OUTLINE: Main Point: Jesus’s unstoppable kingdom calls us to deeper commitment to him. I. The Risk of Complacency 13:53-58 II. The Reality of Opposition 14:1-12 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading: Day 1 Matthew 13:53–58 Have I become too familiar or comfortable with Jesus without truly following him? What distractions compete with Christ being central in my life? How can I guard my heart against complacency in my walk with God? Day 2 Isaiah 53:2–3 Why do peopl

OUTLINE: Main Point: Since Jesus has given us the gospel, we count all other pursuits as nothing compared to the joy of pursuing Christ. I. Solely Treasure Christ. v44 II. Singularly Pursue Christ v45-46 III. Securely Caught by Christ v47-50 IV. Successfully Sharing of Christ 51-52 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading: Day 1 Matthew 13:44 What do I treasure most in my life right now? What would be hardest for me to surrender in order to follow Christ more faithf

OUTLINE: Main Point: Believers embrace the kingdom of God with patience as it grows in our hearts and in the world. Intro v34-35 I. Flourishing of the Mustard Seed v31-32 II. Permeating of the Leaven v33 III. Acquiescing of the Harvest v24-30 v36-43 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading: Day 1 — Hidden Truths Revealed Matthew 13:34–35 Do I treat the parables of Jesus as something to quickly move past, or do I slow down and meditate on them deeply? What truths abo

OUTLINE: Main Point: By God’s gift of Grace, disciples of Jesus accept the Gospel and produce fruit. I. Parable: The Sower and the Four Soils v3-9 A1. For the Birds (v4) B1. On the Rocks (v5-6) C1. Choke Hold (v7) D1. Grounds for Success (v8-9) II. Discussion of Parables v10-18 III. Interpretation: The Sower and the Four Soils v19-23 A2. Tough Hearts (v19) B2. Trivial Hearts(v20-21) C2. Thorny Hearts (v22) D2. Thriving Hearts (v23) Weekly Reading: Day 1 — Hearing the

OUTLINE: Main Point: If your heart is filled with the Spirit of God, your lifestyle will show it. I. Words Reveal Your Heart v33-37 II. Repentance Follows Your Heart v38-42 III. The Kingdom Fills Your Heart v43-45 IV. Spiritual Family Aligns Your Heart v46-50 Weekly Reading: Weekly Reading: Day 1 — The Heart as the Source Scripture: Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 12:33 What does it mean to “guard your heart” in daily life? How have you focused more on outward behavior than inward tra

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because forgiveness is found in Jesus, we must put our trust in him. I. Servant of Meekness v15-21 II. Servant of Malice v22-32 A. Pharisees Attack v22-24 B. Jesus’s Defense v25-32 1. Satan doesn’t fight Satan v25-26 2. Pharisees accept casting demons out v27 3. Proof of the Kingdom of God v27 4. Jesus has already conquered Satan v29 C. Jesus’s Condemn v30-32 Weekly Reading : Weekly Reading: Day 1 — The Gentle Servant Scripture: Matthew 12:18–

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because the resurrection is true, it transforms not only our eternal destiny but also the way we live right now. I. Absurdity If Christ is Dead v12-19 A. The Message of the Gospel v12-15 B. Our Faith v16-17 C. The Already Dead v18-19 The physical resurrection of Christ forms the basis of our trust in God’s evaluation of reality. II. Actuality of Christ being Risen v20-28 III. Application of Christ being Risen. v29-34 A. Baptism v29 B. Willing to

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, his followers observe it with grace under his authority. I. Plucking of the Disciples v1-2 II. Provision for David v3-4 III. Priests of Guiltlessness v5-6 IV. Prophets for Human Value v7-8 V. Performing to show Authority v9-10, 13 VI. Priorities of Life v11-12 VII. Protest of the Pharisees v14 Beyond the Walls: Sabbathing God institutes the Sabbath at Creation for all humanity. Gen 2:1-3 Sabbath observance forever sh

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because Jesus graciously welcomes us, we should yoke to him. I. Condemned by Jesus v20-24 II. Accepted by Jesus v25-30 A. Revealed of the Father v25-26 B. Chosen by the Son v27 C. Received by Us v28-30 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — The Danger of Doing Nothing Scripture: Matthew 11:20–21; Matthew 4:17; James 1:22–25 How have you responded to the truth you have heard about Jesus? In what ways can familiarity with the gospe

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because Jesus is who he says he is, we follow him even when he is not the Messiah we want. I. Viewing Jesus through Doubt v1-6 II. Grasping Hard Truths v7-15 III. Accepting the Irregular Jesus v16-20 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/ Weekly Reading : Day 1 — When Doubt Appears Scripture: Matthew 11:1–6; Isaiah 35:5–6 When have difficult circumstances caused you to question what Jesus is doing in your life?

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because of who God is, we pursue the mission of Jesus over everything else. I. Don’t Fear v26-31 A. Truth will Emerge v26-27 B. They have limited power v28 C. God’s providential care v29-31 II. Acknowledge Jesus v32-33 III. Recognize the Gospel v34-36 IV. Elevate Jesus v37-39 A. Over Family B. Over Values C. Over Life Embarrassing Reward v40-42 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/ Weekly Reading : Day

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because people need Jesus, faithful followers take on Gospel work. I. Laboring in Good Conduct v16-18 II. Laboring in Trust v19-20 III. Laboring in Hope v21-22 IV. Laboring in Expectation v23 V. Laboring in Unity v24-25 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) https://www.persecution.com/globalprayerguide/ Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Sheep Among Wolves Scripture: Matthew 10:16–18; Romans 12:17–21 Where do you feel tension or resistance because of your allegian

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because people need Jesus, faithful followers take on Gospel work. I. The Necessity for Gospel Work v35-38 II. The Persons for Gospel Work v1-4 III. The Focus for Gospel Work v5-7 IV. The Motives of Gospel Work v8-10 V. The Worthiness of Gospel Work v11-12 VI. The Rejection of Gospel Work v13-15 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Seeing People With Compassion Scripture: Matthew 9:35–36; Psalm 23:1–3 Who in your life might be h

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because Jesus comes to be the hope for his followers from all kinds of evils, we put our faith in him. I. Desperation Drives Faith v18-26 A1. Suffering Loved Ones B. Self Suffering A2. Suffering Loved Ones II. Invitation to Internal Faith v27-31 III. Empowered Effects of Faith v32-34 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — Desperation That Drives Us to Jesus Matthew 9:18–19, 23–26; Hebrews 11:1 Where in your life have you reached

OUTLINE : Main Point: Disciples of Jesus find our lives both disrupted and restored in the Gospel. I. Leave What He Calls Us From v9 II. Love Who He Cares For v10-13 III. Reorder Where He Wants Our Hearts v14-15 IV. Transform to How He Gives New Life v16-17 Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth) Weekly Reading : Day 1 — An All or Nothing Call Scripture: Matthew 9:9; Matthew 4:18–22; Luke 14:26–27; John 15:16 Questions: In what ways are you tempted to treat following Jesus as so

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