Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness is experienced by those who are counted righteous before God through Jesus Christ and obey Him.Main Text: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.Teaching Points:1. Find Satisfaction in Christ’s Righteousness v62. Pursue Progressive Righteousness v63. Long for Complete Righteousness v6

Preaching Point:Knowing the eschatological plan of God should motivate you tohappily submit to the Will of God.Main Text:Matthew 5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”Teaching Points:1. Find Kingdom Happiness in Godly Obedience (v. 5)2. Persevere in Meekness (v. 5)3. Yearn for Jesus' Coming Kingdom (v. 5)

Preaching Point: Kingdom happiness belongs to those who own up to their spiritual poverty and give themselves over to the riches of Christ.Main Text: Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Teaching Points:1. Expect Kingdom Happiness v32. Admit Your Spiritual Bankruptcy v33. Set Your Mind on the Kingdom of Heaven v3

Title: Trials & Triumph: The Miracles & the Message       Preaching Point: The power of Jesus revealed through His miraculous acts ought to be sufficient proof for us to fully trust the authority of His message.Main Text: Matthew 4:23–5:2Teaching Points:1. Make Jesus’ Message the Main Thing (v23a)2. Make Jesus’ Miracles About His Message (v23b-24)3. Sit Under Trusted Biblical Teaching (vv4:25-5:2)

Preaching Points: Followers of Jesus leave their old lives behind and take on the role of a disciple who makes disciples.Main Text: Matthew 4:18–22Teaching Points:1. Get to Know Jesus (vv18, 21)2. Reject Ambiguous Definitions of Discipleship (vv19, 21b)3. Characterize Your Discipleship with Immediacy (vv20, 22)

Main Text: Matthew 4:12–17Preaching Point: Jesus came to conquer the depths of human depravity to give light & life to everyone who turns from their sin & trusts in Him for salvation.Teaching Points:1. Grasp the Depths of Your Depravity vv12-16a2. Behold the Answer to Your Depravity v16b3. Repent and Trust in Jesus v17

Preaching Point: Correctly defining the earthly mission of Jesus is crucial for us to comprehend His assignment to conquer Satan and the power of sin in our lives.Main Text: Matthew 4:1–11Teaching Points:1. Trust God Over Your Feelings (vv1-4)2. Don’t Abuse God’s Word (vv5-7)3. Submit to God in All Things (vv8-11)

Preaching Point: Jesus unashamedly associating himself with our sinfulness ought to motivate us to boldly associate with Jesus and His mission to see the lost saved.Main Text: Matthew 3:13–17Teaching Points:1. Grasp the Significance of Jesus Associating with Your Sinfulness (vv13-16a).2. Participate in the Mission of Our Triune God (vv16-17).LINKS: 1. The Man Christ Jesus | By Bruce A. Ware : https://a.co/d/4gAA7L6 2. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, and Relevance | By Bruce A. Ware : https://a.co/d/aeGFjwN 3. St. Patrick's Bad Analogies : A lesson on The Trinity : https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw

Preaching Point: The work of the Holy Spirit that Jesus inaugurates not only frees you from the coming wrath of God but also empowers you to bear the necessary fruit that flows from genuine repentance.Main Text: Matthew 3:7–12 Teaching Points:1. Expect God’s Coming Judgment vv7,122. Understand the Work of the Holy Spirit v113. Bear Good Fruit as a Necessary Byproduct of Your Faith vv8-10

Title: Preparing for Jesus: The HeraldPreaching Point: Much like John the Baptist in his day, our mission is to proclaim the coming of Jesus, calling everyone to a biblical response to the gospel.1. Herald the Return of Jesus vv 1-22. Associate Yourself with Jesus vv 3-43. Invite People to Rightly Response to Jesus vv 5-6

Preaching Point : Every Christian exists to reach people for Christ, teach people to be like Christ & train people to serve Christ.Main Text : Matthew 28:18–20Teaching Points:1.) Reach People for Christ v19a2.) Teach People to be Like Christ v19b3.) Train People to Serve Christ v20

