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1. Humbly rejoice in Christ’s increase v22-30 2. Listen to Christ’s Spirit-filled words v31-36

1. Getting into the Kingdom of God… 2. ...is utterly impossible - it will take a miracle 3. ...but anyone can get in if only they would believe

1. The issue: Christ's physical resurrection an isolated event 1 Cor 15:23 First fruits / Rom 8:29 First born / Heb 6:20 Forerunner 2. The implications: If Christ did not rise... (a) Paul & the Apostles' preaching is empty/false (vv.14-15) (b) The Christian's faith is futile - the living are unforgiven and the dead are lost (vv.17-18) Conclusion: If there is no resurrection then Christians are to be pitied (v.19)

1. In the beginning (1:1-5) a) Eternal b) Distinct but divine c) Creator d) Source 2. Belief leading to life (20:30-31) a) Reasoned belief b) Abundant life

1. The king lovingly praises the Lord (vv.1-2, 46-50) 2. The overwhelmed king prays for help (vv.3-6) 3. The Lord moves heaven and earth to rescue him … (vv.7-19) 4. … because the king is blameless and the Lord is faithful (vv.20-30) 5. The Lord empowers his king to triumph (vv.31-45) 6. Lovingly praise the Lord for his great salvation!

1. The Lord sees the dark guest within us all ... (vv.1-3) a. The disease b. The symptoms 2. ... and yet he has a people ... (vv.4-6) 3. ... whom he saves (v.7)

1. Marriage is temporary so live it in light of eternity (v25-31) 2. Marriage is complicated so recognise the freedom you have as a single person (v32-35) 3. Both marriage and singleness are good so chose freely (v36-40)

Confusion 1: As a Christian, I'm saved by grace so I can do whatever I want with my body Confusion 2: God will ultimately destroy our bodies so we can do whatever we want with them 1. The Father will raise your body (v.14) 2. Your body is united to the Son (vv.15 & 17) 3. Sex is far more powerful than a plate of pasta (vv.16 & 18) 4. The Spirit lives in your body (v.19) 5. The Son has redeemed your body (v.19)

1. Be horrified at the great sin of idolatry that deserves God’s burning hot wrath 2. Be grateful at the provision of a mediator that averts God’s burning hot wrath