A. He is greater then me
B. He is before me
C. He is chosen by God
2. The gift of baptism
A. Identifying with Jesus
B. Displaying the gospel
C. Committing to grow
3. The gift of witnessing
A. Love for family and friends
B. Concern for eternal judgment
C. Doing the Lord’s will
4. The gift of myself
A. Character of Christ
B. Time, talent, treasure
C. Obey His commands
A. God becoming a man
B. Jesus is a man
C. Jesus is God
2. Why incarnation matters
A. Jesus reveals God to us
B. Jesus can relate to us
C. Jesus can redeem us from sin
3. The incarnation results
A. Grace of God
B. ‘Truth of God
A. Witness of John
B. Works of Jesus
C. Word of God
2. John was not the light
A. Jesus was preferred before me
B. I am not worthy to loose His scandals
C. I must decrease and He must increase
3. Jesus was rejected as the Light by many
A. Blinded by religion and tradition
B. Blinded by good works
C. Blinded by riches
4. Some received Jesus and became children of God
A. Repented of sin
B. Believed Jesus is the Light
C. Spiritual birth
A. Jesus was in the beginning
B. Jesus was with God
C. Jesus was God
2. Jesus and creation
A. Jesus is preexistent before creation
B. Jesus was a partner in creation
C. Jesus was the plan for creation
3. Jesus and the Old Testament
A. There are pictures of Jesus
B. There are prophecies of Jesus
C. There are appearances of Jesus
4. Jesus and purpose
A. To know that Jesus is the Christ
B. To believer that Jesus is Lord
C. To have eternal life in His name
1. Truths to know
A. God is good
B. God’s mercy is forever
C. The redeemed should speak up
2. The redeemed that were lost
A. Home to the homeless
B. Purpose to the aimless
C. Hope to the hopeless
D. Peace to the restless
3. The redeemed from slavery
A. Freedom from sin
B. Freedom from guilt
C. Freedom from fear
4. The redeemed from storms
A. Storms of illness
B. Storms of debt
C. Storms of temptation
1. The disease and it’s symptoms
A. False belief of self
B. Focus on the negative
C. Fatalistic attitude
2. The disease’s impact on one’s spiritual life
A. Unthankful to God
B. Doubt the power of God
C. Can’t hear the voice of God
3. The disease and it’s results
A. Lack of faith in God
B. Fear of failure
C. Actions of rebellion to God
4. The disease and it’s cure
A. Interceding Savior
B. Repentance and forgiveness
C. Practicing thanksgiving
1. Jeremiah was in a state of darkness and depression
A. Rejected by people for 40 years
B. Imprisoned by the king
C. Carried of to Egypt
D. Grieved by sin and suffering of his people
2. Jeremiah's hope was God's mercy
A. God's compassions never cease
B. Mercies are new each morning
C. Great is God's faithfulness
D. His hope was in the Lord
3. Jeremiah learns perseverance
A. God is good to those who trust Him
B. Stay positive while waiting for God's help
C. Accept hardship knowing God is growing your faith
4. Jeremiah's message to youth to learn
A. You are accountable to God
B. You will be disciplined by God
C. You are being shaped by God
1. Faith that sticks out
A. Jeremiah was in prison
B. Jerusalem was under siege
C. Jury was laughing
2. Faith that takes action
A. Faith that obeys God'w Word
B. Faith that others can see
C. Faith that gives a picture of God's promises
3. Faith that has a foundation
A. God is the creator of the world
B. God is just in His judgements
C. God is gracious and merciful
4. Faith that concludes this about God
A. There is nothing that is impossible with God
B. There is no problem that God can't solve
C. There is no heart that God can't reach
1. The human heart is deceitful
A. Sinners by nature
B. Sinners by choice
C. Sinners by practice
2. The human heart and the Lord's help
A. The Lord knows your heart
B. The Lord can change your heart
C. The Lord gives you a choice for your heart
3. The Christian's deception about the heart
A. The warning: temptation for the overconfident Christian
B. The war: flesh and Spirit for every Christian
C. The secret: walk in the Spirit
1. Life choices in difficulty
A. Some choose no hope, to be pessimist
B. Some choose false hope
C. Some choose true hope
2. God knows His plans for you
A. He knows where He wants you to be
B. He knows where to place you
C. He knows how to prepare you
3. Not to harm you
A. Correct your false beliefs
B. Correct your sinful life
C. Correct your lack of faith
4. To give you a future
A. To live life where you are