Preaching Point: 2023 should be the year we trade in our short-lived resolutions and train ourselves for godliness that guarantees benefits for now and eternity.Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:7–10Teaching Points:1.) Get Familiar with Scripture v7a2.) Pursue Godliness vv7b-93.) Stay Motivated by the End Goal vv10-11

Trusting in Christ as God's promised solution to your most significant issue is an indispensable part of successfully addressing the mountain of other problems you face.MAIN TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Teaching Points:1.) Discard the Counsel of Our Culture2.) Entrust yourself to the Peace of Christ3.) Employ Biblical Counsel to Every Area of Life

Live unwaveringly for Christ in your present circumstance, remembering God is working your life toward His wondrously good end.MAIN TEXT: Romans 8:28-30POINT 1: Find Comfort in God’s Agency (v. 28)POINT 2: Engage Your Present Circumstances with God’s Purpose in Mind (v. 29)POINT 3: Fortify Your Faith with God’s Guaranteed Work (v. 30)

The unfolding of God’s redemptive plan through Christ needs to motivate us toward proper worship Him.Text: Matthew 2:7-12Main Points:1) Demolish All of Your False Worship (vv. 7-8)2) See the Gratification of Proper Worship (vv. 9-11)3) Let God’s Supremacy Propel Your Obedience (v. 12)

True worship can only begin after you step off the throne and diligently search for the One who truly belongs there.Main Text: Matthew 2:1-6Teaching Points:Take Your Place in Christ's Kingdom (vv.1-2)Joyfully Surrender Your Life (vv.2-3)Act on the Truth of God's Word (vv.4-6)Application Questions:1. Write down one observation you found particularly helpful from this week's sermon.2. Read Matthew 25:31–34. How does this verse help you understand the privilege of a Christian in Christ's Kingdom? a. How should the privilege of sharing in the Kingdom of Christ impact your daily life?3. Read Matthew 16:24–27. How does this verse articulate the humility necessary for anyone who wants a place in Christ’s Kingdom?a. What practical ways can the humility and surrender described in Matthew 16:24-27 show up in your life?4. Read 1 John 2:3–6 and Ezekiel 36:26–27. Why is taking action on the truths found in God’s Word a necessary and fulfilling part of true worship?

Unexpected events are often God’s providential way of revealing his plan and require us to seek counsel from his word so we can walk faithfully amidst uncertainty.Main Text: Matthew 1:18–25Teaching Points:1. Plan for God’s Unexpected Events vv18-192. Seek Counsel from God’s Word vv20-233. Strive for Immediate Obedience vv24-25Application Questions:1. Write down one observation you found particularly helpful from this week's sermon. 2. Read Matthew 1:18-25 and Acts 16:6–10. Unbeknownst to them, Joseph and Paul’s original plans were to do the opposite of what God intended, but through a few unexpected events, God made it clear to Joseph and Paul what he wanted them to do. What practical decisions could Joseph and Paul have made that would have prevented them from accomplishing what God intended?a. What practical decisions can you make during unexpected circumstances that can keep you from accomplishing what God wants?b. How can you plan today for God’s unexpected events?3. Read Proverbs 15:22 and 2 Peter 1:3. How do these verses define ways you can and should receive Godly instruction, including in times of uncertainty?a. Write down one example in your life when you needed instruction and God’s word gave you the answer.4. Read Matthew 1:24-25. What was at stake in Joseph’s decision to take Mary as his wife?a. Write down a time when you made a godly decision that was costly but you knew it was God’s desire for you. 5. Read Psalm 119:11. Why is storing God’s word in your heart a prerequisite to being able to respond with immediate obedience? 6. Read Luke 9:62 and Luke 11:27–28. What are practical blessings associated with immediate obedience to God?a. Likewise, what are consequences of delayed obedience or disobedience in the life of a Christian?

