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John 8:13-20 I Our Only Hope in Darkness I Ryan MacDonaldWhy is Jesus our only hope in darkness? 1. Jesus is the source of all true light. 2. Jesus exposes all darkness. 3. Jesus leads us into all life. Jesus is our only hope in darkness.

John 6:22-35 I Andrew Murch I True LifeI. To truly get what Jesus gives you must believe that He was given. (22-27) A. This crowd is curious as they search for Jesus. (22-25) B. The motive of the crowd and the mission of Jesus are misaligned. (26-27)II. Sinners cannot earn God’s favor, but they can receive. (28-29) A. When God is brought up, they go right to work. (28) B. Jesus takes their work and raises faith. (29)III. God provided Christ to bring sinners true life. (30-35) A. No amount of evidence will convince the hard-hearted. (29-30) B. They're seeking a sign, but they're given a Son. (32-33) C. Our hunger for God is only satisfied through Jesus. (34-35)True life is only found in Christ.

Joshua 24:1-33 I Andrew Murch I A Call to ServeI. The Lord’s people are defined as those he has redeemed. (1-13) a. This is all God.II. Serving the true God requires rejecting all false gods. (14-24) a. This demands a choice. b. Joshua will serve the Lord. c. Serving the Lord demands total allegiance.III. Those who know the Lord hold fast to his word. (25-33)Serve the God who saves.

Joshua 23-1-16 I Andrew Murch I A Word of WarningI. God’s proven faithfulness gives every reason for obedience. a. The Lord’s record speaks for itself. (1-5) b. Loving the Lord means obeying his word. (6-11)II. God’s unfailing word charts the course of life and death. a. God calls his people to live distinct from the world. (12-13) b. God’s warnings are just as certain as his promises. (14-16)Cling to the Lord whose word never fails.

Joshua 22:1-34 I Andrew MurchI. Faithfulness produces obedience. (1-6)a. Promises given have been kept. (1-3)b. God’s people take him at his word. (4-6)II. Apostasy destroys unity. (7-20)a. It appears they lost the plot. (7-12)b. Fidelity is worth the fight. (13-20)III. Fidelity preserves unity. (21-34)a. Covenant community fosters generational fidelity. (21-29)b. The Lord’s presence preserves his people’s faithfulness. (30-34)God’s people fight to stay faithful.

Joshua 21:1-45 I Sam Cassese I Moving Day

The Hero I Joshua 20:1-9 I Andrew MurchI. The price of blood demands justice. (1-6) a. The value of life sets the price of blood. (2-6)b. The Lord’s provision paves the way for justice. (1) II. The place of mercy delivers safety. (7-9)a. The Lord’s people follow his word. (7-8)b. The Lord’s place is a light to the world. (9)God met the demand for justice with a place of mercy.

Joshua 18:1-19:51 I Andrew Murch I When God Showed UpI. God’s presence delivers the inheritance. (18:1-2, 19:51) a. God is ever and always present with his people. (18:1a) b. God’s people worship, and he provides. (18:1b-2, 19:51)II. Obedience proves the Lord’s faithfulness. (18:3-19:50) a. The Lord’s provision allows now excuse for indecision. (18:3) b. God’s generosity doesn’t abolish human responsibility. (18:4-9) c. The Lord personally assures all his people have a place. (18:10-19:48)God shows up to deliver on his promise.

After spending about five months in the book of 1 Peter, our time comes to a close. When Peter penned these words over 2,000 years ago, he was speaking to the elect exiles dispersed throughout the region. Now, in the 21st century, we are in the Pacific Northwest, thousands of miles from the original writer's location. His message is as true for us today as it was then, and that is that the God of all grace exchanges our burdens for His peace. Join us as Pastor Andrew closes this great book.