Psalm 131 Big Idea: The Lord is tender in His care for those who draw near to Him in trust. 3 Spiritual Postures for 2026: Honesty in Heart – v.1 Application: Learn to Accept the Constraints of Your Aspirations Humility in Soul – v.2 Application: Learn to Accept Contentment in Your Soul Hope in the Lord – v.3 Application: Learn to Accept God’s Control Over Your Own

Matthew 6:1-18 Idea: Practice your Righteousness in Private Giving:Praying:Fasting:

Big Idea: The child born at Christmas is the King whose righteous reign will last forever. Isaiah 11:1-5, 10 Christ the King is: __ in Origin – v.1 __ by the Spirit – v.2-3 __ in Rule – v.4-5 A __ of Peace – v.6-9 A __ for the Nations – v.10

Isaiah 9:7:14

Isaiah 9:6-7 Sin has resulted in our world being one of darkness and disappointment.To his people dwelling in a fallen world, God made a promise to bring anend to all of our fears and trials and griefs. That promise was fulfilled inJesus. So… rather than trying to find all of our satisfaction in this world, or tryingto solve the problem on our own, we need to look to Jesus. The context: Isaiah 8:22-9:1The fulfillment: Matthew 4:13-16 Look to Jesus because of: What he does He brings __ into the Darkness (v.2) He brings __ into our Sadness (v.3) He brings __ from Oppression (v.4) He brings __ out of Conflict (v.5) Who he is He is the __(v.6) He is the __v.6) He is the __v.6) He is the __v.6) He is the __v.6) He is the __v.7)

Mark 3:20-35 Big Idea: Misunderstanding Jesus puts you outside His true family, but trusting Him brings you in. Main Points: How Did the Scribes See Jesus? As a Liar. How Did His Family See Jesus? As a Lunatic. How Do You See Jesus? As Lord?

Mark 3:7-19 The Crowds (V.7-12) The Called (V.13-19)

Mark 2:18-3:6 Big Idea: Jesus offers a new, living relationship that threatens old, lifeless religion. Main Points: Jesus Turns: Old Ritual into New Rejoicing – 2:18-22 Old Rules into New Rest – 2:23-28 Old Religiosity into New Restoration – 3:1-6

Mark 2:1-17 Theme verse: “I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (2:17) INTRODUCTIONJesus’ claim of authority to forgive sin and his willingness to fellowship with sinners were scandalous, and for us to obey his call to follow him is scandalous as well. JESUS’ AUTHORITY TO FORGIVE SIN (2:1-12) JESUS’ FELLOWSHIP WITH SINNERS (2:13-17)

Mark 1:35-45 As we finish the first chapter of Mark’s gospel this week, we will dwell on the mercy of God. As we sing together, we will declare the following things about God’s mercy: 1. We would be lost without God’s mercy: Just as I am, I would be lost, but mercy and grace my freedom bought. 2. We see the fullness of mercy in Christ’s sacrifice: He left His Father’s throne above, so free, so infinite His grace; Emptied Himself of all but love, and bled for Adam’s helpless race. ‘Tis mercy all, immense and free; O praise my God, it reaches me. 3. The mercies of God are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23): Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. 4. We prayerfully look forward to the fulfillment of God’s mercy: God speed the day struggles will end, faultless we’ll gaze on Your glory; Then we will stand overwhelmed by the mercy of God. 5. The mercy of God is greater and stronger than our sin: Praise the Lord! His mercy is more. Stronger than darkness, new every morn; Our sins they are many, His mercy is more.

Mark 1:21-34 Main Point: Jesus is the ___ and ___ Son of God Application 1: Bring your ___ to Jesus Lie 1: Jesus is ___ Lie 2: It won’t ___ Application 2: But, Jesus came for our ___

Mark 1:9-20 Big Idea: Mark 1:1-20 shows us the good news that Jesus comes—in his person—as the fulfillment of all the promises of the Old Testament. 1. Jesus Sympathizes with Sinners – v.9-11 2. Jesus Triumphs over Temptation – v.12-15 3. Jesus’ Call is to Surrender All – v.16-20

Mark 1:1-8 The background of John’s ministry: prophecies (1:2-3) Exodus 23:20 Malachi 3:1 Isaiah 40:3 The location of John’s ministry: wilderness (1:4-6) The purpose of John’s ministry: preparation (1:4) The theme of John’s ministry: Jesus (1:7-8)

Mark 1-16 AUTHOR| Who was this written by and when was it written?AUDIENCE| To whom was this originally written for?AIM| What is the main argument/question/issue that this book seeks to answer?  SOURCE|Is the source different from the author?STYLE| What genre is this book of the Bible?STRUCTURE|What is the general outline of the book? MESSAGE|What does the main message of this book teach us?MEANING| What are the main themes that this book means to convey?MAIN POINT| What could be considered to be the singular main point of the book? READ| How long would this take to read in one sitting? As we read it, what should we look for?RESPONSE| As we study this book, what are some applications to consider?REPENT| How should this book change the way we think and live our lives in Christ? 

Acts 2:42-47 Big Idea: Through the Gospel of Jesus, God calls a Gospel People to live in a Gospel Community and live out a Gospel Mission.  Gather Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Grow Colossians 1:28 – Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. Give 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 – The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Go Matthew 28:18-20 – And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Govern Matthew 16:18-19 – I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Acts 2:37-41 5 Components of Conversion The Father Calls Through Election – v.39 The Spirit Convicts The Heart – v.37 The Son is Confessed In Repentance and Faith – v.37, 38-39 The Sinner is Converted By God’s Grace – v.40-41 The Church Confers Membership and the Ordinances – v.41 Definition of Conversion:“Conversion is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit whereby a person dead in their sin is made alive through Christ.”

Acts 2:14-36 God’s Plan Revealed – v.14-21 Man’s Guilt Exposed – v.23-23 Christ’s Victory Proclaimed – v.24-35 Your Response Required – v.36 Old Testament Quotations in Acts 2:Acts 2:16-21 — Joel 2:28-32Acts 2:25-28, 31 — Psalm 16:8-11Acts 2:34-35 — Psalm 110:1 Old Testament Allusions in Acts 2:Acts 2:29-31 — Psalm 132:10-11Acts 2:30 — 2 Samuel 7:8-16 Big Idea:As the miracle of Pentecost is explained (v.14-21), Jesus the Messiah is proclaimed (v.22-35), resulting in a decision that must be made (v.36).

Acts 2:1-13 The Church is Empowered:  1. By God’s Presence – v.1-4 2. For Worldwide Witness – v.5-11 3. Through its Compelling Essence – v.12-13

Jonah 4 Notes on the story of Jonah 4: Main Point: Application:(1)(2)(3)

1 Peter 5:1-4