Redeemer Fellowship Church

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 it3.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)

Main Point: Evidence of God's work in others should provoke our prayers.Outline: How should we pray?(1) Praise to God for evidences of grace (1:3–10)A. Faith that is growing (v. 3a)B. Love that is increasing (v. 3b)C. Faith that is enduring (v. 4)D. Distinctions God is revealing (vv. 5–10)(2) Petition to God for ongoing fruit (1:11)A. That God would make them worthy of his callingB. That God would fulfill every resolve for goodC. That God would fulfill every work of faith by his power(3) Priority of this prayer (1:12)A. That Christ may be glorified in themB. That God's grace would be on display

Main Point: Following Jesus is costly, but he's worth far more than anything we could ever give up for him.Outline:1. Jesus's requirements for following him (23)2. Jesus's rationale for why it's worth it (24–26)

Main Point: God desires you to know and experience his favor.Outline: 3 Soul-Anchoring Facets of His Blessing1. The Source 2. The Specifics3. The Security

Main Point: God's Word creates longing and love for Christ.Outline: Two examples of God's Word stirring love for Christ 1. Simeon (22–35) 2. Anna (36–38)

Main Point: The point of life is to fear God and keep his commandments.Outline:1. Wisdom Revealed (9–11)2. Wisdom Required (12–14)

Main Point: Our limitations should drive us to God.Outline: 3 Limitations We Face1. Limited knowledge: Work hard—trusting God is in control. (11:1–6)2. Limited time: Enjoy life—remembering you'll answer to God. (11:7–10)3. Limited vitality: Respond now—because you won't always have “now.” (12:1–8)

Main Point: Pursue wisdom because folly–even in small doses–can bring great disaster.Outline:1. Wisdom Is Vulnerable to Folly (9:13–10:1)2. Folly Shows Up in Everyday Life (10:2–11)3. Folly Spreads Through Our Words & Leaders (10:12-20)

Main Point: Since death is certain, live to the fullest by enjoying God's gift of life.Outline:1. The Certainty of Death (1-6)2. The Gift of Life (7-10)

Main Point: The difficult questions of life should drive you to God.Outline:1. Wisdom works really well2. Until it doesn't3. So, fear God

Main Point: Wisdom & knowledge are valuable, but they can't solve life's deepest problems.Outline:1. The Value & Limitation of Wisdom2. The Problem We Face3. The Solution We Need

Main Point: The wise person considers uncomfortable truths.Outline: God's instruments for our growth in wisdom include:1. Mourning (1-4)2. Rebuke (5-6)3. Waiting (7-13)

Main Point: Ignoring your limitations leaves you feeling empty; facing them leads to fulfillment in God.Outline: 2 frequently ignored human limitations1) Our Insatiable Appetite (7–9)2) Our Insufficient Knowledge (10–12)

Main Point: Contentment is not found in what you earn, but in enjoying what God gives.Outline:1. Money can't give you what you want (5:10–17)2. No amount of prosperity can make up for a lack of joy (6:1–6)3. A better way (5:18–20)

Main Point: The greatness of God requires reverence in our worship.Outline: How can you cultivate God-fearing worship?1. Prepare to listen to God‘s word (1)2. Consider how to speak to Him (2–3)3. Keep your word to Him (4–7)

Main Point: Pursue life-giving relationships rather than isolating selfishly.Outline: 1. The Unhappy Businessman (7–8)2. The Value of Companions (9–12)3. The Corroding Castle (13–16)

Main Point: The world has many reasons to lament, so steady your soul by resting in God.Outline: 3 Unsettling Traits of Our Day1. Corruption (3:16–22)2. Oppression (4:1–3)3. Envy (4:4–6)

Main Point: God gives life as a gift–so enjoy every moment he gives you.Outline:1. A Time for Everything (1–8)2. The Problem of Eternity (9–11)3. The Gift of Now (12–15)

Main Point: Pursuing joy apart from God is absurd.Outline:1. Frustrating Pursuits of Satisfaction (1:12-2:11)2. Inescapable Problem of Death (2:12-23)3. Exclusive Pathway for Joy (2:24-26)

Main Point: Lasting significance isn't found in what we achieve, but what we receive from God.Outline: 3 Perspective-Shaping Practices For Your Life1. Feel the draft (1–3)2. Learn from creation (4–8)3. Embrace your transience (9–11)

Main Point: Lift up your soul to the King of Glory!Outline: Who is this King of Glory?1. The property of the King (1-2)2. The people of the King (3-6)3. The presence of the King (7-10)

Main Point: Enduring hard seasons requires a relentless and real pursuit of God.Outline: How do we pursue God amid hardship?1. Longing (42:1–5)2. Lamenting (42:6–10)3. Looking (43:1–5)

Main Point: Our faithful Father will fulfill his promises of redemption in Christ.Outline:1. Praise and remembrance (1-37)2. Present reality (38-45)3. Plea for restoration (46-52)Promised redemption in Christ (1-52)

Main Point: Activate your faith-don't abdicate your God-given responsibilities.Outline: Will you…1. Flee in fear?2. Be firm in faith?

Main Point: Celebrate God's gracious deliverance with awe and wonder.Outline: 3 Awe-Provoking Prompts to Praise God1. He hears our desperate cries for help (1–5)2. He answers us, despite our foolish pride (6–10)3. He deserves our eternal praise (11–12)

Main Point: The depravity in this world should drive us to prayer.Outline: How should we pray in response to rampant wickedness?1. Lament the evil of the world (1–5)2. Long for the Kingdom of God (6–11)

Main Point: The children of God are blessed to dwell in unity.Outline: Unity is…1. Good and Pleasant (1)2. Like Oil (2)3. Like Dew (3a)4. A Heavenly Blessing (3b)

Main Point: Pray for God's Word to bear fruit in your life.Outline: Three prayers for Word-bearing fruit1. Teach me your Word so I can obey it fully (33–35)2. Turn my heart to your Word and away from worthless things (36–37a)3. Confirm your Word in my life as I cling to it (37b–40)

Main point: The God of our Salvation Powerfully Provides for His People.Outline: Praise God for his:1. Gracious Atonement (1–4)2. Global Authority (5–8)3. Generous Abundance (9–13)Conclusion: An Eschatological Reflection (1-13)

Main point: God is Eternally Praiseworthy because He is Eternally Perfect.Outline: Praise God for his...1. Goodness (1–9)2. Kingdom (10–13)3. Care (14–21)

Main point: Embrace the way of wisdom by giving it the highest place in your life.Outline: Why Should You Listen to Wisdom?1. Wisdom's Moral Beauty – It reflects righteousness (1–9)2. Wisdom's Surpassing Value – It's better than anything this world can offer (10–21)3. Wisdom's Eternal Significance – God treasured it before creation (22–36)

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?