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“A JOY MADE FULL” John 15:11

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How could Jesus have joy even as He prepared to be crucified?

  1. THE OLD TESTAMENT IDENTIFIES GOD AS THE S_________ OF JOY.
    1. People who O______ God’s words discovered His joy. 16:11
    2. God’s S__________ reign leads His people to have joy. Ps. 33:1f
    3. Joy overwhelms the forgiven soul given eternal L____ from God. Psalm 51:10-12
  2. JESUS REVEALED HE H__________ IS THE SOURCE OF TRUE JOY.
    1. The W__________ of Jesus give joy to those who believe them. John 8:26; 12:49-50
    2. Jesus identified Himself as the Way, the Truth and the L_____. John 14:6
    3. Joy is part of human life that God wants to R__________ to us.
    4. Jesus gives His S_________ to believers, providing His joy to us. Galatians 5:22-23
  3. CHRIST’S FULL JOY S___________ THE LORD’S CHURCH. I Jn. 4:4
      1. Believers obedient to Christ become C____________ of God. Romans 8:12f
      2. Christians facing trials have joy as God’s P_______ is fulfilled. Romans 8:28
      3. Christians have joy because their reward is in H___________.
      4. U________________ cannot receive Christ’s gift of joy. First Thessalonians 5:19

Jesus gives His full joy to His disciples who are obedient to His words.

“YOU CAN BELIEVE IT!” John 2O:30-31; 21:24-25

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Psalm 119:11, 160

Can we believe that Jesus was victorious over death?

  1. THE BIBLE IS GOD’S ETERNAL T_________ WRITTEN TO BE READ.
    1. The U_____ of the scriptures proves it is God’s inspired message.
    2. The U_____________ demands a recognition of the Creator God.
    3. Bible truths are the basis of proven S_________________ truths.
  2. THE BIBLE IS GOD’S TRUE WORD WRITTEN FOR ALL P__________.
    1. John was first speaking to every fellow J______________ person.
    2. John was writing to every person of the first C_____________.
    3. Bible truths C_____________ to apply to all people, including us.
  3. TRUE BELIEVERS OF CHRIST OBEY ALL OF HIS C______________.
    1. God inspired people to spread His Truth through L____________.
    2. Jesus transforms His disciples to become L________ in the world. Matthew 5:14-16; John 8:12; 9:5
    3. Christ’s love for people M____________ believers to love others.

We can still believe the testimony of the New Testament. Jesus is still the Victor over death, risen on the third day just as He promised. Jesus still offers eternal life to all who will believe in and obey Him. Matthew 28:18-20

“THE KING IS COMING!” John 12:12-19 

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Isaiah 42:1

Does Jesus have any authority over us today? If so, how much?

  1. SERVANTS OF GOD HAD WAITED C______________ FOR MESSIAH.
    1. Messiah was promised at the B______________ of sin. Gen. 3:15
    2. God promised to B_____ humanity through Abraham. Gen. 49:10
    3. God promised an eternal king through King D______. II Sam. 7:12
  2. GOD ANNOUNCED THE A____________ OF THE MESSIAH-KING.
    1. God sent the forerunner to P____________ His people. Luke 1:8f
    2. God’s angel prepared M____ for the miracle pregnancy. Luke 1:26f
    3. God’s angel then prepared J________ to raise “Jesus,” the Savior.
  3. MANY IN ISRAEL C___________________ THE ARRIVAL OF JESUS.
    1. Prophecy said Messiah would ride a D_________ colt into Jerusalem. Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 118:22f
    2. Jesus continued teaching Truth in the T__________ daily.
    3. Five days later, the Messiah was R_____________ by most of Israel.
    4.  *The death of Messiah was not a sign of weakness, failure, etc!
    5. King Jesus will return once more to D____________ all His enemies. John 14:18, 28

The King Is Coming! Are you ready?

“PROVE YOURSELVES” John 15:1-8

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Matthew 7:21-23. What PROOF is Jesus and Almighty God expecting?

