-15)

Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26Finding happiness is like chasing the wind; it’s uncatchable unless it’s freely received. - The Unhappy Business (1:12-18) - The Happiness Experiment (2:1-11) - The Despair from Death (2:12-26)

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 & 12:8-14 What gain is there under the sun? - The Preacher (Eccl. 1:1-3) - The Gain (Eccl. 1:3-11) - The Pain (Eccl. 12:8-14)Life under the sun is fleeting, but fearing God brings gain.

James 2:1-13 Presented by Jeff Watts Partiality is opposed to the gospel and betrays the law of love. Partiality... - Is opposed to the gospel (1-7) -Betrays the law of love (8-13)

James 1:19-27 Pure religion humbly listens to God and actively loves the weak - Pure religion humbly listens to God -Pure religion perseveres to act -Pure religion loves the weak

James 1:1-18 Faithfully enduring life's trials grows our love for the God whose blessing endures forever. - Enduring Life's Trials (1-12) - The God Who Endures (13-18)

Jesus is coming, so what? - What are you worshiping? (6-9) - What are you doing? (10-15) - What are you desiring? (16-21)

Revelation 21:1-22:5 Prepare for God’s city now so we can dwell with Him then. - The Dwelling (Rev 21:1-8) - The Bride (Rev 21:9-22) - The Light (Rev 21:23-22:5)

Revelation 20 Worship Jesus and be blessed with life; but it’s off to hell for all idolaters.    ·      The Necessity (Rev 20:1-3 & 7-10) ·      The Blessing (Rev 20:4-6) ·      The Judgment (Rev 20:11-15 & 7-10)

Revelation 19:6-21 Prepare for the Bridegroom’s coming or be consumed. Prepare the Bride (Rev 19:6-10) For the Bridegroom (Rev 19:11-16) Or be Consumed (Rev 19:17-21) 

Revelation 18:1-19:5 Flee the world and what it treasures to rejoice in righteousness.   Flee the world (Rev. 18:1-8) What it treasures (Rev 18:9-19) Rejoice in Righteousness (Rev 18:20-19:5) 

Revelation 17 Do not marvel at the world’s luxury and comfort; God’s judgment has come. ● The Marvelous Woman (Rev 17:1-6) ● The Conquering Lamb (Rev 17:7-14 ● The Purpose of God (Rev 17:15-18)

Revelation 15-16  Rejoice in God’s just wrath by readying yourself for Jesus’ return . Rejoicing in God’s Just Wrath (Rev 15:1-16:7) Readying yourself for Jesus’ Return (Rev 16:8-21)

Revelation 14 What you worship and fear marks you for redemption or judgment .  ·      The Worship (Rev 14:1-5) ·      The Fear (Rev 14:6-13) ·      The Harvest (Rev 14:14-20)

Revelation 13 Watch what you worship, counterfeits are everywhere.  The First Beast (Rev 13:1-10) The Second Beast (Rev 13:11-18) 

Revelation 12 Know the dragon, but rest in the King. • The Woman and the Wilderness (Rev 12:1-6, 13-17b) • The Silencing of the Serpent (Rev 12:7-12

Prophesy God’s Word in the face of opposition because the King is coming. The Sweet and Bitter Prophecy (Rev 10)  The Protection and Opposition (Rev 11:1-14) The King and His Coming (Rev 11:15-19) 

Revelation 8-9 God answers the prayers of his people by mercifully bringing judgment.  So,  Pray for His Kingdom, while marveling at His mercy.   ·       God mercifully brings judgment  ·       By answering prayer

Revelation 7 Who can stand in the day of God’s wrath ? Those sealed by God (Rev 7:1-8)  Those washed in the blood (Rev 7:9-17)