The Greater Hope Mulberry Podcast

Romans 8:26-27 If you could ask God for help in one area, what would it be? Weakness in Prayer Why are we weak in prayer? Groaning in Prayer How does the Spirit help us? Direction in Prayer What is encouraging about His help?

John 4:43-54 When was the last time you saw a play? The Limitations of Seeing Why does Jesus challenge the official? The Power of Speaking What does Jesus demonstrate about His Word? The Blessing of Hearing How does the official respond in the end?

John 4:27-42 When Christ is set before us and His word is heard, do we truly recognize Him as the Savior of the world? An Unlikely Witness What kind of testimony does God use to open people's eyes to Jesus? An Unseen Harvest How can people be near Jesus and yet fail to see the work He is doing? An Unmistakable Savior When does seeing Jesus become knowing Him as Savior?

Romans 8:23-25 When have you lost patience while waiting? Firstfruits of the Spirit Who is waiting? Adoption as Sons What are they waiting for? Waiting with Patience How should they wait?

John 4:1-26 In 1965, the Rolling Stones sang, “I can't get no satisfaction” . . . The God Who Pursues Who does Jesus meet? The God Who Supplies What does Jesus discuss with her? The God Who Restores How does Jesus apply this to her life?

  Do you enjoy nature shows? Creation Longing What state is creation in? Creation Subjected Why is it in that state? Creation Set Free How will it be delivered? Romans 8:19-22

John 3:22-36 Have you ever heard an argument over who's better? Dispute Why do we exalt ourselves? Confession Who should we be exalting? Reflection What reasons are given for this?

Romans 8:18 On a dirt road not far away . . . The Consideration TEACHING NOTES SUFFERING IN PERSPECTIVE Why is the right mindset important in tough times? The Comparison What is the best way to develop that mindset? The Conclusion How does that mindset transform us?

John 3:1-15 Why do we need to be born again? The Nature of New Birth How are we born again? The Narrative of New Birth What is the story of those who are born again? How do you celebrate birthdays? The Necessity of New Birth

Song of Songs 3:1-11 Awakened and invited love grows not only through delight, but through longing until the soul learns that Christ is both the One it seeks and the King in whom it delights. Love Longing in the Night What does the soul do when Christ is not immediately felt? Love Found and Held How does the soul respond when Christ graciously reveals Himself again? Love Revealed and Crowned in Glory Who is the One the soul has been seeking and in whom it now rests and delights?

John 2:1-11 Have you ever run out of something too early? The Wedding When does this sign take place? The Wine How does this sign take place? The Wonder What happens as a result of this sign?

LED BY THE SPIRIT Romans 8:14 Have you ever looked through old family photos? The Leadership of the Spirit What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? The Mark of Sonship How are the Spirit and sonship connected? The Ground of Life Why should this connection encourage us?

John 1:35-51 What is the most unusual invitation you've ever received? An Invitation to See What did the first disciples see about Jesus? An Invitation to Believe How did the faith of the first disciples grow? An Invitation to Glory Where did the faith of the first disciples lead them?

Romans 8:9-11 Agree or disagree: it's what's on the inside that counts Total Inability What is in the background of Paul's teaching? Spirit Indwelling What is meant by the indwelling of the Spirit? Spirit Quickening How does the indwelling of the Spirit transform believers?

John 1:1-5 Where does a person's story begin? The Word and God How is the Word related to God? The Word and the World How is the Word related to the world? The Word and Man How is the Word related to mankind?

Romans 8:5-8 Where do you go to rescue someone? The Sharp Contrast Who are the groups being contrasted? The Core Difference What is the core difference between them? The Radical Change How does a person change groups?

Luke 1:39-56 When have you looked for something in the wrong place? The Root of True Joy Where is true joy rooted? The Cultivation of True Joy How is true joy cultivated? The Expression of True Joy How is true joy expressed?

Romans 8:4 When is the last time you went walking? Direction Where are we going? Strength How will we get there? Companionship Who goes with us?

