What does Nebuchadnezzar’s story teach us about pride? 1. Success DOES NOT BRING REST 2. Pride claims to be the AUTHOR of something that is A GIFT 3. Pride has A PRICE 4. God’s mercy HUMBLES AND HEAL NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • What’s a “trophy” (achievement, award, milestone) …
BIG POINT: Godly DEFIANCE requires godly CONVICTIONS. BIG QUESTION: What are the CONVICTIONS that guide your life? If you’re going to stand the test, you must be convinced of… 1. Whose TEAM YOU’RE ON 2. What GOD CAN DO 3. What IS RIGHT 4. Who IS WITH YOU NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER S …
Three things we can observe from Daniel 2: 1. The PANIC of the SELF-RELIANT (Nebuchadnezzar) • The primary resolution: I’m going to BUILD MY KINGDOM 2. The POISE of the GOD-RELIANT (Daniel) • The primary resolution: I’m going to BE FAITHFUL IN GOD’S KINGDOM 3. The PURPOSE of GOD BIG POINT: God’s kin …
Key Truth: God’s PEOPLE are DIFFERENT God’s people are different in what we believe (v. 8) God’s people are different in what we consume (v. 8, 12) God’s people are different in what we have (v. 17) God’s people are different in who we are (v. 19) BIG POINT: When our faith is TESTED, God’s people …
WHAT IS THE WORLD? An invisible SPIRITUAL system OPPOSED TO GOD. WHAT IS SATAN’S MISSION? To DEFILE and DESTROY the people of God. Satan’s strategy is to… 1. DECONSTRUCT AND DIVIDE 2. DETHRONE GOD 3. DECEIVE 4. CHANGE THE DIET BIG POINT: Godly RESISTANCE begins with a godly RESOLVE. NOTES: (MULTIL …
Five important truths to consider: 1. Eternity will reveal the REAL PERSON 2. Eternity will be spent in EITHER HEAVEN OR HELL 3. Our eternal destination IS PERMANENT 4. The Word of God initiates REPENTANCE 5. Every soul HAS A CHOICE NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Luke 16:19-31 …
Three points Jesus makes in this parable: 1. RUNNING FROM the Father will cost you. 2. SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS before the Father will cost you. 3. There is a WAY BACK to the Father. BIG POINT: Jesus is the ANTITHESIS of the OLDER BROTHER. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Luke 15:11-32 …
Four things Jesus does in the parable: 1. Jesus gives a MANDATE to be a gospel-centered neighbor. 2. Jesus provides the MAGNITUDE of gospel-centered neighboring. 3. Jesus clarifies the METHOD of gospel-centered neighboring. 4. Jesus introduces the MOTIVATION for being a gospel-centered neighbor. NOT …
The Moral of the Story: 1. The Master has given us great RESPONSIBILITY 2. The Master has called us to RESPOND 3. The Master RETURNED and there was a RECKONING 4. The Master will grant a REWARD BIG POINT: If you KNOW THE MASTER you will MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUD …
BIG POINT: Jesus IS COMING AGAIN. Are YOU READY? Three takeaways from the parable: 1. There is a difference between being INTRODUCED to Jesus and HAVING A RELATIONSHIP with Jesus. 2. There is a difference between true ASSURANCE and false SECURITY. 3. You can be ready by DEPENDING ON THE GOSPEL. NOTE …
BIG POINT: Forgiveness is only possible when we know we are UNCONDITIONALLY LOVED and HAVE BEEN TOTALLY FORGIVEN. 6 uncomfortable facts about forgiveness for believers: 1. Forgiveness isn’t OPTIONAL 2. Forgiveness isn’t FAIR 3. Forgiveness isn’t A FEELING; IT’S A CHOICE 4. Forgiveness is a CONTINUAL …
BIG POINT: An important part of being a GROWING CHRISTIAN is cultivating a RECEPTIVE HEART. 4 types of hearts represented by the 4 types of soil: 1. INDIFFERENT heart 2. SHALLOW heart 3. DIVIDED heart 4. RECEPTIVE heart NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • Jesus often used stories to tea …
If the resurrection didn’t happen… • The cross IS IRRELEVANT • We are STILL LOST IN OUR SINS • We are FOOLS TO BELIEVE If the resurrection did happen… • The cross HAD A PURPOSE • God’s work WAS WORTH THE WAIT • We are FOOLS NOT TO BELIEVE NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • W …
5 truths about being a disciple of Jesus: 1. Being a disciple is INEVITABLE 2. Being a disciple is INTENTIONAL 3. Being a disciple is CONTINUAL 4. Being a disciple is GRADUAL 5. Being a disciple is COMMUNAL NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • Who are some people who have influenced an …
Three questions that bring clarity as to what it means to be a disciple: 1. What is a disciple? A disciple is A FOLLOW who learns by WATCHING and DOING 2. What does Jesus ask of His disciples? • LOVE ME MOST • DIE TO YOURSELF • SURRENDER EVERYTHING THE BIG POINT: Following Jesus is AN ALL OR NOTHING …
THE BIG QUESTION: Is Jesus ENOUGH? When we come to Jesus like a child… 1. We come ABSOLUTELY DEPENDENT 2. We come BY GRACE 3. We come WITH EXPECTATION NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • What are the “crutches” you lean on in your life—things that provide security or identity apart fr …
The death of Jesus on the cross did four things: The cross PROVED GOD’S LOVE FOR ME The cross PAID OFF MY DEBT The cross REMOVED ALL HINDRANCES TO GOD SAVING ME The cross GUARANTEED MY SALVATION NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • How have you seen sin create distance between you and Go …
The origin of evil is the HUMAN HEART SIN – Human activity that is contrary to God’s will. ORIGINAL SIN – Refers to the inherited state of enmity with God ACTUAL SIN – Refers to the concrete realization or action that inevitably results from Original Sin RIGHTEOUSNESS – The quality, state, and char …
