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By the Book | Christ-centered teaching with Dr. Stephen Reynolds

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Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 1. The Bible Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus The Bible is All About Jesus Luke 24:25-27, 44-49 The Main Point: The Bible is all about Jesus. Jesus teaches two disciples on the way to Emmaus. (vv25-27; Lk 9:51; 18:31-33 Jesus teaches all of his disciples in Jerusalem. (vv44-49) What does he teach them? The Bible is all about Jesus. · All Scripture points to a coming Messiah who will suffer, die, and resurrect for the salvation of all nations. (vv25-26, 44, 46) o Moses (Gen 3:15; Num 21:8-9; Jn 3:14-15) o The Psalms (Ps 2:1-2; 118:22; Ps 22:1) o The Prophets (2 Sam 7:12-13, 16; Isa 53:3-5, 7-9; Heb 9:22) o The Old Testament is all about the need for Jesus. (Rom 3:20-24) o The Bible teaches us that we all need Jesus. · Jesus fulfills all Scripture in his coming to suffer, die, and resurrect for the salvation of all nations. (vv27, 44; Mt 5:17; Acts 4:11) o The Gospels are all about the work of Jesus. (1 Cor 15:3-4) o The Bible teaches us that Jesus is all we need. · His followers are called to understand and proclaim Jesus in all Scripture to all nations. o They must understand Scripture. (vv27, 45) o They must proclaim Scripture. (vv47-49) o The rest of the New Testament is about the mission of Jesus. (Acts 1:6-8; Rom 10:14-15) o The Bible teaches us that all the world needs Jesus. Next week’s sermon: Creation is All About Jesus (Jn 1:1-3)

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 2. Creation Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus Creation is All About Jesus John 1:1-5 The Main Point: Creation is all about Jesus. · Jesus was present at creation. (vv1-2; Gen 1:1) o Ps 90:2 o Jesus is eternal. (Rev 22:13; Col 1:17a) o Jesus is God. § As our Creator, Jesus is independent from creation. · Jesus was active in creation. (v3; Ps 33:6; Gen 1:2-3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26) o Jesus created all things. (Col 1:16; 1 Cor 8:6b; Heb 1:2) § As our Creator, Jesus is powerful over creation. (Jer 32:17; Rev 4:11) o Jesus maintains all things. (Col 1:17b; Heb 1:3a) § As our Creator, Jesus is loving over creation. (Mt 6:11-13; 7:7-8; Mt 4:4) · Jesus is the purpose of creation. (vv4-5; Jn 1:9) o All things were created for Jesus. (Col 1:16b) § As our Creator, Jesus is God over creation. (Gen 2:17; Ps 50:1; Mk 4:39) o We have rejected Jesus in sin. § Life became death. (Gen 2:17) § Light became darkness. (Rom 1:21; Jn 3:19) o We can find re-creation in Jesus. (Jn 1:12-13; 20:31) § As our Creator, Jesus is the Savior of creation. (2 Cor 5:17; Rev 21:5a) Next week’s sermon: God’s Judgment of Sin is All About Jesus (Rom 5:12-21)

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 3. God's Judgment Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus God’s Judgment of Sin is All About Jesus Romans 5:12-21 The Main Point: God’s judgment of sin is all about Jesus. The first Adam brought sin and death into the world. (vv12-14; Rom 1:16-17; 3:23-24; 6:23) · Adam sinned, and he died. (v12-13; Gen 2:17; 3:6, 17-19) · All humans followed Adam in sin and death. (v12-13; Gen 4:1-8; 6:1-6; 11:1-4; Rom 2:14-15; 1 Ki 15:5; Eph 2:1-2) o All humans are born with a sinful nature. (Ps 51:5; Eccl 9:3b; Jer 17:9) o All humans sinned. (v12b; Isa 53:6a) o Their sin brings death. (Jas 1:14-15) · We will all die under Adam’s curse. The greater Adam brought righteousness and life into the world. (vv15-17) · Jesus was righteous, and he was justified. (vv16-17; 1 Pet 2:22; Phil 2:8) · All humans can follow Jesus. (v15; Mt 20:28; 1 Jn 2:2) · We have all been offered life in Christ’s gift. o In his gift of salvation, his righteousness offers grace to sinners. (Jas 4:6a) o In his gift of salvation, his righteousness brings justification for sinners. (2 Cor 5:21; 1 Cor 6:9-11) o In his gift of salvation, his righteousness results in life for sinners. (v17) All people will either die in the sin of the first Adam or live in the righteousness of the greater Adam. (vv18-21; 1 Cor 15:21-22, 49) · We all have a choice between the curse or the gift. o If we choose sin, we will die. o If we choose Jesus, we will live. Next week’s sermon: Righteous Faith is All About Jesus (Gal 3:29)

