OUTLINE : Main Point: While Jesus has the authority to resolve all issues, we look to him to resolve our main problem of sin. I. The Priority of Pardon II. The Dilemma of Doubt III. The Proof in Power IV. The Delight of Deliverance Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — The Problem Beneath the Problems Scripture: Matthew 9:1–2; Matthew 1:21; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23 What problems in your life tend to feel more urgent than your sin before God? How does J

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because Jesus has authority and power to free people to follow him, we prioritize faith in him. I. Grace to You: Deliverance From Death II. Grace to You: Calm From Chaos III. Choice for You: Swine or Savior IV. Choice for You: Pigs or People Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — The Reality of the Demonic World Genesis 6:1–4; Deuteronomy 32:8–17; Psalm 106:36–38; 1 Samuel 16:14 How does Scripture’s consistent witness challenge mode

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus gives us his presence to grant us greater faith in storms of life. I. Committing to Christ v23 II. Sleeping in Storms v24 III. Asking for Assistance v25 IV. Believing in Bewilderment v26 V. Recognizing the One who Reigns v27 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Committing to Christ Matthew 8:23; Matthew 4:18–22; Matthew 7:24–27 What does committing to follow Jesus require of you right now—not just in intention, but in actio

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus desires us to commit our lives fully to him. I. Set Aside Enthusiasm v18-19 A. To Realize Discomfort B. To Realize Rejection II. Set Aside Timidity v21 A. Heavenly relationship above earthly relationships B. Heavenly treasure above earthly treasure C. Heavenly priority above earthly priority. Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Son of Man Part 1 Matthew 8:20; 9:6; 11:19; 12:8, 32, 40 Questions In these verses, what is

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus's Authority instills faith for all God's Children. Step 1: Faith to Pursue Jesus (Leper’s Faith) v1-4 Step 2: Faith to Submit to Jesus (Centurion’s Acknowledgement of Authority) v5-13 Step 3: Faith to Serve Jesus (Peter’s Mom’s Service) v14-17 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Faith to Pursue Leviticus 13:45–46; Matthew 8:1–3 Questions: Where do you feel spiritually “unclean” and in need of Christ’s cleansing? What steps

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus’s disciples must commit to his authority in the Kingdom Lifestyle. I. Choose a Pursuit v13-14 II. Choose a Result v15-20 III. Choose a Core v21-23 IV. Choose a Foundation v24-27 V. Choose an Authority v28-29 Weekly Reading : Day 1 – The Narrow Gate and the Wide One Scriptures: Matthew 7:13–14; Joshua 24:14–15 Where do you feel the pull toward the wide, easier road of cultural comfort? How does Jesus’s description of the narrow way challenge your as

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus desires his disciples to love others wisely and unselfishly. I. Perfection That Breeds Judgement 1-5 A. Don’t Have a Critical Spirit 1-2 B. Don’t Lack Self-criticism 3-5 II. Love that Lacks Discernment 6 III. Independence that Dismisses God 7-11 IV. Moral Intent that is Selfish. 12 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 – The Subtle Drift Toward a Critical Spirit Scriptures: Matthew 7:1–2; John 7:24 Where do you notice a tempt

OUTLINE : Main Point: In faith, we trust Jesus through worry and anxiety in our lives as his disciples. I. Your Grace is Greater Than my Worry. v25a II. You Have Made Us More Than Food. v25b III. You Have Made Us More Than Cloths. v25c IV. You Value Us More Than Birds. v26 V. You hold control Over My Life, I Do Not. v27 VI. You Make Us Outlast the Flowers. v28-30 VII. You have Given Us a Relationship that Unbelievers Don’t Have. v31-32a VIII. Heavenly Father, you know our nee

The following list are topics that have been taught or discussed in a group at Hope Church. If you are interested in getting the notes or talking to an elder about any of these topics, please reach out. How to Study your Bible (5 Lessons) TREVOR Theology Word of God (Might be already covered in the previous study) God (One Lesson) TREVOR Christ (One Lesson) MIKE Holy Spirit (One Lesson) MIKE Salvation (One Lesson) TREVOR Eternal Security (One Lesson) MIKE Baptism and Lord’s S

OUTLINE : Main Point: Kingdom disciples take action in giving with their hearts focused on heaven. I. Choice of Two Treasures v19-21 II. Choice of Two Eyes v22-23 III. Choice of Two Masters v24 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 – Two Treasures Scriptures: Matthew 6:19–21; 1 Timothy 6:17–19 Why does Jesus connect your treasure with your heart? What does it mean to “store up treasures in heaven”? How do your financial priorities reveal what you value mo

OUTLINE : Main Point: Kingdom Disciples pray to align their heart with God’s as they relate to him. I. Begin with Relationship v9a II. Move into Reverence v9b–10 A. Glorify His Name v9b B. Seek His Kingdom v10a C. Submit to His Will v10b III. Bring Our Requests v11–15 A. Trust Him for Bread v11 B. Turn to Him for Grace v12, 14-15 C. Take Refuge from Temptation v13 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 – Begin with Relationship Scriptures: Matthew 6:

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus wants his disciples to live because of the reward of relationship with the Father, not personal gain. I. Please the Father v1 II. Giving to the Father v2-4 III. Prayer to the Father v5-8 IV. Fasting for the Father v16-18 A. How B. What C. When D. Why Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 – The Danger of Spiritual Performance Scriptures: Matthew 6:1; Galatians 1:10 Why do you think Jesus begins with a warning instead of a comman

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus calls his disciples to rise above self-interest and display the Father’s heart in the Kingdom of Heaven. I. Live Saturated by Truth v33-37 II. Live Compelled by Service v38-42 III. Live Warmed by Love v43-44 IV. Live Motivated by Holiness v45-48 A. God’s Example of Benevolence (v45) B. God’s People of Contrast (v46-47) C. God’s Own Character of Wholeness (v48) Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 – People of Truth Scripture

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