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

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

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because God values marriage, Kingdom disciples honor and protect it. I. Guard Your Heart (vv. 27–28) II. Govern...

OUTLINE : Main Point: Jesus desires his followers to not murder by actively making peace. I. Understanding the Intent of "Thou Shalt Not...

OUTLINE : Main Point: Because Jesus fulfills the OT, his disciples can follow him in a new way of keeping the Old Testament. I....