B. To love your family
C. To love your neighbors
D. To live for eternity
1. Clay in the hands of the Potter
A. Clay by itself is worthless and useless
B. Clay shaped by the Potter is beautiful and useful
C. The Potter gives purpose and meaning
2. Potter and the Christian
A. The Holy Spirit that indwells you and shapes you
B. The Holy Spirit provides you with gifts for use
C. The Holy Spirit allows you to benefit others (the Church)
D. The Holy Spirit is shaping you and the church
3. The clay resists the Potter
A. Hidden sin
B. Stubborn pride
C. Rebellious spirit
4. The Potter gives a second chance
A. Repent of sin
B. Yield to the Potter
1. Lies about God having to bless you.
A. Because I attend church
B. Because of my heritage
C. Because I am religious
D. Because my good outweighs my bad
2. Reasons for not praying for God’s blessings on others
A. God does not bless sin
B. When you ignore the Word of God
C. There are consequences to sin
D. God disciplines His children
3. Call to me, and I will answer you
A. To find forgiveness
B. To find help
C. To find wisdom
D. To find grace
E. To find a second chance
1. People committed two evils
A. Forsaken God - The fountain of living waters
B. Replaced God - Broken cisterns
2. Generation that doesn’t know God
A. A foolish people
B. A silly people
C. An evil people
3. The unthinkable scene
A. Child sacrifice and devalue life
B. Valley of slaughter
C. Picture of Hell
4. The wake up call
A. A statement of reality
B. The question of remedy
1. A heart awaken
A. Burden for people
B. Tears and a broken heart
C. Prayers with love and concern
2. A personal call
A. Created in the image of God
B. Completely known by God
C. Called to be on mission for God
3. Making excuses
A. I can’t talk
B. I am only a youth
C. Who will listen
4. The Lord’s promise: “I will be with you”
A. Don’t be negative
B. Go where I send you
C. Speak what I command you
D. Don’t be afraid
1. Exam #1 - Are you a Christian?
A. Have you been born of the Spirit
B. Do you look like Jesus?
C. Do you talk about Jesus?
D. Are you convicted of sin?
2. Exam #2 - Is there any hindrances to Christ in your life?
A. Any unconfessed sin?
B. Any grudges or hard feelings toward others?
C. Any idols that have made Jesus second in your life?
3. Exam #3 - Remembrance questions
A. Am I really thankful for all Jesus has done?
B. Am I in good fellowship and unity with Christians?
C. Am I really concerned about the lost?
A study of Jesus as our Chief Shepherd as found in Psalm 24.
1. Surely means to listen up:
A. A truth you don’t want to miss
B. A truth that summarizes the passage
C. A truth that is life changing
2. Goodness and Mercy are chasing me
A. Not to harm but to help
B. To give blessings I don’t deserve
C. To withhold judgements I do deserve
D. To care for my steps and my stumbles
E. Everyday of my life
3. The greatest blessing to come
A. To dwell in the Lord’s house
B. A dwelling place prepared for me
C. A dwelling place in the Lord’s presence
D. A dwelling place with the Lord forever
1. The Shepherd’s work to prepare
A. Cleared rock and trees
B. Uprooted weeds and poisonous plants
C. Remove allergy threats
2. The presence of enemies
A. Enemies that say you are unworthy to be in family
B. Your enemies can become family
C. Doing my part to have peace with others
3. Anoints my head with oil
A. The Holy Spirit - my Helper and Comforter
B. The Holy Spirit - the key to honoring Jesus
C. The Holy Spirit - the giver of gifts to minister
D. The Holy Spirit - the provider of the character of Jesus
4. The overflowing cup
A. Better than I deserve
B. Unlimited spiritual supply
C. An abundant life
D. The ministry of the overflow
A verse by verse study of Psalm 22.
1. Valleys are a part of life
A. Valleys are a revelation of our spiritual condition
B. Valleys add depth to our relationship with God
C. Valleys are a place of spiritual growth
2. Valleys are places to go through not dwell
A. Keep walking—it is temporary
B. Keep following—the Shepherd knows
C. Keep going—It’s the way to victory
3. Finding comfort in the valley
A. The Shepherd’s presence, He never leaves you
B. The Shepherd’s rod, a source of protection
C. The Shepherd’s staff, a source of safety
D. The Shepherd’s bag, a source of need
4. Overcoming fear in the valley
A. Shadow of death - can’t hurt you
B. Sting of death - it’s gone
C. Key of death - it’s in the Shepherd’s hand