THE BIG POINT: Jesus has ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY (JESUS RULES!) 1. Jesus has authority over SCRIBES 2. Jesus has authority over SATAN 3. Jesus has authority over SICKNESS 4. Jesus has authority over OUR SIN NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • What are some different “versions” of Jesus that …
Three big questions we must answer about the gospel: 1. WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? The gospel is THE GOOD NEWS that God SAVES SINNERS THROUGH CHRIST 2. WHO IS THE GOSPEL FOR? The good news of the gospel is FOR EVERYONE 3. WHY DOES THE GOSPEL MATTER? Because of the gospel, we can FINALLY BE WHO WE WERE CREA …
THE BIG POINT: A godly COMMITMENT precedes a godly FAMILY “As for me and my house” implies two commitments: 1. I’m going to intentionally LIVE FOR GOD 2. I’m going to intentionally LEAD MY FAMILY FOR GOD THE BIG COMMITMENT: We will not be just a GOOD family, but more specifically, a CHRIST-CENTERED …
During hard seasons when life hurts, you need to be reminded: 1. God is FIGHTING FOR YOU 2. God is faithful TO EVERY SINGLE PROMISE HE’S MADE 3. One day, the SCOREBOARD will tell the story: GOD DID IT! NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • What do you find the greatest help to your faith …
BIG POINT: What God HAS FOR YOU is better than what you’re HIDING What we need to know about coming clean: Coming clean begins with CONVICTION Coming clean requires REPENTANCE OF HIDDEN SIN Coming clean requires us to admit four things: Jesus, I’m WRONG (HUMILITY) Jesus, You’re RIGHT (CONFESSION) Je …
What can you do to break down strongholds? 1. Set your mind on CHRIST 2. Identify the LIES 3. Replace the lie with GOD’S TRUTH BIG POINT: OBEDIENCE to God flows out of WORSHIP & TRUST in God. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Joshua 6 and discuss: • What stands out to from the …
BIG POINT: Jesus will call you to CHALLENGES that are BIGGER THAN YOU Jesus will prepare you for His calling by… 1. Inviting you to SURRENDER 2. Inviting you to FOLLOW 3. Inviting you to WORSHIP 4. Inviting you to WIN NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • How can you discern the diffe …
BIG CHALLENGE: BUILD A MONUMENT so you don’t FORGET WHAT GOD HAS DONE Why are monuments to what God has done so important? 1. Remembering what God has done in the past INCREASES OUR FAITH 2. Retelling “God stories” ANCHORS THE FAITH OF THE NEXT GENERATION 3. Recounting what God has done in the past …
BIG POINT: In Christ, your past DOES NOT DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE. Three things we can learn from Joshua 2: God SAVES SINNERS Today’s grace is greater than YESTERDAY’S SHAME God’s grace offers HOPE AND A FUTURE NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Joshua 2: • What is the difference betwe …
Two things every Christian must understand: 1. In Christ, every Christian HAS AN INHERITANCE 2. Every Christian can replace I CAN’T with GOD CAN If this is true, what keeps us from moving forward? • We won’t claim what we don’t KNOW • We won’t claim what we DISQUALIFY OURSELVES FROM NOTES: (MULTILIN …
Two basic principles to grasp about prayer: The principle that drives effective prayer: I AM UTTERLY DEPENDENT UPON GOD. Prayer isn’t as COMPLICATED as we SOMETIMES MAKE IT. BIG POINT: The goal of fasting is to DRAW NEAR TO GOD NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • Share an undeniable ans …
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There are three ways we can deal with sin: We can try to COVER OUR SIN We can attempt to JUSTIFY OUR SIN We can REPENT and TRUST GOD WITH OUR SIN BIG POINT: REPENTANCE of sin leads to TO A BLESSING AND A FUTURE NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • What is your place in your family’s birt …
BIG POINT: Your family tree will DETERMINE WHO YOU BECOME There are two family trees: 1. We are BORN INTO A FAMILY THAT DIES 2. We can be BORN AGAIN INTO A FAMILY THAT LIVES BIG QUESTION: Have you been BORN AGAIN INTO THE FAMILY OF GOD? NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • Share what yo …
Ways we put ourselves in a storm/dark place Life Imbalances Comparing ourselves with others Ruminating and self-talk Inability to process pain in a healthy way Isolation and loneliness Spiritual Warfare Ways we can step into the light Get your rest Worship God Embrace your true identity Live …
There are two simple points Peter makes in these verses: 1. Stop SINNING Three things to remember that help: • Remember THE RESURRECTION • Remember ETERNITY • Remember THAT JESUS IS COMING SOON 2. Start SERVING NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read 1 Peter 3:18 – 4:11 and discuss: • Wh …
BIG POINT: A HOPEFUL CHRISTIAN who loves DOING GOOD is contagious. Always remember these three things: 1. You are contagious because OF WHAT YOU HAVE. 2. You are a CATALYST not a SAVIOR. 3. You can only share WHAT YOU HAVE. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read 1 Peter 3:13-17 and disc …
BIG POINT: The BLESSED LIFE is a LIFE THAT BLESSES. The secret to the blessed life is here in plain sight: 1. UNITY OF MIND 2. SYMPATHY 3. BROTHERLY LOVE 4. A TENDER HEART 5. A HUMBLE MIND NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read 1 Peter 3:8-12 and discuss: • What childhood fight do you r …
