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

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

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