The Bible’s predictive prophecy about historical events should bolster your confidence in the veracity of scripture, enable you to look to God’s word as the final arbiter of truth, and embolden you to walk in faith.Teaching Points:Let God’s Promises Illuminate God’s Will for You. V13Remove Any Doubt About the Truthfulness of Scripture vv1-17Focus Your Efforts on Living for Christ’s Coming Kingdom vv16-17Application Questions:1. Write down one observation you found particularly helpful from this week's sermon.2. Read Isaiah 44:28 and Daniel 8:20-22. How can a 150-year-old prophecy from Isaiah and a 200-year-old prophecy from Daniel that comes to fruition in great detail help you trust scripture to illuminate God’s will for you as it did for Zerubbabel, Ezra & Nehemiah3. Why is predictive prophecy one of the strongest proofs of the Bible’s trustworthiness?a. How does the fulfillment of predictive prophecy in the Bible give you confidence to trust everything else the Bible says about future events yet to be fulfilled? 4. Read Revelation 11:15. Why should verses like Revelation 11:15 reposition your focus to live for the coming Kingdom of God? a. Colossians 3:1–4. How can you live this week for the Kingdom of God? 5. As we wrap up this series, how has the genealogy of Christ in Matthew encouraged you and strengthened your faith in the promises of God?

Israel’s royal genealogy reminds us of our need to rely on God’s promises, leading us to properly worship him as we await our final vindication. Main Text: Matthew 1:7–11 (ESV) 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. Teaching Points:Fully Trust in God’s Covenant Promise vv7-11Eliminate Idols in Your Life vv7-11Patiently Await Your Vindication vv11Application Questions:1. Write down one observation you found particularly helpful from this week's sermon.2. Read Hebrews 8:6–13. Unlike the bilateral covenant given to Moses, how do the unilateral Covenants between King David (Davidic Covenant) and King Jesus (New Covenant) provide us with confidence to fully trust God’s covenant promise?3. Read Colossians 3:5–8 and Romans 1:21–25. According to these verses, how do you define an Idol?a. How can you identify Idols in your own life?b. What does eliminating idols consist of in the life of a Christian?4. Read Revelation 22:10–12 and Isaiah 11:1–10. How do Jesus' words in Revelation and Isaiah's description of the coming reign of Christ help you arrive at a proper response to this waiting period before the future vindication of Christ?

Our deficiencies ought to be the catalyst that directs us to trust in Christ’s sufficiency as the promised king of Kings.Main Text: Matthew 1:6–7a 6 and Jesse the father of David the king. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam...Teaching Points:1. Get Real About Your Deficiencies V6a2. Invest in Eternal Affairs V6b-7a3. Eagerly Await the Coming of Our King VV1-17Application Questions:1. Write down one observation you found particularly helpful from this week's sermon.2. Read 2 Samuel 12:9–12. How does propping up King David as the model King diminish the coming of Christ as the model King?a. How does getting real about David’s deficiencies help you understand Israel’s need for a better king?b. How does getting real about your deficiencies help you see your need for a Lord & Savior? 3. Read Ecclesiastes 2:10–11. What does Solomon’s testimony of filling his life up with earthly pleasures teach you about the snare of focusing on the world?a. Read Matthew 6:19–21. What is Jesus’ purpose in teaching this metaphor, especially in light of Jesus being the model King? 4. Read Deuteronomy 17:14–20. What does Deuteronomy, written hundreds of years before there was a King in Israel describe as Solomon's & Rehoboam's temptation and eventual downfall?a. Read Romans 15:4. Similarly, although the Bible was written hundreds of years before us, why should we look to the words of scripture to guide us in life and give us hope?5. Read Isaiah 9:6-7. How does this sermon & these verses from Isaiah help you see the connection between Israel’s failed Kings & our anticipation of Christ’s return as King of Kings?