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How Should We Live as Ambassadors for Christ? 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

1) The Shepherd is good and merciful. 2) The Shepherd is the only person Who protects the sheep. 3) The sheep know the comfort of the Shepherd. 4) Jesus came to bring three things: a life of freedom, a life of goodness, and eternal life. 5) Jesus sacrifices His life so that all may have a personal relationship with God.

BIG Questions - To the Trinity and Beyond - 2 Corinthians 13:14 - Gideon

1) Presenting your Soul to God 2) Presenting your Body to God 3) Presenting your Mind to God 4) Presenting your Will to God

1) The Main Characters (vv. 36-38) 2) The Misguided Conclusion (v. 39) 3) The Master’s Correction (vv. 40-47) 4) The Miraculous Change (vv. 48-50)

1) Wisdom Submits to God’s Word - Luke 1:28–38 2) Wisdom Magnifies God’s Greatness - Luke 1:46–55 3) Wisdom Treasures God’s Work - Luke 2:1–52

1) Prayerful Under Crisis - Esther 3–4 When Life Falls Apart, Seek God First 2) Courageous in the Crisis Esther 4:15–17 When You’re Afraid, Obey God Anyway 3) Confident in God’s Deliverance Esther 5–7 When You Can’t See His Hand, Trust His Plan

1) Ruth Models Loyal Commitment (Ch 1) 2. Ruth Models Humility and Faithful Diligence (ch 2) 3) Ruth Models Boldness with Purity (ch 3) 4) Ruth Models Trust in God’s Redemption and Providence (ch 4)

1) Hannah’s Wisdom through her Pain (1:1–8) 2) Hannah’s Wisdom through her Prayer (1:9–18) 3) Hannah’s Wisdom through her Promise (1:19–28) 4) Hannah’s Wisdom through her Praise (2:1–11)

1) Sunday changes you so the world would hear about Jesus (v.9–10) 2) Sunday changes your behavior so the world would see Jesus (v.11–12a) 3) Sunday changes your resolve so the world would glorify Jesus (v.12b)

The Bible is not just a collection of books; it is the revelation of God across time. Written over 1,500 years.  On 3 continents.  In 3 languages.   By more than 40 authors—prophets, peasants, kings, fishermen, a doctor, a tax collector. And yet it tells one story: God restoring His family.

1) Better Families Are Led by Knowing God Intimately (vv. 4–6) 2) Are Living by Knowing God Intentionally 3) Better Families Are Linked by Knowing God Interdependently (vv. 20–25)

1) The Command: Make Sunday a Delight (v. 13) 2) The Promise: God Transforms Your Week (v. 14)

1) We all begin with a broken heart (v13-21) 2) We come alive with a burning heart (v22-32) 3) We continue with a believing heart (v33-35)

The Death Benefits of Christ

1) The Opportunity of Living By Christ’s Power (Acts 1:8) 2) The Opportunity to Share the Gospel Message (Acts 2) 3) The Opportunity to be a Courageous Witness (Acts 4–7) 4) The Opportunity to see Transformed Lives (Acts 9–27) 5) The Opportunity to Continue the Unhindered Mission (Acts 28:31)

1) Our Responsibility is Founded on the Authority of Christ (v.18) 2) Our Responsibility is Focused on Making Disciples (v.19–20a) 3) Our Responsibility is Fortified by the Presence of Christ (v.20b)

1) A Greater Church Elevates Humility (v.3) 2) A Greater Church Celebrates Diversity (v.4) 3) A Greater Church Cultivates Unity (v.5)

1) Accept the Assignment (v. 1) 2) See the Need (v. 2a) 3) Pray for Workers (v. 2b) 4) Go with Courage (v. 3)

1) Greater works were promised at the Last Supper (v. 12a) 2) Greater works began at the Ascension (v12b) 3) Greater works continue when we stop staring and start sharing (vv. 13–14)

1) Recognize God’s Providential Placement (v. 4) 2) Establish a Purposeful Presence (v. 5–6) 3) Live as a Sent Servant (v. 7a) 4) Lead as a Prayerful Proclaimer (v. 7b) 5) Realize God’s Glory and Your Good Are Aligned (v. 7c)

1) GOD’S VISION: A multitude no one can number The Scope - The Focus - The Certainty 2) GOD’S PROCESS: Faithful followers who multiply The Pattern - The People - The Purpose 3) GOD’S PLAN: Multiply disciples, groups, and churches Multiply Disciples - Multiply Community Groups - Multiply Churches

1) Stick Together in Prayer and Thanksgiving (v2) 2) Stick Together in Praying for the Ministry of Others (v3-6) 3) Stick Together in Sacrificing and Sending for the Good of Others (7-9) 4) Stick Together in Honoring and Empowering One Another (v10-14) 5) Stick Together in Serving and Partnering with Other Churches (v15-16) 6) Stick Together in Encouraging and Calling One Another to Faithfulness (...

1) Deeper Devotion Begins with God's Desire 2) Deeper Devotion is the Primary Purpose of Discipleship 3) The Dangerous Drift from Deeper Devotion: Doing for Jesus Without Being With Jesus 4) Deeper Devotion is Seen in Those Who are Sent

1) SEE the Kingdom of God! 2) SPEAK the Kingdom of God to People! 3) SEEK the Kingdom of God in Prayer!