  1. JESUS TELLS A PARABLE TO ILLUSTRATE SPIRITUAL T___________.
    1. Jesus identifies Himself as the one true, life-giving V______.
    2. Jesus says His Father, Almighty God, is the V________________.
    3. Jesus identifies His true F______________ as the good branches.
  2. JESUS R__________ HOW HIS DISCIPLES ARE TO BE PRODUCTIVE.
    1. Disciples of Jesus abide in and live by the Lord’s W________. V.7 John 14:6, 10, 15, 23f; 6:63
    2. Disciples of Jesus accept the H_____ of the Holy Spirit from God. Acts 2.
    3. God’s G_________ does not give Christians a license to sin more. Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-16
    4. Choosing to serve Jesus requires a T___________ commitment.
  3. ABIDING IN JESUS PRODUCES HIS KIND OF F__________.
    1. The path into Christ can be summarized in F______ Biblical steps.
      1. B___________ everything about Jesus that the Bible tells you.
      2. R_________ by turning away from all things the Bible forbids.
      3. C_______ your sins to God and tell others of your faith in Jesus.
      4. Be buried and raised with Christ in B_______ as He commands.
      5. Be F________________ to Christ Jesus the rest of your life.
    2. Jesus gives His disciples the S________ at our Baptism. Acts 2:38 Galatians 5:16-26
    3. James 2:14-26 warns that faith must be S_______ in our actions.

Colossians 3:17 Prove yourself an obedient servant of the Lord of Life.

“PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD” John 14:27

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  1. JESUS WAS AT PEACE AND D__________ THE MEANING OF IT FOR US.
    1. Jesus wants to G_______ some of His peace to His followers.
    2. Humanity once knew what a peaceful L_______ was like. Genesis 2
    3. Jesus said to clear our H_________ of troubles and fears.
  2. GOD DOES NOT GIVE HIS PEACE TO E________________.
    1. Deuteronomy 20:10f Israel was to offer Terms of Peace to…
    2. Deuteronomy 23 – Israel was to never make peace with.
    3. Joshua 11:16-20
    4. Isaiah 48:22
    5. Isaiah 57:14-21 God grants His peace to…
    6. I Thessalonians 5:3 warns about…
    7. GOD DOES NOT GIVE PEACE TO EVERYONE… Don’t be deceived
  3. SCRIPTURE REVEALS HOW PEOPLE R_____________ GOD’S PEACE.
    1. Genesis 3:21 God initiated the first animal sacrifices after…
    2. Numbers 25
    3. Leviticus 3 Israelites could offer
    4. Isaiah 54:10 = God promised to renew His covenant of…
    5. Micah 5:2-5 – a Child would be born in __ . Zechariah 9:10
    6. Luke 2 records some of those events at the Peace-Man.
  4. CHRIST’S PEACE REMAINS A__________ A SHORT TIME. II Pet. 3:10f
    1. The only way to acquire peace is to O_______ Jesus Christ. V. 6, 15
    2. Jesus has given His peace to His D_________________. (V. 27)
    3. Disciples are J_________________ through Jesus. Romans 5:1f
    4. Jesus makes believers new people at their B___________ into Him. Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38

This peace is a blessing from God.          Philippians 4:7

“GOD LIVING IN US” John 14:12-24

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God wants to live within us, but we must want Him there.

  1. C_____________ IS IN EACH OF HIS DISCIPLES. (V. 20, 23; 15:4-5, 7) John 13:26-27; Matthew 6:24
    1. Jesus is the Word of God who became F_______ to be our Savior. John 1:1-14; 6:54, 63
    2. Jesus and the Father live in those who K_____ His Word. (V.23f) II Corinthians 12:8
    3. Christ is the source of all G______________ which believers possess. John 15:1-11
  2. THE SPIRIT OF GOD DWELLS WITHIN O____________ CHRISTIANS.
    1. The A____________ were the first Christians to receive the Spirit. Acts 1-2
    2. The Holy Spirit is God’s G______ to all who believe Jesus is Christ. (v. 15, 23) Acts 2:38f
    3. The Spirit leads Christians in the T_____________ of God & Christ. (V.17)
    4. The Spirit serves believers as a T__________ and a reminder of God. (V.26) John 15-16; Galatians 5:22-23
  3. PEOPLE MUST CONSCIOUSLY C___________ TO BE IN CHRIST.
    1. All who L_____ Jesus as Lord will keep His commandments. v. 15f
    2. Loving Jesus will cause believers to H___________ more for Him. Philippians 1:21
    3. Believers choosing to serve Jesus must follow His P___________. Book of Acts (2:1-42), Romans 6:1-11; Galatians 3:27f

“A TEAM EFFORT” John 14:7-21

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We grow in Christ when we follow God’s example: a TEAM EFFORT.