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 4. Righteous Faith Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus Righteous Faith is All About Jesus Hebrews 11:17-19 The Main Point: Righteous faith is all about Jesus. Background · The Book of Hebrews: Jesus is better! o Heb 1-2: Jesus is better than every living being, including angels. o Heb 3-10: Jesus is better than Old Testament Law & priests. o Heb 11-13: We must have faith in Jesus, alone. · The Story of Abraham: Faith in God! o Gen 12:1-3: God’s call & promise. o Gen 21: God’s fulfillment through Isaac. o Gen 22:1-19: God’s test of Abraham. Abraham acted on faith. (v17a) · Our faith will be tested. Abraham acted on faith in God’s promise. (v17b-18) · Our faith isn’t perfect. (Heb 10:39; Mt 1:2, 16; Heb 12:1-2; 2 Cor 1:20) Abraham acted on faith in God’s power. (v19a; Gen 22:5; Gen 18:14) · Our faith isn’t in ourselves. (Acts 2:24; 24:15) Abraham acted on faith in God’s plan. (v19b; Heb 9:9, 11; Jn 3:16) · Our faith isn’t in Abraham. Next week’s sermon: The Exodus is All About Jesus (1 Cor 5:7)

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 5. The Exodus Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus The Exodus is All About Jesus 1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 12 The Main Point: The Exodus is all about Jesus. The Israelites needed a Passover Lamb. · They were slaves in Egypt. (Ex 2:23-25; 11:4-5) · They were going to die. (Rom 6:23; Heb 9:22) · We need a Passover Lamb. o Before Jesus, we’re all slaves to sin. (Jn 8:34) o Without God’s intervention, we will all die in our sin. (Rev 21:8) God provided a Passover Lamb. (Ex 12:1-13) · A Substitute Sacrifice (vv7, 13) · A Perfect Sacrifice (v5) · A Timely Sacrifice (v11) · We have a Passover Lamb. o Through Jesus, we can be passed-over. (Rom 5:6; 1 Pet 1:19; 1 Jn 1:7b) God’s people kept the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread. (Ex 12:14-20) · We remember the Passover Lamb. o We celebrate Jesus. (Jn 6:53-55) o We will live for Jesus. (Ex 12:43-47) Next week’s sermon: The Law is All About Jesus (Gal 3:19-26)

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 6. The Law Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus The Law is All About Jesus Matthew 5:17-20 The Main Point: The Law is all about Jesus. Jesus fulfills the Law. (v17) · We see God’s Law in Jesus. (Ex 19:6; Rom 3:20) Jesus upholds the Law. (v18) · 2 Tim 3:16 · We study God’s Law through Jesus. o Jesus fulfills laws about the priesthood. (Heb 4:14, 16) o Jesus fulfills laws about the sacrificial system. (Heb 10:11-12) o Jesus fulfills laws about the Sabbath. (Heb 4:9-11) o Jesus fulfills laws all festivals and diet. (Col 2:16-17) Jesus obeys and teaches the Law. (v19) · We teach God’s Law through Jesus. (Mt 7:28-29; 28:19-20) Jesus perfects the Law. (v20) · We obey God’s Law through Jesus. (Ps 51:4-5, 10; Heb 5:8-9) Next week’s sermon: Israel’s Failure is All About Jesus (Mt 4:1-11)

