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Greatness and the Gospel

Jim Leffel

Mark 9:30-35

Throughout his ministry, Jesus' disciples could not grasp the paradox of his ultimate power manifested in ultimate weakness. When the disciples argue about which is the greatest, Jesus teaches that those who are servants will be considered the greatest. Instead of seeking worldly greatness, followers of Jesus can seek a greatness for the gospel.

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Gideon and God's Strength

Scott Risley

Judges 7:1-8:27

Gideon's conquest against the Midianites continues as his weakness in the face of his enemies allows God's power to be fully demonstrated. Gideon's understanding of his weakness allows him to discern God's will and direction for him easier. However, after God strengthens him and leads him to victory, Gideon takes credit for himself and his arrogance results in religious hypocrisy for him and the nation of Israel. Christians can learn through this passage the importance of day to day reliance on God's strength rather than our own.

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How to Fight the Lion

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Peter 5:5-11

Peter describes three ways we should expect Satan to attack Christians and the resources God gives us to fend him off. 1) Satan tempts us to be prideful and God's "antidote" is humility through remembering and applying the gospel. 2) Satan tries to deceive us by killing or misdirecting your enthusiasm for God and God provides the bible and Christian community. 3) Satan tries to intimidate us and God allows us to stand firm in faith on the truth He has provided. Finally, Peter encourages Christians be watchful of Satan, but to keep their focus on Jesus.\r\n

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Inclusiveness of the Gospel

Jim Leffel

Mark 7:24-31

When the desperate Syrophoenician woman came to Jesus, his disciples were upset that a gentile woman would be so needy toward Christ. While Jesus gives a challenging word to her, the woman responds by admitting her need for an unmerited gift and a trust in God's mercy. Our attitude towards the gospel should line up with these two principles.

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Gospel of the Kingdom

Jim Leffel

Mark 4:26-32

Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a seed that grows in a mysterious way to a farmer. His point is that only God causes growth and changes lives. He also compares it to a mustard seed that grows in an unlikely way into a giant tree. This is meant to describe how Jesus came humbly to die on the cross in order to save a multitude of people.

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Showing the Gospel

Jim Leffel

Mark 1:29-2:13

The actions of Jesus typically serve to either show his authority or illustrate his message. First, Jesus responds to the humble faith of the leper by healing him, which shows the priests that Jesus had the authority to make people acceptable to God. Second, he heals the paralytic man, demonstrating his authority to forgive sin. God wants offer us substantial healing as well, but the first step is to accept a relationship with Him.

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Solomon Rising

Dennis McCallum

1 Kings 1:1-3:28

God places Solomon on the throne to follow David after his death. God told Solomon he could ask for anything and Solomon asked for wisdom to lead his country. God gives Solomon riches and honor, on top of the wisdom he asked for, because of his choice. Solomon demonstrates this wisdom in the act of the two mothers who came to him for judgment on who a child belongs to. After this incident, the people knew of his wisdom that came from God.

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Return to the Lord

Jim Leffel

Jeremiah 3:11-4:2

The Israelites were living their own way and following idols. God offered a better solution. Four lessons were taught: 1) agree with God that you have turned away from Him and He will bless you with grace; 2) agree about who God is (He is the Lord and He is good) and He will give you clarity and wisdom; 3) name and critique your idols and He will give you healing; and 4) proclaim God's goodness and you will become a blessing.\r\n

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Fulfilling the Law of Christ

Jim Leffel

Galatians 6:1-5

Paul explains how the freedom we have in Christ allows us to help our brothers and sisters in Christ. As we live in this broken world, God wants to use us to bear one another's burdens to fulfill Christ's law of love. Knowing what Christ did for us allows for real humility when trying to correct and serve one another to pursue greater depth in our relationship with God.

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