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Two things God calls His people to in these verses: 1. Honor and RIGHTFULLY SUBMIT to AUTHORITY. To do so, there are three things we must recognize: • REBELLION is our DEFAULT (personally, nationally, culturally) • God institutes HUMAN AUTHORITY • GOD AND HIS WORD are the ultimate judges of HUMAN AU …
Building blocks of our identity: Our identity is defined by God Our identity is rooted in the Work of God Our identity is the foundation for the purposes of God Our identity is revealed to the world by our response to God The Point: When I prioritize the Word of God, my life will change. NOTES …
DEFINITION OF HOLINESS: Separated from SIN and SET APART TO God. BIG POINT: Holiness is POSSIBLE but holiness REQUIRES HELP. OUR HOLINESS IS MADE POSSIBLE… By A RIGHTEOUSNESS that’s not ours. By ONGOING GRACE. By THE HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. As WE LIVE IT. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER …
Understanding God’s design for the good life : AUTHORITY begins and ends with God. God has ROLES for husbands and wives. • Helper: one who COMPLETES SELFLESSLY • Head: one who SERVES SELFLESSLY 3. God has EXPECTATIONS of husbands and wives. BIG POINT: The key to every healthy, Christ-honorin …
The Holy Spirit’s responsibility: GROW THE CHURCH Our responsibility: BE THE CHURCH Five things to know about spiritual gifts: Spiritual gifts are GIFTS OF GRACE Spiritual gifts are DIVERSE but fit into TWO BROAD CATEGORIES Spiritual gifts are for THE COMMON GOOD The Holy Spirit OWNS ALL THE GIFTS A …
Five things we must grasp about having peace in the home: Peace in the home is A CHRISTIAN FAMILY’S CALLING Peace in the home begins with PEACE WITH GOD Peace in the home requires knowing WHETHER IT SHOULD BE KEPT OR MADE Peace in the home requires THE REPENTANCE OF THE SINNER Peace in the home requ …
Four ways Jesus remodels our home: He changes WHO WE ARE He changes HOW WE TREAT OTHERS He changes WHAT WE LOVE He changes WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO BIG POINT: When we follow Jesus, JESUS FOLLOWS US HOME NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Colossians 3:12-17 and discuss: • What are some o …
NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Colossians 3:5-11 and discuss: • In Colossians 3, why do you think Paul started with sexual immorality? Why did he include greed on that list? • Read Gen 3:1-19. Where do we see sin causing “fractures” in relationships? How is this still true today …
Three marks of a real Christian family: Our IDENTITY is in Christ. Our DESTINY is to be with Christ. Our PRIORITY is to live for Christ. Recognize the imitation: The World defined: an INVISIBLE SPIRITUAL SYSTEM opposed to God. Worldliness defined: Loving the VALUES AND PURSUITS of the world that sta …
Four things we need to know about rejoicing in suffering: Rejoicing in suffering is WALKING CONFIDENTLY IN DANGEROUS PLACES (the what) Rejoicing in suffering HAPPENS DURING THE PAINFUL SEASON (the when) Rejoicing in suffering is A DISCIPLINE THAT IS DEVELOPED (the how) Rejoicing in suffering is POSS …
How should we practically and intentionally wait on the Lord? With PATIENCE With A PROPER PERSPECTIVE With OBEDIENCE With FAITH NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 and discuss: • What are areas in which you get impatient? How has God helped you become more patient? …
What we can learn from God’s response to Habakkuk: We don’t KNOW WHAT GOD KNOWS God is IN CHARGE OF HISTORY (EVEN WHEN IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE IT) God’s TIMING is in sync with His DIVINE PURPOSES God’s METHODS might not be our choice but they BRING ABOUT HIS PLANS BIG POINT: We can either BELIEVE OUR …
Genesis 4, Hebrews 11, Romans 12 Sacrifice: the act of giving up something VALUABLE usually for the sake of a BETTER CAUSE Two sacrifices we are called to: The sacrifice of SELF The sacrifice of putting GOD FIRST BIG POINT: The place of SACRIFICE is also the place of WORSHIP APPLICATION: Our Heaven …
We should worship… By prioritizing the WHO over the WHERE or WHAT. By engaging OUR HEADS and OUR HEARTS. BIG POINT: God is STILL LOOKING for TRUE WORSHIPERS. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read John 4 and discuss: • What stands out to you most about the interaction Jesus has with t …
What motivates a Christian’s worship? I worship in response to WHO MY FATHER IS. I worship in response to WHAT MY FATHER HAS MADE POSSIBLE. I worship in response to WHO MY FATHER IS MAKING ME TO BE. BIG POINT: Ultimately, I worship because my Father IS GOOD and His PLANS FOR ME ARE GOOD. NOTES: (MUL …
1. What is worship? Worship – to ascribe the highest of WORTH Christian Worship – the humble and obedient response to honor God supremely with our WORDS, THOUGHTS, AND ACTIONS. 2. Why should we worship God? It is the ultimate NEED of our life. 3. How can we do worship well? 4 Things you need to …
Six realities about suffering: 1. Suffering is COMPATIBLE WITH JOY 2. Suffering is INESCAPABLE 3. Suffering looks DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE 4. Suffering TESTS FAITH 5. Suffering produces PATIENCE OR STEADFASTNESS 6. Suffering SANCTIFIES BIG POINT: Joy is a SUPERNATURAL RESPONSE to SUFFERINGof th …
Here is what faith in blue jeans (everyday faith) looks like: I LOVE PEOPLE I honor MARRIAGE and run from IMMORALITY I find my CONTENTMENT AND CONFIDENCE in Jesus, not MONEY OR THINGS I find FAITHFUL LEADERS AND MENTORS worthy of IMITATION I keep THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING I stand with Christ EV …