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 7. Israel's Failure Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus Israel’s Failure is All About Jesus Matthew 4:1-11 The Main Point: Israel’s failure is all about Jesus. An Opportunity for Failure: Temptation in the Wilderness (vv1-2) · WHO: Jesus, the Spirit, the Devil (the tempter) (Jas 1:13) · WHERE: a wilderness · WHEN: 40 days & 40 nights (Num 32:13) · WHAT: Jesus was tempted in the wilderness just as Israel was. · We will face temptation. (2 Cor 11:3; 1 Pet 5:8b) The First Temptation: God’s Provision (vv3-4) · Jesus succeeded where Israel failed. (Deut 8:1-3; Num 11:4-6) · We have failed to trust God’s provision. (Jn 6:26-27, 30-35; Mt 6:16) The Second Temptation: God’s Promises (vv5-7) · Ps 91:1, 11-12 · Jesus succeeded where Israel failed. (Deut 6:16; Ps 78:40-41) · We have tested God. (Ps 103:3; 1 Jn 1:9; Titus 2:11) The Third Temptation: God’s Provision (vv8-10) · Jesus succeeded where Israel failed. (Phil 2:8-11; Deut 6:13; 9:7-8) · We haven’t worshipped God. (Ps 14:2-3) Success…but not a final temptation to fail (v11) · Jesus succeeded where Israel failed. · We must trust Jesus. Next week’s sermon: The Promised Land is All About Jesus

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 8. The Promised Land is All About Jesus

All About Jesus The Promised Land is All About Jesus Hebrews 3:7-4:13 The Main Point: The Promised Land is All About Jesus A Warning: Unbelief will not lead us to the Promised Land. (3:7-15) The Israelites missed out on promised rest because of unbelief leading to disobedience. (vv7-11, 16-19; Ps 95:7-11; Num 14:2-4, 10, 26-30) We can miss out on promised rest because of unbelief and disobedience. (vv14-15; Jn 10:28-29; Lk 8:4-8, 11-15) We must watch out for ourselves and others so that we don’t miss out of God’s promised rest. (vv12-13; Jas 5:19-20) A Promise: Faith will lead us to the Promised Land. (4:1-13) There is still a promised rest after the Sabbath. (vv1-5; Gen 2:2-3) There is still a promised rest after the Promised Land. (vv6-10; Josh 21:44a) We must seek God’s promised rest through faith and obedience to his Word. (vv11-13; Mt 11:28; Jn 14:1-3; Rev 22:1-5) Next week’s sermon: David & the Kings are All About Jesus (2 Sam 7:1-17)

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 9. David & the Kings are All About Jesus

All About Jesus David & the Kings are All About Jesus Luke 1:26-38 The Main Point: David & the Kings are all about Jesus. A Promised Future King (2 Sam 7:1-16) We needed God to send a king. (1 Sam 8:5b) Jesus is the promised king. The Promised Davidic King (Lk 1:26-28; 2 Sam 7:12) Lk 2:4; 2 Tim 2:8; Rom 1:3; 2 Tim 2:8; Rev 22:16 We need a human king. (Rom 5:18-19) The Promised Eternal King (Lk 1:29-33; 2 Sam 7:13, 16) We need an eternal king. (Heb 1:3b; 12:2b; Heb 1:8; Acts 2:29-36; 1 Cor 15:17-19) The Promised Divine King (Lk 1:34-38; 2 Sam 7:14;) Jn 18:36 We need a perfect king. (Gen 1:28b; 1 Tim 2:5) Next week’s sermon: Wisdom is All About Jesus

Sermon Series | All About Jesus | 10. Biblical Wisdom Is All About Jesus

All About Jesus SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 MAIN POINT: Biblical wisdom is all about Jesus. ● Biblical wisdom: Divides. (1 Corinthians 1:18) ○ Those who are perishing ○ Those who are being saved ● Worldly wisdom: Fails. (1 Corinthians 1:19-20) ● Biblical wisdom: Saves. (1 Corinthians 1:21-25) ○ We preach what Jesus preached. ○ We think and learn biblically. ○ We need all biblical wisdom. ○ If we reject any biblical wisdom, we reject all of Jesus!

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