Big idea: Three descriptions of life "under the sun" that help us endure when life feels fulfilling or futile, when our hearts may be delighting or despairing. God appoints the seasons. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, 11)...

Main idea: What does great person of faith look like at his death? Resolute obedience Keeping promises Faithful to callingHumble Before GodReturns good for evil Instills faithPoin...

Big idea: The God of grace charts His people’s story through struggle to eternal blessings. Chosen yet chastenedChosen to ruleConflicts and blessingFruitful and blessedCh...

Big idea: God blesses His people so that they can share His blessing with others. Behold the God who blesses. God Almighty = El Shaddai = All-Sufficient God Before whom we walk S...

Main idea: Focus on promises kept now gives joyful endurance for promises kept later. ...

Main idea: Trust the risen Christ; He holds your now and forever. The revelation of resurrectionIsaiah 26:19Ezekiel 37:12, 14Daniel 12:2  Job 19:25-27Psalm 16:10Isaiah 53:10&nb...

Main idea: Jesus aims to reset your worship. Jesus was in control all the way to His death. Jesus executes God’s ancient plan.Purple threadWhite threadScarlet thread...

Main idea: Trust in God produces faithful actions even in difficult situations. Do right (Genesis 45:1-3)Trust right (Genesis 45:4-46:7)God is sovereign (Genesis 45:5-8)God provides (Gen...

Big idea: Look for the unmistakable evidence of God’s true change. Change in guiltChange of heartChange of trustChange in love Confess your guiltSeek unity...

Big idea: When you relinquish control you can receive mercy, peace, and contentment. Relinquish control; turn to God's mercy.Relinquish fear and turn to God's peace.Relinquish envy and turn to conten...

Introduction Romans 2:4 Big Idea: It’s God’s work to produce guilt and ownership in reconciliation. Patiently wait for God to work out circumstances. (42:1-5)Trust God to flush out guilt. ...

Big idea: Keep trusting the sovereign Savior and you will pass the test of success (faithfulness). Keep your focus on God’s sovereign work.Keep your focus on God’s revelation.Keep your focus on G...

Big idea: Divine blessing is guaranteed when one understands and practices the biblical perspectives for financial stewardship and giving to the Lord’s work. Giving finds its foundation in God’s ownership. 1 ...

Big Idea: Apply Christ’s Wisdom and you will make the most of the time in an evil age Seek the best use of the time Review your priorities ...

Main idea: Choose love, and nothing you do will be wasted. Sync up with God’s saving love.Size up through the lens of love.Seize the eternal rewards of love. Au...

Main idea: Trust in the Lord who accomplishes his purposes through every detail. The dreamers (Genesis 40:1–8)The descriptions (Genesis 40:9–19)The destinies (Genesis 40:20–23) Ap...

Big Idea: God trains His instruments through the opportunities of humiliation. Part 1: Think through God’s purposeful training in humiliation. Humiliation and graceTemptation and reverenceHumiliation a...

Big Idea: God’s grace still rescues shameful sinners. Observe the freefall into immorality (Genesis 38:1-5).Look at the family consequences (Genesis 38:6-11).Expect sinful blowback (Genesis 38:12-23).Watch...