Redeemer Fellowship Church

Main point: Wisdom helps us see sin clearly. Outline: 3 wise assessments of sin1. Sin is harmful (11-14)2. Sin is never satisfied (15-16)3. Sin ends in judgment (10, 17)

Main point: The prayers of the wise are characterized by a concern for God's honor.Outline: Three Components of a Wise Man's Prayer1. The Posture of a Wise Man's Prayer    (v.7) Humility Urgency Mortality–aware2. The Content of a Wise Man's Prayer    (v.8) Concerning Deceit Concerning Dollars Concerning Daily bread3. The Motivation for a Wise Man's Prayer   (v.9) To avoid forgetting God To avoid dishonoring God

Main point: Humans need God's revelation to live wisely.Outline: True wisdom considers:1. The Limitations of Man (30:1-3)2. The Power of God (30:4)3. The Necessity of God's word (30:5-6)

Main point: A faith-filled life rests in God's faithfulness.Outline: Faith Finds Rest Upon Two Pillows1. God's all-wise Providence (15-23)2. God's all-powerful Promises (24-26)

Main point: Living for something bigger than yourself is the secret to dying well.Outline: 3 demonstrations of faith at the finish line1. Trusting God when the promises still feel far off (48:1–7)2. Submitting to God when his ways surprise you (48:8–22)3. Embracing God's ongoing kingdom work–even beyond your lifetime (49–50:14)

Main point: Believers should live with confidence that God is with them wherever they go.Outline: How does this confidence manifest?1. Listening to God's guiding Word in times of fear2. Seeing God's faithful provision when life's difficult3. Resting in God's promises at life's end 

MP: A strong grasp of God's sovereignty enables grace toward the past and confidence for the future.OTL:1. Grace for the Past (1-8)2. Confidence for the Future (9-24)

Main point: The path of transformation is paved by humility.Outline: How does God work humility into our lives?1. He awakens the heart through conviction (Gen. 42:1–28)2. He tests the heart to show real change (Gen. 42:29–43:34)3. He draws out humility through self-sacrifice (Gen. 44:1–34)

MP: Carry the cross now because the kingdom is coming,OTL:1. The Rejected King (1-15)2. The Reviled King (16-32)3. The Righteous King (33-39)

Main point: Though His timing seems slow & purposes unclear, God is always doing what's best for His people.Outline: 1) Dreams & Interpretations (40:1–41:36)2) Faithfulness & Exaltation (41:37–45)3) Fruitfulness & Salvation (41:46–57)

Main point: God is with his people in the ups and downs of life.Outline: God was Joseph when he experienced-1. Success  (1–6)2. Seduction (7–12)3. Slander  (13–18)4.Setbacks (19–23)

Main point: God puts His grace on display by identifying with sinful people who have cringeworthy stories.Outline: 3 shocking scenes in the story of redemption1. The house of promise is not a safe place (1–11)2. The heir of the promise is publicly humiliated (12–26)3. The promises advance through a scandalous birth (27–30)

Main Point: Pray pursuing God's glory while expressing your desires.Outline: How does Jesus teach us to pray?1) God, be honored (9–10)a) May you be worshiped - honorb) May your kingdom advance - missionc) May your will be done - obedience 2) God, please help us (11–13)a) Give us what we need - provisionb) Grant us forgiveness - pardonc) Guard us from disaster - protection

Main Point: Repentance is the proper response when we sin.Outline: How do I repent of my sin?1. Cling to God (1–2)2. Own your sin (3–6)3. Ask for cleansing (7–12)4. Pursue what pleases the Lord (13–19)

Main Point:  We express our commitment to Christ's Lordship by helping others know and follow Jesus.Outline: 3 key questions about discipleship1. Why do we disciple?2. Who should be involved with discipling?3. How do we disciple others?

Main Point: Recognize and reflect Christ's prayerful burden for his glory.Outline: 3 areas of Christ's prayerful longing for his glory1. In his suffering (1)2. In his church (2-3)3. In heaven (4-5)

Main Point: Jesus gives gifts to grow his church and show his rule.Outline: 3 observations about the gifts Christ gives1. The Occasion for the Gifts: The Risen & Reigning Christ! (7–10)2. The Function of the Gifts: Equipping for Serving (11–12)3. The Purpose of the Gifts: Maturity in Christ (13–16)

Main Point: Our temporary troubles are no match for the eternal goodness of God.Outline: The progression from pain to praise:1. Distressful pain (1-2)2. Desperate prayer (3-4)3. Determined praise (5-6)

Main Point:  The gospel compels you to glorify God by prioritizing worship.Outline: What does this worship look like?1. Consecration – giving yourself entirely to God (12:1)2. Transformation – renewing your mind in God's Word (12:2)

Main Point: Christ's Lordship calls for a commitment to God, motivated by the Gospel and marked by obedience to His Word.Outline: 3 foundational considerations for a Christian identity1. We are not autonomous2. We were bought with a price3. We have an obligation to glorify God

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 endure1. 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 Satan wages war against them.

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 Christmas1. 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 promise1. God's Faithfulness: A Promise Realized2. The Serpent's Rage: A Bloodthirsty King's Evil Decree3. 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 Christmas1. Understand the presence & nature of the conflict2. Focus on one, particular Son3. Revel in His victory

Main Point: Keep going because God keeps His Word.Outline: Three resolutions for Christian perseverance1. 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 Grace1. 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 Fingerprints1. 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 home1. Layer 1: Problems2. Layer 2: Sovereignty3. 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 contrast2. The Deal (13-20): A clue3. 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 1-4Scene 2: Rebekah and Jacob's plan 5-17Scene 3: Jacob's execution of the deceptive plan 18-29B. Distress  (27:30-45)Scene 4: The anguish of Isaac and Esau 30-41Scene 5: The anxiety of Rebekah and Jacob 42-46C. Direction  (28:1-9)Scene 6: Isaac blesses Jacob and sends him away 1-5Scene 7: Esau remarries into the line of Ishmael 6-9

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 Word1. Promises Made2. Promises Threatened3. Promises Proven

MP:  It's foolish to sacrifice things of lasting value to satisfy our temporal appetites.OTL:  Three Takeaways from an Unforgettable Meal1. God is sovereign2. People are free and responsible for their actions3. 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 Sovereignty1. 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 Service1. 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 faithfulness1. 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      (1–11, 42–45)

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 prayer1. A True Knowledge of God2. A Right Relationship with God3. 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 Word1. 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 people1. Our Smallness2. Our Significance3. Our Salvation

Main Point: God's character and covenant keep drawing us closer to him.Outline: Three marks of one who walks closely with God1. Trusting2. Confessing3. Learning

Main Point: Accept God's gracious invitation to receive his closeness and care.Outline: 4 compelling invitations for you to fear God1. Join me in worship (1–3)2. Hear my testimony (4–6)3. Taste for yourself (7–10)4. Learn from me (11–22)

Main Point: Only God is a trustworthy refuge in troubled times.Outline: 1. The king trusts God. (1–7)2. You should trust God too. (8–12)

Main Point: Look to our trustworthy God for protection against wickedness.Outline: Three Christian responses to our present reality1. Lament (1-4)2. Celebrate (5-9)3. Pray (10-12)

Main Point: Jesus reverses the curse of sin by his gift of eternal life.Outline:  1. The Source of Sin & Death (12–14)2. The Two Representatives (15–19)3. The Victory of Grace (20–21)

Main Point: The gospel delivers true hope by assuring believers of their salvation.Outline: 3 soul-strengthening reasons to rejoice1. Rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God (1–2)2. Rejoicing in our sufferings (3–10)3. Rejoicing in God himself (11)