Look to these four things when tempted to give up: Look back to THE FAITHFUL HEROES WHO DIDN’T GIVE UP. Look back to YOUR SAVIOR WHO NEVER GAVE UP. Look to THE FATHER’S LOVE WHICH NEVER GIVES UP. Look ahead to THE JOY WHICH WILL NEVER GIVE UP. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • Have yo …
Question: What is faith? : Faith is TRUST The opposite of faith is NOT reason – IT’S DISTRUST The opposite of reason is NOT faith – it’s IRRATIONALITY The Building Blocks of a Greater Faith: A Greater Faith trusts that God is A Greater Faith trusts that God is GOOD A Greater Faith trusts that God is …
Two things you can be confident of if you are saved: • You have ACCESS TO GOD through Jesus Christ. • You have AN ADVOCATE WITH GOD, Jesus Christ. If this is true, how now should we live? 1. Let’s LIVE IN FAITH! 2. Let’s LIVE IN HOPE! 3. Let’s LIVE IN LOVE! NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER S …
Jesus deals with our guilt and shame in three ways: He transforms us from GUILTY SINNER to RIGHTEOUS SAINT. He transforms our DEAD WORKS to LOVING SERVICE. He transforms our DREAD to LONGING. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • How is guilt or shame impacted your life? Your relationship …
Within Hebrews 6 we find these important points: A problem of IMMATURITY A warning against FALLING AWAY BIG POINT: We need to gain a greater understanding of who JESUS IS and the FAITH we have believed. There is HOPE for better things. GOD’S PROMISES are trustworthy. Jesus WILL LEAD US TO THE GLORY …
A Greater Covenant – The New Testament A Greater High Priest – Jesus A Greater Work – A Spirit-filled & Spirit-led Life A Greater Hope – Heaven and life to the full Application: Full and complete surrender (past/present) Full and complete trust (present) Full and complete access (present/future) …
What is the Sabbath and why should Christians keep it? 1. The Sabbath is a REMINDER that God is the POINT OF LIFE and our PROVIDER. 2. The Sabbath is a TIME TO REMEMBER that God SAVED US ALL BY HIMSELF. 3. The Sabbath is ULTIMATELY FULFILLED in JESUS. How is Jesus our rest? (MULTILINE) NOTES: (MULTI …
In the Bible, the heart represents the center of your life and affections. Here are three challenges about your heart: 1. DO NOT HARDEN your heart. 2. SEARCH your heart. 3. PROTECT your heart. ADDITIONAL NOTES… (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Do some investigative biblical research as a gr …
How does the writer of Hebrews introduce Jesus? 1. Jesus is THE KING WHO STEPPED IN TO OUR STORY. 2. Jesus is THE CHAMPION WHO FOUGHT FOR US. 3. Jesus is THE BROTHER WHO IS NOT ASHAMED OF US. 4. Jesus is THE PRIEST WHO CAN HELP US ONCE AND FOR ALL. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • Wh …
Why is Jesus greater than all other prophets and angels? 1. Jesus is THE WORD OF GOD 2. Jesus is THE HEIR OF EVERYTHING 3. Jesus is GOD HIMSELF 4. Jesus offers A DIFFERENT SALVATION NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • What are some things that have shaken your faith across the years? • …
There are two points of view when it comes to Easter: 1. I’m celebrating AN EVENT 2. I’m celebrating AN EXPERIENCE When we experience the resurrection personally we are… • Born AGAIN TO A LIVING HOPE • Filled WITH A NEW POWER • Given A BRAND NEW PERSPECTIVE BIG POINT: The resurrection is more than …
Three truths from Luke 22:31-34: 1. Satan wants you TO FAIL Three activities we can attribute to Satan: HE SHAKES US HE PREYS ON US HE ACCUSES US 2. Jesus wants you TO FINISH THE BIG POINT: We may FAIL but our FAITH doesn’t have to. Three activities we can attribute to Jesus: HE SAVES US HE PRAYS FO …
Assurance of our standing before God is rooted in three things: 1. Understanding how DEEP CHRIST’S LOVE IS FOR YOU. Three images Jesus introduces in John 14-17: You are loved as a BRIDE is loved by a GOOD HUSBAND. You are loved as a CHILD is loved by a GOOD FATHER. You are loved as a FRIEND is loved …
Conclusions we can draw from John 15: 1. ABIDING IN CHRIST is the not-so-secret secret to spiritual fruitfulness. 2. If you are in Christ, the DNA FOR SPIRITUAL FRUIT is in you. 3. GOD’S DISCIPLINE is the means by which He makes you even more fruitful. BIG POINT: When we are fruitful, GOD GETS THE G …
*What is evident in the life of one who is marked by the Gospel? 1. We TRUST God’s plan of RESTORATION through Jesus. 2. We humbly HONOR God’s WORD as our final authority. 3. We SUBMIT to the LEADERSHIP of the Holy Spirit. 4. We COMMIT to living out the GREAT COMMISSION. 5. We LOVE those INSIDE and …
1. Christian CHARACTER is the result of letting the HOLY SPIRIT act in our lives, as well as the MANIFESTATION of His virtues. 2. Christian character is FIRMNESS and MORAL EXCELLENCE. 3. Qualities of Christian character: KINDNESS, HONESTY, HUMILITY, GENUINE FORGIVENESS 4. Christian character is form …
THE CHURCH IS… The Bride A Family An Army Big Point: The mobilized, unified church that is passionately pursuing Jesus is going to bury Hell. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY: Is there an organization, group, membership you would like to join? (NRA, Costco, golf club, friend gr …
