Highland Hills Church

Guidance Colossians 1:1-2 Turn to the apostles to find God’s will. (Colossians 1:1-2) Ephesians 2:18-21 John 14:23-26 1 Corinthians 9:1 Faithfully pursue the peace of God. (Colossians 1:2) John 14:26-27

God, Government, & Gratitude Romans 13:1-7 In gratitude, submit to governing authorities. (Romans 13:1-2) Acts 4:24-30 Acts 5:27-30 Pray for government leaders to pursue justice. (Romans 13:3-4) Display respect for the temporary work of our government. (Romans 13:5-7) Mark 12:13-17 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Daniel 7:13-14 1 Peter 2:17 — Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.

Jesus and Jonah Matthew 12:38-41 Luke 24:13-27 Deuteronomy 18:15 Acts 3:19-22 Evaluate the obstacles that keep people from coming to Jesus. (Matthew 12:38-40) Judges 6:17-18 Isaiah 38:4-8 Embrace the way God has chosen to save us. (Matthew 12:40) John 20:24-29 Emulate the repentance of the past. (Matthew 12:41)

Our Heart & Actions Jonah 4:1-11 Luke 6:46-49 Matthew 22:36-37 When all you can give is action, give it. (Jonah 4:1-3) Jeremiah 17:7-10 When God asks a question in scripture about the heart, answer it. (Jonah 4:4-10) Matthew 5:43-48 When God gives you opportunities to learn compassion, don’t waste them. (Jonah 4:11)

Arise and Go! Jonah 3:1-10 Turn from sin and value God’s second chances. (Jonah 3:1-3) Tell the truth. (Jonah 3:3-5) John 3:36 Romans 2:5 Take the message of repentance to the world. (Jonah 3:6-10) Jeremiah 18:7-8 Matthew 4:17 Luke 11:32 1 John 2:1-2

Cry Out Jonah 2:1-3:2 Cry out to God, even when you think he has turned from you. (Jonah 2:1-6) Romans 8:28 — And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Commit your life to the purposes of your salvation. (Jonah 2:7-10, 3:1-2) Romans 12:1-2 — Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, hold and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

When We Don’t Desire God’s Will Jonah 1:1-17 Declare God’s word, even if it is difficult. (Jonah 1:1-2) Matthew 5: 43-45 Deny the impulse to flee from God. (Jonah 1:3) Matthew 26:41 — Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Amos 3:8 — The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy? Discern God’s pursuit of us, especially when we drift from him. (Jonah 1:4-17)

The Healer of the Blind John 9:1-41 Avoid the assumption that difficult circumstances come from sin. (John 9:1-7; 29-34) Romans 3:23 — for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Run from religion that forfeits compassion. (John 9:13-17; 34) Luke 14:1-6 Let Jesus diagnose and heal our blindness. (John 9:33-41) 2 Corinthians 4:4-6

Luke 5:12-26 Embrace fellowship with all people.. (Luke 5:12-14) Leviticus 13 Enter into prayer consistently. (Luke 5:15-16) Eliminate obstacles that stop us from sharing the gospel. (Luke 5:17-25) Ensure that our main goal is God’s glory. (Luke 5:25-26)

Luke 19:1-10 Abandon excuses and pursue ways to encounter Jesus. (Luke 19:1-7) Deuteronomy 17:18 Allow our hearts to love as Jesus loves. (Luke 19:5-7) Romans 3:23 -- for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Agree with Christ that repentance shows our salvation is genuine. (Luke 19:8-9) Announce God’s salvation to the lost. (Luke 19:10)

Matthew 7

Matthew 6

Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Zealous good brings great reward. Matthew 5:14-16 Suffering for right is the promise of Christ. Matthew 5:11 Connect the Spirit's work to the testimony others see in you. Matthew 5:43-48

Text: 1 Peter 3:8-12 If Jesus is my King, then I may be: Unified with others in thought Unified with others in emotion Unified with others in connection If Jesus is my King, then I may be: Kind in the core of my being Confident in needing no defense Gracious when grievously wronged If Jesus is my King, then I may be: Focused on what is eternally mine Able to do good when evil is more convenient A peace-bringer when it is difficult to find If Jesus is my King, then I stand in right-ness and the King listens to me.

Daniel 3:12-28

1 Peter 3:7 New Living Translation (NLT Men must submit in the same way as: wives, servants, citizens. Men are enabled to be understanding. Men are expected to demonstrate honor. Men are exhorted to keep a clear channel with God.

1 Peter 3:1-6 NLT In the ‘same manner’ in the age of ‘let’s forget’ ‘Hypotasso’ in the age of ‘me first’ Exemplary in the age of ‘just good enough’ Confidence in the age of ‘terror’

Genesis 20

1 Peter 1:6-9 / Hebrews 11 The Journey Requires Faith Our faith Must Be in the Correct Source Our Faith Must Be Genuine Our Faith Determines our Perspective G*O*D*I*S*N*O*W*H*E*R*E

1 Peter 2:13-20 Submit Honor Love Endure