Santa Clarita Baptist Church

Main Idea Mark describes the fulfillment of prophecy of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Christ. 1. The prophecy of the forerunner (vv. 2-3) 2. The ministry of the forerunner (vv. 4-5) 3. The character of the forerunner (v. 6) 4. The message of the forerunner (vv. 7-8)

A Personal Invitation to Life (v. 1–5) Those who want it will be ________________. (v. 1a) Those who can’t afford it will get it for ___________. (v. 1b-2) Those who come will stay ________________. (v. 3-5) A Conditional Opportunity to Respond (v. 6–9) It requires an immediate _______________. (v. 6) It requires a complete _________________. (v. 7a) It requires a divine ___________________. (v. 7...

Main Idea Paul describes seven ways Christians can demonstrate and enjoy biblical fellowship 1. Demonstrating faithful obedience (v. 21) 2. Providing gracious hospitality (v. 22) 3. Expressing intercessory prayers (v.22) 4. Experiencing loving accountability (vv. 22-24) 5. Bearing others’ burdens (vv. 23-24) 6. Appreciating gospel partnerships (vv. 23-24) 7. Desiring divine grace (v. 25)

Main Idea Those who fear Yahweh are blessed and will reflect His character in their lives. 1. Blessing for those who fear Yahweh (vv. 1-4) 2. Character of those who fear Yahweh (vv. 5-9) 3. Fate of those who don’t fear Yahweh (v. 10)

Main Idea Christians learn the joy and confidence of contentment as they trust God and His providential purposes for their lives. 1. The Joy of Contentment (v. 10) 2. The School of Contentment (vv. 11-12) 3. The Confidence of Contentment (v. 13)

Main Idea Paul instructs us how to think and act as we seek to live gospel-centered lives How to think (v. 8) How to act (v. 9)

Main Idea Gospel-centered joy and peace are the result of obeying four exhortations from Paul as we remember the nearness of the Lord. 1. Rejoice in the Lord (v. 4) 2. Pursue gentleness in your relationships (v. 5) 3. Do not be anxious about anything (v. 6) 4. Pray with thanksgiving to God (vv. 6-7)

Main Idea We are called to strive for unity in the church. Four principles of striving for unity in the church 1. Stand firm in the Lord (v. 1) 2. Live in harmony in the Lord (v. 2) 3. Help others reconcile (v. 3) 4. Remember the reason for unity (v. 3)

Main Idea We should follow the example of those who are heavenly-minded as we eagerly wait for Christ’s return. Three directives for our Gospel-Centered Citizenship 1. Imitate those who are heavenly-minded (v. 17) 2. Avoid those who are worldly-minded (vv. 18-19) 3. Remember your heavenly citizenship (vv. 20-21)

Main Idea We are called to passionately pursue Christ by following Paul’s example. Three Features of Paul’s Example 1. Paul’s Perspective (v. 12) 2. Paul’s Pursuit (vv. 13-14) 3. Paul’s Pronouncement (vv. 15-16)

Main Idea We are called to passionately pursue Christ by following Paul’s example. Three Features of Paul’s Example 1. Paul’s Perspective (v. 12) 2. Paul’s Pursuit (vv. 13-14) 3. Paul’s Pronouncement (vv. 15-16)

Main Idea True happiness/blessedness for a Christian is found in pursuing God by devoting yourself to His Word and walking in obedience to Him. Four Traits of True Happiness/Blessedness 1. Character of those who are blessed 2. Source of being blessed 3. Prayer of those who are blessed 4. Results of those who are blessed