What does God ask of you when it comes to Christlikeness? 1. Realize WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST (IDENTITY) 2. Change your FOCUS to match your IDENTITY (PRIORITY) 3. Practically LIVE OUT what you VALUE MOST (BEHAVIOR) 4. Appreciate THE CHANGE (GRATITUDE) NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read …
Three things we need to know about spiritual growth: 1. God Himself makes POSSIBLE OUR GODLINESS 2. Growth in godliness ISN’T AUTOMATIC ; it must be PURSUED 3. The pursuit of godliness will BEGIN TO PAYOFF NOW NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read 2 Peter 1:1-4 and discuss: • Will a Ch …
BIG POINT: Justification has to be understood at a VERTICAL LEVEL AND AT A HORIZONTAL LEVEL Three takeaways: 1. We are justified by God through FAITH IN CHRIST’S WORK ALONE 2. Living faith will never BE ALONE 3. Good works JUSTIFY OUR FAITH and GIVE ASSURANCE NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHE …
Three takeaways from James 2: 1. Demon’s faith is different from NO FAITH 2. Living faith is not RIGHT DOCTRINE and A FEAR OF GOD alone 3. Living faith has FRUIT NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read James 2:1-10 for context and discuss: • What are some things that divide us from other …
Three takeaways from Romans 4 and Genesis 15: 1. The covenant of the New Testament is BASED ON THE BLOOD OF JESUS. 2. Focus on God’s PROVISION not your EXPECTATIONS. 3. Your salvation rests solely on THE BLOOD OF JESUS. NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Genesis 15 and discuss: • Wh …
The what, the why, and the how of justification: 1. Why do I need to be justified? Because as a sinner, I am OBSESSED WITH MY PERFORMANCE and ALWAYS FALLING SHORT. 2. What is justification? Justification is God CALLING A GUILTY SINNER RIGHTEOUS. 3. How am I justified? Justification happens by GRACE, …
God’s objectives for 2024: 1. He’s going to remain HOLY 2. He’s going to receive GLORY 3. He’s going to lead us in the WAY OF TRUTH 4. He’s going to INTERCEDE for us 5. He’s going to be there in the MIDST OF OUR SUFFERING 6. He’s going to hold ALL THINGS TOGETHER 7. He’s going to LOVE US BIG POINT: …
BIG POINT: God uses SHEPHERDS more than ANGELS to share THE GOOD NEWS The shepherds journey: 1. REVELATION 2. FAITH 3. WITNESS Jesus came to… HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED/POOR IN SPIRIT BRING DELIVERANCE TO THE CAPTIVES BRING SIGHT TO THE BLIND GIVE LIFE IN ITS FULLEST DIE FOR OUR SIN SAVE LOST PEOPLE …
1. There is a PROBLEM with peace. Biblical View: The order of the earth and humanity was disrupted and diseased by sin. Peace was ruined and we have been on a journey, individually and collectively, ever since to reclaim it. Natural View: The order of the earth has been imperfect for all of time and …
HOPE (in the Christian sense)… Is the expectation of future blessings and the confidence that the best is yet to come. BIG QUESTION: Are you willing to DOUBT YOUR DOUBTS? How did Mary overcome the fear of hopelessness? 1. Mary seriously THOUGHT THROUGH HER DOUBTS 2. Mary sincerely VOICED HER DOUBT …
The answer to your prayer… 1. May be NO 2. May be DELAYED 3. Might look DIFFERENT THAN YOU PICTURE BIG POINT: God answers prayer according to HIS WILL, HIS TIME, AND HIS WAY NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • If you could ask God one totally honest question about something you find …
This is a sermon about Jesus and his disciples getting into a ship and going to the other side. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
IGNORANCE makes the day of the Lord a day of IRRELEVANCE KNOWLEDGE makes the day of the Lord a day of FEAR FAITH makes the day of the Lord a day of REWARD Big Point: To have PEACE about the return of Jesus requires that we LIVE with Him today. NOTES: (MULTILINE) Questions for Further Study When y …
BIG POINT: Heaven is the HOME WE WERE MADE FOR. Five things we can know about home: 1. Our eternal home IS A REAL PLACE. 2. Everything will be NEW in our eternal home. 3. God will be FULLY PRESENT at home. 4. We will be FULLY SATISFIED at home. 5. Heaven ISN’T HOME FOR EVERYONE. NOTES: (MULTILINE) Q …
BIG POINT: A sobering reality: THAT JUDGMENT IS COMING. Four truths from Revelation 20:11-15: 1. Every person WILL BE JUDGED 2. Every person WILL BE REWARDED 3. Every reward WILL BE ETERNAL 4. Every soul HAS A CHOICE (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Revelation 20 and discuss …
Three big takeaways from Revelation 19 1. The Bride will be UNITED WITH CHRIST forever. 2. The Bridegroom is FAITHFUL AND TRUE 3. The Bridegroom FIGHTS FOR HIS BRIDE BIG POINT: We are not called to be PERFECT ; we are called to be READY. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Reve …
In preparation for our upcoming marriage, we will: 1. Break up WITH OLD LOVERS Worldliness defined: Anything that TEMPTS ME to CHEAT ON GOD 2. Make ourselves READY by RIGHTEOUS LIVING 3. Long FOR OUR WEDDING NOTES: (MULTILINE) QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Revelation 17:1-6 & 1 John 2:15-17 a …
What do we learn about being “marked”? 1. Every person HAS ONE OF TWO MARKS 2. The two marks have ENTIRELY DIFFERENT DESTINATIONS 3. Every person will be part of ONE OF TWO HARVESTS 4. There is celebration on THE OTHER SIDE OF DELIVERANCE NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Revelation 13:16-18 a …
How does/will Satan attack God’s people? 1. Through the KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD 2. Through DECEPTION 3. Through ACCUSATION Two things Satan doesn’t want you to know: • He is ALREADY DOOMED • He is CAN BE OVERCOME NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Revelation 12 & 13 and discuss: • What are t …
