Redeemer Fellowship Church

Main Point: The Good Shepherd sticks close to his sheep, leading and looking after us until he brings us home. Outline: Where does the Good Shepherd lead us? 1. To green pastures (vv. 2–3a) 2. In paths of righteousness (v. 3b) 3. Through the valley (v. 4) 4. To the banquet table (v. 5) 5. Into the LORD’s house (v. 6)

Main Idea: You can pray to God for refuge because Jesus is your eternal king. Outline –  1. The Prayer for Refuge (61:1-3) 2. The Place of our Refuge (61:4-5) 3. The King of our Refuge (61:6-8)

Main Point: Endure suffering by standing firm in faith. Outline –  1. Pride threatens a firm faith, so practice humility. (5–7) 2. Temptation threatens a firm faith, so prioritize watchfulness. (8–9) 3. Discouragement threatens a firm faith, so persevere in hope. (10–14)

MP: Elders serve the church by looking to Jesus as they lead. Outline: How do faithful elders look to Jesus as they lead? By remembering... 1. Their Charge (vv.1–2a) 2. Their Character (vv.2b–3) 3. Their Crown (v.4)

Main Point: Followers of Christ can joyfully trust God while they endure suffering. Outline – Christian responses to suffering : 1. Not surprised, but rejoicing (12-15) 2. Not ashamed, but trusting (16-19)

Main Point: With the end near and suffering expected, prioritize loving service in your church. Outline –  1. The End Is Near (4:7a) 2. Serve One Another Faithfully (4:7b–11a) 2.1 Prioritize disciplines of godliness (v. 7b) 2.1.1 Watch 2.1.2 Pray 2.2 Prioritize devotion to your church family (vv. 8–11a) 2.2.1 Love one another earnestly 2.2.2 Practice hospitality 2.2.3 Steward God’s gifts 3. So God...

Main Point: Resting in God’s approval, embrace the suffering that comes with following Jesus. Outline – How can we embrace this calling? 1) Commitments to Make (vv. 1–3) a) To think like Jesus b) To live for God c) To stop wasting time on sin   2) Costs to Expect (v. 4) a) People will be shocked b) People will bite back   3) Consolations to Remember (vv. 5–6) a) Your opponents will give an account...

Main Point: Don't be afraid-look to Christ, and do the next right thing. Outline: 1) Fear God rather than man (vv. 13-17) 2) Christ has already won (vv. 18-22)

Main Point: We are called by Christ to bless others. Outline – Our calling to bless includes... 1. Beautiful Virtues (v.8) 2. Better Responses (v.9) 3. Bountiful Benefits (vv.10–12)

Main Point: Married Christians must honor God by how they treat their spouse. Outline: 1. Instructions for wives (vv. 1–6) 2. Instructions for husbands (v. 7)

Main Point: If you suffer unjustly, follow Christ by entrusting yourself to God. Outline: 1.Responsibility: Submit to those in authority (18) 2. Rationale a. It Pleases God (19–20) b. It Follows Jesus (21–25)

Main Point: During their sojourn, citizens of heaven glorify God by submitting to His authority. Outline: We submit to God's authority by... 1. Living Holy Lives (11–12) 2. Honoring All (13–17)

Main Point: Through union with the exalted Christ, God is building a worshiping people for Himself. Outline – How does God do this? 1. By making a temple (4–6) 2. By making distinctions (7–10)

Main Point: The resurrection of Jesus demands your response. Outline:  1. Come and see 2. Rejoice and worship 3. Go and tell

Main Point: Make sure you have the right Jesus. Outline: 3 traits Jesus wants you to have straight about him 1. Divinity 2. Humility 3. Praiseworthy

Main Point: Our Lord instructs us how to pray to our Heavenly Father. Outline: 5 hooks to hang our prayers on: (1) Personal (v.9) (2) Praise (v.10) (3) Provision (v.11) (4) Pardon (v.12) (5) Protection (v.13)

Main Point: The Word that gives us life is the Word that grows us up. Outline: What does this look like? 1. Loving One Another (1:22–2:1) 2. Longing for the Word (2:2–3)

Main Point: Future grace compels present holiness. Outline: How do I fasten my hope upon what’s promised? 1. Prepare your mind (13) 2. Reflect your Father (14–17) 3. Treasure your Redeemer (18–21)

Main Point: A true understanding of Christ prepares us for future trials. Outline: The transfiguration displays: 1. The Revelation of Heavenly Glory (2–3) 2. The Affirmation of Christ’s Mission (4–8) 3. The Expectation of Trials (9–13)

Main Point: The Gospel is so great that God’s servants throughout history have been captivated by it. 1. The Prophets who Predicted it  2. The Preachers who Proclaimed it 3.The Angels who Peer into it

Main Point: Rejoice in your salvation—even in trials—because God is preparing you for heaven. Outline: How is God using trials in our lives? 1. Trials test and prove our faith (6–7) 2. Trials deepen our joy in Christ (8–9)

Main Point: Praise God for your great salvation. Outline: 2 reasons to praise God for your salvation. 1. Its Source (3) 2. Its Security (4–5)

Main Point: A life devoted to God is tethered to eternal truth. Outline: What do we need to know to sustain our devotion? (1) Our Situation – Exiles (v.1) (2) Our Salvation – Fixed (v.2)

Main Point:  A clear vision of Christ shows us his crown and his cross. Outline: Jesus can heal spiritual blindness:  1. The Object Lesson (8:22-27) 2. Partial Healing (8:27-30) 3. Complete Healing (8:31-9:1)

Main Point: Jesus wants us to understand and remember who he is and what he’s done. Outline: 1. Satisfied (8:1–10) 2. Denied (8:11–13) 3. Mystified (8:14–21)