Jesus on Every Page
Fall more deeply in love with God’s word as we explore an overview of how the stories of the Bible tell one big story
Epistles: Letters About Jesus
November 21, 2021 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Romans 15:1–7
Epistles: Letters about Jesus – Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The churches received love letters to help them grow as followers of Jesus. TEXT - Romans 15:1-7 OUTLINE Recap: The Bible tells one story through five key literary types. 1. Narrative - History. 2. Poetry - Passion. 3. Prophecy - Warning and Encouragement. 4. Gospel - Jesus. 5. Epistles - Letters. 1. Who received letters? The people we love. 2. Why write letters? To show our love. 3. What difference can a letter make? Living in love transforms us. NEXT STEPS 1. Dig deeper at http://bibleproject.com. 2. Write a letter to someone you love.
Gospel: The Jesus Story
November 14, 2021 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Mark 1:1–11
Bible Recap: Gospel - the Jesus Story. – Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - The Gospels announce the good news that Jesus is the Savior. TEXT - Mark 1:1-11 OUTLINE * Recap: The Bible tells one story through five key literary types. * Narrative - History. * Poetry - Passion. * Prophecy - Warning and Encouragement. * Gospel - Jesus. Epistles - ? 1. Eyewitness testimony about the one. * Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - John 1 & Luke 4. * John the Baptist - John 1:29-30. * Peter - Matthew 16:13-17 * The Centurion - Matthew 27:50-54 2. Miraculous signs of the one. * Signs and belief - John 20:29-31 * Healing the man born blind - John 9 * Blindness and the one - Isaiah 35 & 42. 3. True faith and the one. * Is Jesus the one? Matthew 11:3-5 * Who do you say Jesus is? NEXT STEPS 1. Answer the question: Is Jesus the one? 2. Dig deeper at http://bibleproject.com. 3. Tell the gospel story: Tell the story of Jesus.
Prophecy: Messages from God
November 7, 2021 • Pastor Steve Poole • Daniel 2:31–45
JESUS ON EVERY PAGE: Prophecy – Steve Poole THEME - Biblical prophecy is a message from God. TEXT – Daniel 2:31-45 OUTLINE Recap: The Bible tells one story through five key literary types. · Narrative - History. · Poetry - Passion. · Prophecy – Warning and Hope · Gospel -? · Epistles -? 1. Biblical Prophecy is about warning and hope. · Consequences for unfaithfulness (Hosea 4:12-13) · Unjust with the poor/needy. (Hosea 12:7-8) 2. HOPE = God is faithful to demonstrate mercy and forgiveness even when His people are unfaithful · God will protect a remnant and bring them through exile. (Jeremiah 23:3-6) · The promise of a coming Messiah. (Ephesians 2:8-9) · Jesus is our ultimate hope! 3. The Apocalypse · Means "unveiling" - Type of biblical literature that emphasizes the lifting of the veil between heaven and earth and the revelation of God and his plan for the world. · Nebuchadnezzer’s Dream (Daniel 2:31-45) · The Kingdom of God/Kingdom of Heaven – Established FOREVER NEXT STEPS 1. Watch prophets and apocalyptic literature videos at http://bibleproject.com 2. Reflect on the 93 verses Jesus describes the Kingdom of God 3. Read Daniel 2 and reflect on this vision of nations rising and falling, but God’s kingdom remaining forever.
Poetry: The Passion of Love
October 31, 2021 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Psalm 1
Jesus on Every Page Poetry - The passion of love. – Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Biblical poetry describes the passion of loving God. TEXT - Psalm 1 OUTLINE Recap: The Bible tells one story through five key literary types. Narrative - History. Poetry - Passion. Prophecy -? Gospel -? Epistles -? 1. Poems deliver passion. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither - whatever they do prospers. Psalm 1:3 2. Poems slow us down. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Deuteronomy 6:6 3. Poems point toward Jesus. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Him with every spiritual blessing. Ephesians 1:3 NEXT STEPS Dig deeper at http://bibleproject.com Read a poem. (and enjoy it!).
History: God's Special People
October 24, 2021 • Pastor Kent Landhuis • Joshua 1:1–9
Jesus on Every Page History - God’s Special People – Pastor Kent Landhuis THEME - Biblical narrative is history. The narrative tells us about God’s character and God’s plan for us. TEXT - Joshua 1:1-9 OUTLINE 1. The Bible uses hundreds of stories to tell one story. * Narrative * Poetry * Prophecy * Gospel * Epistles 2. The narrative portions of the Bible are history. * God is the hero of the story. * These stories are true. * Stories tell what happened. * Stories are incomplete. * Stories are descriptive, not prescriptive. 3. God keeps his promises. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NEXT STEPS 1. Dig deeper at http://bibleproject.com 2. Be encouraged - God is in control of history.