Luke 1:26-38 What's the most important message you've received? The Highly Favored Maiden God rejoices in giving grace to the humble The Throne of David God rejoices in keeping His promises The Power of the Most High God rejoices in displaying His glory

Romans 8:3-4 Why is it hard to admit when we can't do something? God's Law Why can't the law of God save us? God's Own Son How did God save us? God's Achievement What did God achieve in order to save us?

Luke 1:5-25 Less than half of Americans report being “very satisfied” . . . The Hour of Prayer What does it mean to be prepared for God? The Vision at the Altar How do we become prepared for God? The Good News of God Why is faith necessary to be prepared for God?

Romans 8:1-2 Have you ever been to the top of a mountain? The Triumph of Christ What does “no condemnation” mean? The Change of Law How can a change of law set us free? The Rule of the Spirit Why is the rule of the Spirit good?

2 Peter 3:14-18 Why is it difficult to notice growth while it's happening? The Motive for Growth Why should we pursue spiritual growth? The Means of Growth How can we pursue spiritual growth? The Marrow of Growth What is the main marker of spiritual growth?

Song of Songs 1:1-2:7 Song of Songs stands as Love's Spiritual Biography, the covenantal Song of Love in the Life of Grace where personal affection, communal devotion, and the kingship of Christ converge in a single, glorious melody... Grace-Initiated Love Christ's beauty awakens the soul The Bride's Confession and Longing Grace gives the Church her true identity The King's Covenant Affirmation Christ's voice secures, strengthens, and steadies His people

2 Peter 3:1-13 When was the last time remembering something important brought you back to clear thinking? Scoffers will come How do you respond to the promise of the Lord's coming? The Lord will come Why do we struggle with God's timing? The End will come What sort of people ought we to be?

Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Why is it important to know where you are going? Delight “The Preacher sought to find words of delight” Direction “The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails” Duty “This is the whole duty of man” Destination “God will bring every deed into judgment”

2 Peter 2:1-22 When have you overlooked a danger? The Danger What is a false teacher? The Test Why do false teachers present a formidable test to believers? The Outcome How does God handle false teachers?

Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8 “All the world's a stage . . .” A Word to All What are two foundations of a life well lived? A Word to the Young How are the young encouraged to live? A Word to the Old What is implied about old age?

2 Peter 1:12-21 Light at the end of the tunnel is a welcome sight . . . The Cry Why does everyone seek certainty? The Crisis What makes certainty so hard to find? The Candle Where can certainty be found?

2 Peter 1:1-11 When is the last time you needed to use a map? The Great Escape How does the journey from faith to glory begin? The Grace-Driven Effort How should the journey continue? The Grand Entrance How will the journey end?

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Have you ever experienced “paralysis by analysis”? Life's Uncertainties What are we not able to know? Life's Opportunities What are we able to know? Life's Responsibilities How should we live in light of both?

1 Peter 5:1-14 What if we had to face the world alone? Shepherd the Flock of God Why do we need faithful leaders? Humble Yourselves under the Hand of God Why do we need one another? Stand Firm in the Grace of God Why do we need Christ?

Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 How does knowing the destination help the journey? The Common Ending How does death challenge our lives? The Common Uncertainty How does death bring uncertainty into life? The Uncommon Joy How can we meet the challenge of death?

1 Peter 4:1-11 Have you ever seen an old suit of armor? The Mindset of Christ Whose mindset should we adopt? The Mindset of the Living How can we adopt this mindset? The Mindset of a Steward What happens when we adopt this mindset?

Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 How does it feel to be uncertain? Uncertainty in Life What areas of uncertainty does the Preacher highlight? Sovereignty of God What does he teach us about God? Refuge of the Wise How can this truth about God help us in uncertainty?

I Peter 3:18-22 Why does love grow cold? The Passion of the Savior What kind of death did Jesus die? The Purpose of the Savior Why did Jesus die? The Proclamation of the Savior How does the death of Jesus benefit us?