Nahum and Zephaniah – God’s Purifying Judgment and PromisedRestorationNahum and ZephaniahDoctrine: God’s WrathAttribute: LoveBig Idea: God’s last word is not judgement, but through His grace and mercy we can return to Him in repentance because of Jesus. God’s judgement of…

Micah – God’s Justice and Mercy as Our StandardDoctrine: The Second Coming of ChristAttribute: GoodBig Idea: God cares how we treat others Opening Music Prayer Prayer of Confession from Book of Common Prayer Most merciful God,we confess that we have…

Doctrine: SufferingAttribute: FaithfulBig Idea: Seeking God’s purpose in our suffering. Recall *** Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Opening Music Eye…

Doctrine: Righteous Jesus Died on Behalf of SinnersAttribute: PersonBig Idea: Jesus came to suffer and die for sinnersJesus the suffering servant and reigning king Scripture Isaiah 55:6-8 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he…

Isaiah Part 3 – The Deliverance of God’s PeopleIsaiah 40–48Doctrine: SalvationAttribute: SaviorBig Idea: God’s heart saves sinners Music “By Faith” – Stuart Townsend(End after “triumphant from the grave” 2:23) Prayer Lectio Divina – Isaiah 43 “Do not fear, for I…

Isaiah Part 2 – Promise of Judgment and Message of HopeIsaiah 1–39Doctrine: God the Son Image: The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel Opening Music “God of Israel” Myshel Wilkins (from Katie)Stop 1.38 Discussion Questions First Day Second Day…

Isaiah Part 1 – Mission and MessageIsaiah 1–66Doctrine: God the FatherAttribute: HolinessBig Idea: God’s holiness reveals our sinfulness and need for salvation. Opening Prayer Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,…

Judah’s Path Into Exile2 Kings 21–25; 2 Chronicles 33–36 “Because your heart was responsive and … you humbled yourself before me and tore your robes and wept in my presence, I have heard you, declares the Lord.” 2 Kings 22:19…

Israel’s Exile and Judah’s Reforms2 Kings 15–20; 2 Chronicles 26–32 Doctrine: IdolatryAttribute: JealousBig Idea: God alone deserves our worship. “For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to…

Hosea – God’s Redemptive LoveHosea 1–3 Doctrine:  RedemptionAttribute:  LoveBig Idea:  God shows love to people who do not deserve it. Opening Music: God So Loved The World – Brooklyn Tab Choir Opening Prayer: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He…