The trumpet judgments provide at least three wake up calls: 1. Wake up! The warning of EARTHLY INSECURITY 2. Wake up! The warning of TORMENT 3. Wake up! The warning of WITNESS THE SOBERING TRUTH: One day WARNINGS WILL END and JUDGEMENT WILL COME! NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Revelation 6: …
A few things we need to know about the Great Tribulation: 1. The Great Tribulation is a TIME OF JUDGEMENT 2. God’s people WILL BE PROTECTED during the Great Tribulation. 3. After the Great Tribulation, GOD’S PEOPLE WILL CELEBRATE NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • What is your immediation reaction …
BIG POINT: We have to either ERASE OR EMBRACE THE RESURRECTION Paul makes three HUGE claims: 1. Christ’s resurrection is the FOUNDATION OF MY SALVATION 2. Christ’s resurrection is the GUARANTEE OF MY RESURRECTION 3. Christ’s resurrection STOLE DEATH’S POWER NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read 1 …
What are spiritual gifts and what is their purpose? 1. Spiritual gifts are GIFTS OF GRACE 2. Spiritual gifts are A MANIFESTATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. Spiritual gifts are GIVEN FOR THE COMMON GOOD 4. Spiritual gifts are INTENDED TO BUILD UP THE CHURCH 5. Spiritual gifts are TO BE EXERCISED FREELY, …
BIG POINT: CHRIST’S LOVE expressed through HIs Church has UNLIMITED POTENTIAL Paul introduces 4 truths about love that provide perspective: 1. LIFE – LOVE = ZERO 2. Love IS A VERB 3. Love will be THE ONLY GIFT LEFT IN HEAVEN 4. Love is at the heart of what MAKES A CHURCH GREAT NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR F …
BIG POINT: God is faithful and He TRANSFORMS HIS PEOPLE SO THEY’RE FAITHFUL, TOO If you are a Christian married to a Christian: • STAY FAITHFUL • REPENT AND FORGIVE • SEEK RECONCILIATION If you are a Christian married to an unbeliever: • DON’T PURSUE DIVORCE ON SPIRITUAL GROUNDS • CONSIDER YOUR INF …
Union with Christ makes you a member of HIS CHURCH God has designed His Church in such a way that everyone has a PURPOSE The way you live out your purpose determines the HEALTH of His Church Four Steps to Engagement CLOSENESS CHARACTER CALLING CAPACITY NOTES: Questions for Further Study T …
Things we need to trade in: Trade in the AMERICAN dream in order to live out the Great Commission. Success for a Christian is not about getting RICH, it’s about how many you REACH 2. Trade in WINNING the argument for WINNING PEOPLE 3. Trade in POSING with the team for MAKING A DIFFERENCE on the fiel …
Two general principles for marriage found in 1 Corinthians 7: 1. If you’re married, God’s plan is that you EMBRACE YOUR STATUS 2. If you’re married, God’s plan is that you PURSUE AND ENJOY SEXUAL INTIMACY Why does God encourage sex within a marriage? • To help FIGHT TEMPTATION • To provide a tangib …
Four Pillars of Freedom: What is LEGAL isn’t always good What is NATURAL isn’t always healthy The power of SELF dominates and leads to death The power of GOD frees and leads to life The Path to Freedom: All Sin has consequences that are far reaching – FLEE FROM SIN Shame isolates & lead …
BIG POINT: Spiritual maturity ISN’T AUTOMATIC IMMATURITY’S MOTTO: IT’S ALL ABOUT ME! Spiritual “check engine lights” to consider: 1. Is COMFORT more important than CALLING? 2. Do I have a HERO more influential than JESUS? 3. Am I hungrier for JUNK than I am SPIRITUAL NUTRITION? 4. Is HAVING MY WAY …
Four Principles of Christian Unity: 1. We will value the Lordship of CHRIST over the leadership of PEOPLE. 2. We will trust FACTS over FEELINGS. 3. We will follow the CALL of God rather than the APPLAUSE of men. 4. We will boast in the POWER of Jesus instead of our own STRENGTH. BIG POINT: When the …
1. Fear God: 2. Love Him: 3. Walk in His ways: 4. Serve Him 5. Keep His commandments: BIG POINT: God has expectations of His people QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • How much do you love and fear God? • What can you do to serve God? • How can you grow more by practicing Deuteronomy 10:12-13? • Scriptur …
Understanding our Spiritual Weaponry: The Bible is the complete & perfect Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Bible is steadfast truth that provides a foundation for your life. Matthew 7:24 The Bible is a sword to the enemy and a scalpel to the one who believes Hebrews 4:12 Ephesians 6:16-18 B …
Hebrews 12:1-13 Key Truths of Biblical Discipline: Discipline is rooted in devotion to Jesus Christ Discipline grows and gets stronger with time Discipline requires your effort and participation in the work God is doing Discipline leads to spiritual healing & reconciliation …
“Know” the Enemy The Enemy is an Angel created by God The Enemy stands opposed to the church and those who are in Christ The Enemy is defeated Know Yourself “If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the ene …
BIG POINT: We are LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS Jesus informs our expectations of what’s to come: 1. Expect TO ENCOUNTER DECEPTION 2. Expect WARS, INFLATION, EPIDEMICS 3. Expect OPPOSITION, EVEN PERSECUTION 4. Expect GOD’S JUSTICE NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Revelation 6 and discuss: • What is …
