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Faith Requires a Willingness to Try (vv. 1-9)Faith Requires a Willingness to Work (vv. 10-61)Faith Requires a Willingness to Risk (vv. 57-67)

Faith Requires a Willingness to Try (vv. 1-9)Faith Requires a Willingness to Work (vv. 10-61)Faith Requires a Willingness to Risk (vv. 57-67)

There is a time to be born (v. 1)There is a time to die (v. 2a)There is a time to mourn (v. 2b)There is a time to trust God for the future (vv. 3-20)

The Offering up of Abraham’s Son (vv. 1-10)The Offering up of the Ram (vv. 11-13)The Offering up of God’s Son (vv. 14-24)

Believing the PromiseEmbracing the CircumstancesSustaining the Trust

SHARE: A commitment to GIVE and GO to others.An Obstacle to Following Christ: ArroganceFollowing Christ brings humility and action.Christ followers think humbly because we share a common faith (3)Christ followers think humbly because everyone’s contribution is significant (v.4).Christ followers think humbly because we belong to one another (v.5)Christ followers get active in ministry because they have been given a gift to use (vv.6-8).A Christ follower does their part to SHARE the message and the ability God has given them.

2 c) Connect - Let us stir one another in love (vv. 24-25)

2 c) Connect - Let us stir one another in love (vv. 24-25)

The completed work of salvation in Christ:“Therefore” (since) God has perfected those who are in Christ (vv. 1-18)Since we have confidence to approach Him (vv. 19-20)Since we have One always interceding for us (v. 21)The ongoing commands for every believer:Abide – Let us draw near in faith (v. 22)Abide – Let us hold fast in hope (v. 23)

Conviction of sin is the work of the Spirit (vv. 1-9).From grieving… to great rejoicing (vv. 9-12).The joy of the Lord is your strength (v. 12).

Dependence gives us confidence to courageously walk in God’s truth.Walking with God means having the courage to…

Prayers of Praise, Devotion, Confession, and Petition (1:5-11)Prayers in the Moment (2:4)Prayer When Facing Opposition from Others (4:4-5; 6:14)Dependence Keeps the Glory Where it Should Be (6:16)

Follow God’s Teaching (vv. 1-4)Trust God’s Word (vv. 4-6)Fear God’s Way (vv. 7-8)Imitate God’s Character (vv. 9-10)Submit to God’s Discipline (vv. 11-12)Application: How to Apply God’s Word to Everyday Life

The Protection of Abiding in Christ (vv. 1-4)The Foolishness of Getting Close to Sin (vv. 5-9)The Lure of Temptation (vv. 10-21)The “Sudden” Fall Into Sin (v. 22)The Inevitable Result of Sin (vv. 22-23)The Importance of the Little Things (vv. 24-27)

This is God’s StoryReject Passivity: Refuse to allow your desires and insecurities to keep you from living for the glory of God (v. 1:11)Accept Responsibility: Understand the purposes of GOD and step into what He has given you to do (v. 6:3)

1a. The Reality: The Power Belongs to God (v. 7)1b. The Struggle: We Often Show Ourselves as Strong (v. 7)1c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Power (v. 7)2a. The Reality: Our Struggle is Real and Spiritual (vv. 8-12)2b. The Struggle: We Often Can’t See the End (vv. 8-12)2c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Purposes (vv. 8-12)3a. The Reality: God Has Already Won (vv. 13-15)3b. The Struggle: We Often Act as if the Outcome Depends on Us (vv. 13-15)3c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Sovereignty (vv. 13-15)4a. The Reality: God’s Plan will Happen in His Time (vv. 16-18)4b. The Struggle: We Often want Results Now (vv. 16-18)4c. The Remedy: Trust in God’s Way (vv. 16-18)

We must obey God’s law to be right with Him.We can’t obey God’s law.We must obey God’s law in the person of a mediator.We become one with the mediator through faith.God accepts the mediator’s death as if it were ours.God accepts the mediator’s obedience as if it were ours.God justifies us.

God’s Word Enlightens the EyesExample: AngerGod’s Word Endures ForeverExample: Fear of ManGod’s Word is Righteous AltogetherExample: Anxiety

God’s Word Enlightens the EyesExample: AngerGod’s Word Endures ForeverExample: Fear of ManGod’s Word is Righteous AltogetherExample: Anxiety

Reviving the SoulExample: ForgivingExample: ShameMaking Wise the SimpleExample: Honouring GodExample: Trusting GodRejoicing the HeartExample: Discouragement