Redeemer Fellowship Church

Main Point: God’s people are called to be holy as God is holy. Outline: The King is committed to…  1. Pursue godliness (1–4) 2. Promote godliness (5–8)

Main Point:  The serpent attacks, but Christ has defeated him, & God defends us–so persevere. Outline: 3 movements to strengthen your resolve to endure 1. The King Targeted (12:1–6): Satan's attack on Christ fails as God's plan prevails. 2. The Serpent Defeated (12:7–12): Christ's victory casts Satan down, securing his ultimate defeat. 3. The Church Protected (12:13–17): God shields his people as...

Main Point: Though relentlessly threatened, God's King and His kingdom will prevail, bringing light out of darkness. Outline: 3 Reflections on God's Promises in Christmas 1. The Attack on the Promise (2 Kings 11:1-3) 2. The Preservation of the Promise (2 Kings 11:4-8) 3. The Fulfillment of the Promise (2 Kings 11:9-20)

Main Point:  Fear God & obey His Word–His unstoppable promise prevails despite the serpent’s deadly schemes. Outline: 3 scenes revealing the threat to & triumph of the promise 1. God’s Faithfulness: A Promise Realized 2. The Serpent’s Rage: A Bloodthirsty King’s Evil Decree 3. God’s Sovereignty: Protection Through Surprising Servants

Main Point:  Salvation comes through a promised Son, who conquers by His Suffering. Outline: 3 keys to a joyful Christmas 1. Understand the presence & nature of the conflict 2. Focus on one, particular Son 3. Revel in His victory

Main Point: Keep going because God keeps His Word. Outline: Three resolutions for Christian perseverance 1. Do what God has told you to do (1–8) 2. Revisit what God has promised you (9–15) 3. Endure what God has allotted for you (16–29)

Main Point:  Sin’s consequences are complicated & far-reaching, & ultimately only resolvable through the gospel.  Outline:  4 shocking scenes  1. Defilement (34:1–2) 2. Deception (34:3–24) 3. Destruction (34:25–31) 4. Directions (35:1)

Main Point:  Having reconciled us to Himself, God expects and enables our reconciliation with others. Outline: Three Scenes Framed by God's Grace 1. Surprising Reception (1–11) 2. Serene Departure (12–17) 3. Safe Arrival (18–20)

Main Point:  God graciously pursues self-sufficient people, changing them into those who rely on Him. Outline:  1. A Convoluted Character: Believing & Scheming (1–21) 2. A Changed Man: Weakened & Strengthened (22–32)

Main Point: God faithfully guides and guards His people–for their good and His glory. Outline: Four Scenes Full of Divine Fingerprints 1. We Gotta Go (1–16) 2. Leaving & Deceiving (17–21) 3. A Dream Come True (22–42) 4. A Peaceful Parting (43–55)

Main Point:  Though we may strive and scheme, every good gift comes from God. Outline:  3 scenes progressing toward a fulfilled promise (1) Let My People Go (25–34) (2) Fleecing the Flock (35–36) (3) Stick with God’s Plan (37–43)

Maint Point: God displays His glory by overcoming our brokenness to fulfill His plan. Outline: 3 layers to behold God’s glory in a broken home 1. Layer 1: Problems 2. Layer 2: Sovereignty 3. Layer 3: Goodness

MP:  In his providential care we experience God’s guidance, provision, and discipline. OTL:  We see God's orchestration in… 1. The Destination (1-12): A contrast 2. The Deal (13-20): A clue 3. The Deception (21-30): A comparison

Main Point:  Believers should be comforted by God’s promise to be with them wherever they go. Outline:   1. Between a Rock and a Hard Place (10–11) 2. A Ladder to Heaven (12–17) 3. A Monumental Experience (18–22)

Main Point:  God can even use depraved people and disturbing events to fulfill his good plan. Outline:   A. Deception (26:34–27:1-29) Scene 1: Isaac and Esau’s plan 1-4 Scene 2: Rebekah and Jacob’s plan 5-17 Scene 3: Jacob’s execution of the deceptive plan 18-29 B. Distress  (27:30-45) Scene 4: The anguish of Isaac and Esau 30-41 Scene 5: The anxiety of Rebekah and Jacob 42-46 C. Direction  (28:1-...

Main Point:  Even in the face of relentless opposition, God can be trusted to keep His Word. Outline:  Three Scenes Compelling us to Believe God's Word 1. Promises Made 2. Promises Threatened 3. Promises Proven

MP:  It’s foolish to sacrifice things of lasting value to satisfy our temporal appetites. OTL:  Three Takeaways from an Unforgettable Meal 1. God is sovereign 2. People are free and responsible for their actions 3. Don’t be like Esau

Main Point: God’s blessing comes from His sovereign grace, not our strivings or strength. Outline: Three Points of Tension Showcasing God’s Sovereignty 1. Barrenness  2. Strife           3. Favoritism 

Main Point: We can trust that God is faithful to His promises. Outline: God's Promises are fulfilled... 1. In Life (1–7) 2. In Death (8–10) 3. Beyond the Grave (11–18)

Main Point:  Prioritize serving God, trusting He’ll faithfully guide and provide. Outline:  Four Footprints of Devoted Kingdom Service 1. Work to promote God’s agenda for future generations (1–9) 2. Live with the expectancy that God will guide and provide (10–27) 3. Resist distractions that interfere with your faithfulness (28–60) 4. Be confident that God will complete what He starts (61–67)

Main Point:  Celebrate the fact that God faithfully makes and keeps promises to his people. Outline:  4 portraits of God’s faithfulness 1. The Weak & Wandering Patriarchs          (12–15) 2. The Suffering & Exaltation of Joseph       (16–22) 3. The Oppression & Redemption from Egypt       (23–38) 4. The Protection & Provision in the Wilderness       (39–41) –>Practical Application & Implications  ...

Main Point: Our Compassionate God Hears Our Sorrowful Cries. Outline: Cry out to the LORD when you feel: 1. Cadaverous (1–9a) 2. Confused (9b–12) 3. Castaway (13–18)

Main Point: Our prayers should be prompted and patterned by God’s Word. Outline: 3 essentials of biblical prayer 1. A True Knowledge of God 2. A Right Relationship with God 3. A Genuine Engagement with God

Main Point: When trials crowd in, cling to God's all-sufficient Word. Outline: 2 demonstrations of trust in God & His Word 1. Prayer Requests (25–29) 2. Personal Resolve (30-32)

Main Point: God desires and displays his glory through humanity in surprising ways. Outline: Three remarkable ways God ordains praise through people 1. Our Smallness 2. Our Significance 3. Our Salvation