BIG POINT: Heaven reveals that Jesus is WORTHY OF OUR MOST PASSIONATE WORSHIP What did John see in Heaven? 1. An OCCUPIED THRONE at the center of everything. 2. A PERPETUAL PARTY celebrating the WORTH OF JESUS. 3. God’s STRATEGIC, SOVEREIGN PLAN 4. Jesus HAS CONQUERED NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER ST …
BIG POINT: Jesus knows THE REAL NEED OF HIS CHURCH ,even if they don’t. 1. The Symptom: LUKEWARMNESS 2. The Disease: SELF-RELIANCE • Three words that should never define a Christian: “I NEED NOTHING”. 3. The Prescription: RELIANCE ON CHRIST NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • GROUP HOT TAKES: What …
STRATEGIES OF SATAN: DECEPTION DISPARAGEMENT DISCOURAGEMENT THREE WAYS TO FIGHT COMPROMISE: Stand in PRAYER Stand for your PURPOSE Stand for GOD Big Point: When I STAND, JESUS STANDS with me. NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Revelation 2:12-3:6 and discuss: Have you ever found you …
The theme of Rev. 2 & 3: Jesus knows His Bride, the Church: 1. Jesus knows what His Church loves (Ephesus). 2. Jesus knows when His Church SUFFERS (Revelation 2:8-11: Smyrna) 3. Jesus knows the real LEVEL of His Church’s COMMITMENT (Revelation 3:7-13: Philadelphia) Three takeaways from these two …
THEME OF REVELATION 2;3: Jesus knows HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH 1. Jesus knows what His Church REALLY LOVES Three things we learn from Christ’s first message: • Jesus honors RIGHT BELIEF AND STRONG CONVICTIONS • Jesus finds COMPETITION FOR AFFECTIONS REPULSIVE • Jesus wants HIS BRIDE’S FIRST LOVE BIG TAK …
BIG THEME: Through Christ, the CHURCH WILL OVERCOME! Why do many avoid studying Revelation? Why should we study Revelation? What will help us best understand Revelation? NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • When you think of Revelation, what comes to mind first? • What are reasons that some people l …
BIG POINT: JESUS IS STILL IN THE STORY Because Jesus is alive, here is where you will find Him today: 1. Jesus is in A PLACE OF AUTHORITY 2. Jesus is wherever HE IS BEING TALKED ABOUT 3. Jesus is with HIS PEOPLE WHEN THEY ARE TOGETHER 4. Jesus is at the END OF HISTORY AS WE KNOW IT NOTES: QUESTIONS …
BIG POINT: SIN IS A PROBLEM THAT HAS TO BE DEALT WITH Three distinct, biblical descriptions of sin: • Sin is a DEBT TO GOD • Sin is ENMITY TO GOD • Sin is a CRIME AGAINST GOD Three distinct, biblical ways Jesus became our Savior: • Jesus became our SURETY • Jesus became our MEDIATOR • Jesus became o …
Three things we remember as we take communion: Christ’s death is THE CENTRAL POINT OF HISTORY. Christ’s death is ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN. Christ’s death is THE CONFIDENCE OF EVERY CHRISTIAN. NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read and discuss Matthew 26:17-30 (cf. Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:7-39; …
Takeaways from the life of Gideon: Flawed people are USED BY GOD Flawed people can SQUANDER GOD’S FAVOR AND BLESSING Flawed people can HONOR GOD and FULFILL HIS PURPOSE for their life. BIG POINT: The FLAWED can be transformed into THE FAITHFUL. NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Judges …
Five lessons for the scared and called: God sees in you WHAT YOU DON’T SEE IN YOURSELF God is still working LIKE HE DID YESTERDAY God’s answer to your insecurity is “I WILL BE WITH YOU” God’s calling will begin WITH SOME HOUSECLEANING The cross is OUR CONFIDENCE (not A FLEECE) NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR F …
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What do Judges 4;5 teach us? God USES STRONG, FAITHFUL WOMEN for His sovereign purposes. A great temptation of men is not TO DO EVIL but TO DO NOTHING. Doing NOTHING WHEN SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE has a price. One day, PERFECT JUSTICE will be SERVED. NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Discuss Judges …
Three takeaways from Ehud and Eglon: God’s SALVATION has always been linked to HUMAN WEAKNESS • God’s saviors have often been INSTRUMENTS OF WEAKNESS • God saves through the WEAKNESS OF FAITH God HUMOR in human opposition to Him. God values AVAILABILITY over ABILITY NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUD …
Three relevant points from Judges 1 & 2: 1. Our little EXCUSES can lead to BIG PROBLEMS 2. We choose to serve either the GOD WHO SAVES or the GOD WHO ENSLAVES 3. Disregarding WHAT WE KNOW will lead to DISBELIEF AND DISOBEDIENCE Notes: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Discuss Judges 1 & 2: …
BIG POINT: CHRISTIAN, YOU ARE MEANT FOR MORE Four things we need to know about growth in grace: 1. Growth in grace is made possible BY CHRIST 2. Growth in grace isn’t AUTOMATIC • Our parts includes: 3. Growth in grace has FAR-REACHING BENEFITS • Acronym: FAVE 4. Growth in grace must be WEIGHED NOTE …
1. Salvation is more than forgiveness of sins; it is NEW LIFE 2. The new life we have in Christ isn’t just spiritual, it is PRACTICAL AND PHYSICAL 3. Discipline equals FREEDOM NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read 2 Peter 1:5-9 and James 1:22-25 • For what reason does Peter call us to supplement …
BIG POINT: CHRIST’S PROMISES are the key to our escape from SIN’S CORRUPTION . Three things we need to know about escaping sin: 1. We escape the SPIRITUAL CORRUPTION of our fallen nature AT SALVATION . 2. We will totally escape CORRUPTION when CHRIST COMES BACK 3. Today’s victory is made possible by …