  1. OUR GOD ACCOMPLISHES HIS D___________ BY A TEAM EFFORT.
    1. The disciples asked to see the F__________ of Jesus.
    2. Jesus said a total U______ exists between the Father and the Son.
    3. Jesus revealed His D______ in multiple ways & many times. V. 10f
    4. God’s P___________ personality is a concept from Bible records. Genesis 1:2; 1:26; 3:15
  2. THE ALMIGHTY EXTABLISHED THE C_________ BY A TEAM EFFORT.
    1. Jesus personally chose T____________ men to start His church. Psalm 49:1; 69:25; 109:8
    2. Jesus foretells that these apostles will do M___________ works.
    3. The apostles were not sent as I_________________ agents to the world. Acts; Ephesians 4:4-6
    4. God’s S__________ performed His will through those believers.
  3. GOD STILL C______________ HIS PLAN THROUGH TEAM EFFORT.
    1. This congregation was B_________ by believers of Jesus Christ.
    2. The early members S_____________ their time, skills and money.
    3. We have been handed the O__________________ to honor Jesus.
    4. God still works in His C____________ through a Team Effort.

 

God’s plan is for believers to work in unity as a team

 in spreading the message of salvation in Christ.

“AVOID SIN; LIVE LOVE” John 13:21-22,33f

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Jesus desires our full attention and whole-hearted service.

  1. REJECT ALL THE ACTIONS OF B_______________.
    1. The disciples C______________ with each other for prestige. Mark 9:33f
    2. The disciples tried to use Jesus to G_____________ themselves. Matthew 20:20f; Mark 10:35f
    3. The disciples knew Jesus had the ability of F_________________. John 11:57; 12; Matthew 26:14-16
  2. REJECT THE ACTS OF D_____________. (V. 38)
    1. During a storm in Galilee, they accused Jesus of N___________. Mark 4:38
    2. The disciples accused Jesus of M__________________. Mk. 5:25f
    3. The disciples D______________ the extent of the power of Jesus. John 6:1f
    4. Jesus W_________ Peter of his future displays of weakness. Matthew 26:31; Ephesians 6:10f
  3. BE FULLY SURRENDERED TO JESUS CHRIST IN GODLY L_______.
    1. Jesus announces a new C___________________ for His disciples.
    2. Jesus now commands His disciples to love E______ O__________.
    3. Jesus devotes the rest of the evening to E____________ this love. John 14-15; 1st & 2nd John

LOVE ALMIGHTY GOD AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

“Obey” 1 John 2:3

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We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.

  1. John 5:24 …but has crossed over from______ to_______ .
  2. John 8:47 Whoever belongs to God ______what God says.
  3. John 14:15 “If you______ me, keep my commands.
  4. John 14:23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will _______my teaching.
  5. Galatians 5:22-23 But the_______ of the Spirit
  6. Mark 9:24 “I do believe; help me________ my unbelief!”
  7. Luke 17:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “ __________our faith!”
  8. Romans 8:14-15 – Led by the ________
  9. Ephesians 1:4-9 – ______________ to sonship
  10. Romans 10:9-17 – Faith comes by ______________

“GOD’S LOVE = HONOR ONE ANOTHER” John 13:1-11

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“Every Christian should strive to make other believers ‘look and sound good…’” Dr. Gene A. Getz

  1. JESUS M__________ LIVING A LIFE OF GODLY LOVE. V.1c, 3; I Cor. 13:4-8
    1. Satan’s temptations radically L________ Judas Iscariot. V. 2; Luke 22:3f
    2. Satan’s influence has cursed every human with P____________. Rom. 3
    3. Jesus was God’s Son who never gave in to T_____________. Heb. 4:15b
    4. Jesus paid the entire H______ sin debt by dying with our sin. Jn. 15:13f
  2. JESUS GIVES HUMANITY A D________________ TO PURSUE. Isaiah 64:6
    1. Jesus taught with understandable S______________ and illustrations.
    2. Jesus C___________ our aimless wandering to walk in God’s Way. V.15; Mat. 23:11
    3. Scripture was W____________ so that we may follow Jesus. John 20:31
    4. Godly love helps others rise to B________ circumstances. Mat. 23:1-12
  3. JESUS H_____________ PEOPLE, MEETING OUR GREATEST NEED.
    1. Jesus temporarily left His eternal home to S______ His people. Phil.2:5f
    2. No human D___________ God’s love, but Jesus still gives it. II Peter 3:9
    3. Followers of Jesus are to T__________just as He did. Phil. 2:1-5
    4. All who obey Jesus’ commands will receive God’s R____________.

As believers in Christ, we must intentionally practice honoring others.