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Luke 22: 54-62 | P. Eric Yee One Thing: Even when we turn away from the Lord, he still turns toward us. I. Peter followed the Lord at a distance (vv. 54-55) II. Peter denied any connection with the Lord (vv. 56-60) Lessons from Peter: We must either deny self or deny Christ. You may be a very sincere, godly, devoted believer, but whose sinful nature is still very strong. We must prepare ourselves not to enter into temptation. III. The Lord still turned toward Peter (vv. 61-62) Lessons from Jesus: Your own love for Jesus is never going to carry you in the Christian life, but you must be driven by his love for you. Genuine repentance is always evidenced by a life of increasing obedience. We’re called to strengthen one another in our faith and followership of Christ.

Ephesians 4:1 -1 6 | Chris P. One Thing: God gives us what we need to build His church. I. God's United People Get to Work (v. 1-6) II. God's United People Have a Gracious King (v. 7-10) III. God's United People Have a Church to Build (v. 11-16) Reflection Questions: - How have you grown as Christian? Who has helped you grow, and how have they helped you? - Who are people in your life that you can help grow in Christ? - How can you help them grow in Christ?

Ephesians 3:7-13 | Chris P. One Thing: God's displays his wisdom through his people faithfully following Him in all circumstances. I. God's sufficient grace for His people (v. 7-9) II. God's Cosmic purpose for His people (v. 10-13) Reflection Questions: - How does your church "display the manifold wisdom of God"? - When are you tempted to "lose heart"? How does Eph. 3:7-13 strengthen a believer's faith in the midst of all kinds of circumstances?

Ephesians 2:1-22 | Chris P. One Thing: God displays his glory by saving, uniting, and building His people. I. God creates His people by His grace (v. 1-10) II. God unites His people in His peace (v. 11-18) III. God builds His people in His church (v. 19-22) Reflection Questions: - Describe your personal testimony: Your life before Christ: How you heard, understood, and believed the gospel: How your life in Christ has changed: - What do you think of when you hear the word "church"? - How does Eph. 2:1-22 influence your understanding of a church, and your life within a church?

Ephesians 1:1-14 | Chris P. One Thing: God cares about what we believe about Him and His Church. I. God is worthy of praise because of what he has done in Christ. (v. 1-10) II. God is worthy of praise because of what He will do for those in Christ. (v. 11-14) Reflection Questions: - What difference does it make for a person to be "in Christ", according to Eph. 1:1-14? - How have you seen this difference in your own life? - What do you normally pray for? - How would grasping the truths of Eph. 1:1-14 influence the way you pray for yourself & others?

LUKE 22:39-53 | Ps. Eric Yee Jesus chose to submit to suffering for the sake of sinners. I. The agony of the cup (vv. 39-46) II. The betrayal of the kiss (vv. 47-53) Life Applications: 1. Pray honestly, submissively, knowledgeably, and persistently about your sorrows and struggles. 2. Take the wrath of God for sin as seriously as Jesus did in Gethsemane. 3. Praise, thank, and trust Jesus who chose to submit to suffering for the sake of sinners like us.

Esther 4:4-17 | Ps. Sam Beck One Thing: We must make the personal decision to live as God’s people. I. Be Confident in God A. Be Confident in His Grace B. Be Confident in His Sovereignty II. Be Surrendered to God A. Be Surrendered to Face Death for Him B. Be Surrendered to Live Life for Him III. Be Dependent on God A. Depend on Him in Community B. Depend on Him as You Step Out in Faith

Depend on Jesus Christ for faith in our failing and strength in our testing. Jesus challenged the proud by serving (vv.24-30) Jesus strengthened the weak by praying (vv.31-34) Jesus saved undeserving sinners by dying (vv.35-38)

Remember the Lamb’s sacrifice as we receive the Lord’s Supper. 1) Judas gave in to betrayal by his half-hearted devotion (vv.1-6) 2) Jesus gave us the Lord’s Supper to remember our key relationships, together (vv.7-20) 3) The Lamb of God was devoted to give up his life no matter the

Though the end is coming, do not fear; for Jesus is coming, redemption is near I. Jesus foretells the near future: the destruction of Jerusalem (vv. 5-24) II. Jesus foretells the far future: his second coming (vv. 25-28)