Romans 8:26–30
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Romans 8:18–25
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Revelation 2:8–11
I. The Ascription – 8
II. The Assessment – 9
III. The Assignment – 10ab
IV. The Assurance – 10c-11
Acts 16:11–24
A Most Extraordinary Woman
A Young Woman Doubly Cursed
Is the Gospel Enough?
Acts 5:12–42
I. Miraculous Affirmations Through the Apostles – 12-16
II. Miraculous Affirmations To the Apostles - 17-42
III. Takeaways from The Apostles' Experiences
2 Thessalonians 1:1–12
I. Paul's Thanksgiving for These Resilient Thessalonians
II. Why This Generates Thanksgiving in Us As Well
James 5:13–20
Matthew 6:16–18
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2 Corinthians 12:1–10
I. Insufficient Proof of True Gospel Ministers
II. The Defining Mark of True Gospel Ministers
III. Grace that is Sufficient for You (Yes, you)
2 Corinthians 11:16–33
I. What Is Paul Trying to Accomplish Here?
II. What Should Be Our Response to It?
2 Corinthians 6:1–13
I. Suffering is not a contest
II. Our weapons of righteousness include all that we bring to the battle
III. The reciprocity of our love is commanded
2 Corinthians 5:1-10
I. A Maze of Metaphors
II. Sorting Things Out (from Clearer to Less Clear)
A. The Building Metaphors
B. The Clothing Metaphors
C. The Geographic Metaphors
III. What We Hope In and How We Live
1 Peter 2:19–24
I. Capturing the Vast Dimensions of the Dilemma
II. Crafting the Proper Perspective for a Solution
III. Cultivating Genuine Hope Sufficient for the Day
Psalm 91:1–16
I. Dwelling in safety
II. Satan's sermon
III. True safety
IV. "You have a permanent address; make sure you are living there."
Colossians 1:24-2:5
I. The Challenging Work of a Messenger – 1:24-29
II. The Messenger Loving His Work – 2:1-5
III. Cultivating a Love of This Work
Philippians 3:1–14
I. Autobiography and Exhortation
A. A Surprisingly Lengthy Autobiographical Section
B. Four Observations toward Understanding
C. Imitating Paul: Pressing On without Looking Back
II. Pressing On for the Treasure
A. Seeking the Treasure through Pain
B. Seeking the Treasure Confident in the Promise
C. Seeking the Treasure Who Is a Person
1 Samuel 18-20
I. Summary of 1 Samuel 18–20
II. Prosperity, the Presence of the Lord, and Persecution
III. Three Strategies for Persevering through Suffering
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2 Timothy - The Promise of Life in the Face of Death (2 Timothy 4:9-22)
- Setting the Scene for Paul’s Final Words
- Paul’s Strange Response to His Suffering
- Three Ways in Which Christ’s Resurrection Impacts Us
2 Timothy - The Promise of Life in the Face of Death (2 Timothy 2:8-13)
- Remember Jesus risen and reigning (v. 8)
- Remember that the cross comes before the crown (v. 9a)
- Remember the difference between the message and the messenger (vv. 9b)
- Remember that gospel advancement takes gospel endurance (v. 10)
- Remember the stakes (vv.11-13)
2 Timothy - The Promise of Life in the Face of Death (2 Timothy 2:1-7)
I. Paul Points Timothy in the Right Direction – 1-3
II. Paul Pictures Why This Direction Is Best – 4-6
III. Paul Presses Timothy toward Understanding – 7