BIG POINT: We have EVERYTHING WE NEED to GROW SPIRITUALLY. Three takeaways from this passage: 1. Christ does not HOLD OUT ON HIS BRIDE. 2. Christ Himself makes possible OUR CHRISTLIKENES. Three important words: 3. Staying the same is UNNATURAL FOR THE BELIEVER. Notes: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Rea …
Three questions for three groups of people: 1. The 4 friends: What HINDRANCES are keeping me from bringing people TO JESUS? 2. The Pharisees: What PREJUDICES are keeping me from FOLLOWING JESUS ? 3. The Paralyzed: What EVIDENCE is proof that I’ve been FORGIVEN BY JESUS? BIG POINT: For salvation to t …
Three tips for seekers: 1. Finding the answer BEGINS WITH A SIGN 2. Scripture is the map THAT TAKES US TO CHRIST 3. Jesus is THE ANSWER YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR Notes: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Matthew 2:1-12 and discuss: • What are some things you crave every once in a while? Any foods, activ …
BIG POINT: When Jesus shows up, He WILL TURN YOUR LIFE UPSIDE DOWN Joseph’s life reveals that following Jesus requires… 1. ABSOLUTE COMMITMENT 2. ACCEPTING A SENTENCE OF DEATH 3. SELF-DENIAL Notes: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Matthew 1:18-25 and discuss: • Are you by nature more gullib …
Four essentials of Christianity that we find in these verses: 1. God TAKES HIS TIME 2. There is always AN UNSEEN STORY 3. The Gospel IS FOR EVERYONE (EVEN OUTSIDERS) 4. Jesus is THE ULTIMATE REST Notes: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Matthew 1:1-17 and discuss: • What are some things you would inc …
Poor assumptions lead to this thought: If bad things happen to me, God must not be all-loving, all-good, and all-powerful. The prayer of faith: Faith is the difference between the best that I can do and the best that God can do. Building my faith: Faith begins with the Word Faith builds when w …
Four takeaways: 1. Demonic power IS REAL AND DESTRUCTIVE 2. Demons are SCARED TO DEATH OF JESUS 3. Jesus can COMPLETELY DELIVER SINNERS 4. Jesus commissions the THE UNQUALIFIED and DISQUALIFIED BIG POINT: MY STORY IS GOD’S GLORY NOTES: QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Mark 5:1-20 and discuss: …
Faith defined: Faith is complete confidence in God’s FORESIGHT, GOODNESS, ABILITY, AND CARE FOR ME PERSONALLY. The process to faith’s growth: 1. Faith begins with UNDERSTANDING 2. Faith inevitably leads to CONVICTION 3. Faith always results in ACTION QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Hebrews …
What does it look like to bring up children in the fear of the Lord? 1. Clearly identify THE DESTINATION 2. Map THE ROUTE 3. Define the GUARDRAILS 4. Recognize the UNIQUENESS OF EACH CHILD Three big questions: • What does Jesus want my child(ren) to know? • Who does Jesus want my child(ren) t …
Distinct Differences mean distinct Roles Our differences are what make intimacy possible Because we are different, intimacy requires effort Key Truth: Men shouldn’t become more like women and women more like men. Both men & women should become more like Jesus. Questions for further Study: Think …
How do we live for Christ and fight the good fight? 1. WALK CAREFULLY 2. MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME 3. Deal with life’s pressures by depending ON THE SPIRIT 4. KEEP SINGING 5. WORSHIP TOGETHER 6. Look for the good God is doing and SAY THANK YOU QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Ephesians 5:15-21 and discuss: …
Other Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 6 Why do Christ followers live righteously and love sacrificially? 1. Because we want to imitate our Father. 2. Because that’s how Jesus loved us. 3. Because practicing sin flies in the face of loving our holy God. 4. Because JUDGEMENT IS COMING 5. B …
Why do Christ followers live righteously and love sacrificially? (first three of six responses) 1. Because we want to be like our father 2. Because that’s how Jesus loved us 3. Because living in sin flies in the face of loving our Holy God QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY Read Ephesians 5:1-5 and discuss …
BIG POINT: Gospel-centered friendships are a daily choice A GODLY FRIEND IS ONE WHO: 1. Speaks the truth no matter what (vs 25) 2. Calls out injustice (vs 26) 3. Is one who works and is generous (vs 28) 4. Who builds up and does not tear down (vs 29) 5. Seeks peace (vs 31) QUESTIONS FOR FURTH …
BIG POINT: Marriage is a Gospel-centered, Holy symbol The BIG POINT has three implications: 1. Marriage is not the ultimate relationship 2. Marriage is not the measure of a significant life 3. Marriage is not the answer to our deepest longing or the solution for our sin QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY • …
Review This series is an extension of our study on spiritual parenting and discipleship. Spiritual parenting and discipleship are a return to a focus on the original royal decree: be fruitful and multiply. In sum, God wants kids, lots of them. One of the things that distinguishes humans from other c …
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Introduction It was the writer of Proverbs that said it so well, (Slide) “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12. Maybe you have experienced that. Maybe At School- When is this semester ever going to end? Or on a Trip- Are we there yet? Kids and …
This is a sermon about Jesus and his disciples getting into a ship and going to the other side. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.