1. Precursor Signs: Watch for these: Lk 21:34-40a. Deception and false messiahs. Lk 21:8b. Wars and upheaval. Lk 21:9c. Cosmic disturbances. Lk 21:10-11d. Persecution of believers. Lk 21:12-192. The definitive Sign: The Abomination of Desolation,Lk 21:20, (Mt 24:15, Mk 13:14, Dan 9:27, 11:31, 12:11, 2Thes. 2:4, Rev 11:3, 12:6, 13:5)a. Man of sin sets himself up in God’stemple, proclaiming himself ...  Read More

1. Identify false assumptions underlying resistance.Lk 20:27-332. Understand resurrection realities. Lk 20:34-40a. Resurrection transforms relationalexistence.b. Resurrection guarantees immortality—youcan’t die! John 11:25-26, 1 Cor 15:26c. Resurrection confirms God’s ongoingrelationship with His people. John 6:40d. Resurrection is physical yet transformed.1 Cor. 15:42-44, Phil. 3:20-21e. Resurrec...  Read More

1. Recognize Jesus’ authority.a. Jesus’ authority surpasses humanjudgment. Luke 20:1-4b. Sincerity seeks Truth, not protection ofposition. Lk 20:5-8KEY: Who has the right to rule?2. Reflect on your stewardship.a. Recognize your role as a steward, not anowner. Lk 20:9-14b. Respond faithfully to God’s messengersand calls. Lk 20:15-19KEY: Never confuse God’s patience with thesurrender of His ownershi...  Read More

1. Recognize Jesus as your King. Lk 19:28-40APPLICATION: Give him the allegiance and praise that He isworthy of.2. Respond while God is speaking. Lk 19:41-44APPLICATION: Recognize the things that make for peace whileChrist offers them, and don’t delay your response until it’s too late.3. Revere Jesus as your LORD. Lk 19:45-48APPLICATION: Let the King challenge what you have come to callnormal. NEX...  Read More

1. Climb to connect. Lk 19:1-6APPLICATION: Genuine spiritual hunger requires you to move pastwhat blocks you.2. Challenge the norms. Lk 19:7-10a. For those receiving grace: Deeds flow from theencounter, not precede it.APPLICATION: stop waiting until you’re “good enough” to drawnear to Christ. Your moral reformation doesn’t precede yourrelationship with Him, it follows it.b. For those extending gra...  Read More

1. Recognize that you may have preconceived wrongideas about Jesus. Lk 18:31-34a. Are you listening to what He is saying, orwhat you would like Him to say?b. Recognize the nature of deception and askGod to open your eyes. Mt. 24:4,11,242. Cry out and keep crying out to God in faith.Luke 18:35-39a. Be aware that Jesus is near, but do you seeit? Mt 28:20b. Persevere in seeking Him, even when therear...  Read More

1. The Kingdom is received with humility. Lk 18:15–17How am I coming to Jesus? with humbledependence or self-confidence?2. The Kingdom cannot be earned. Luke 18:18–23What am I relying on to make me right with God?3. The Kingdom requires surrendering every competingtrust. Luke 18:24–27What am I unwilling to surrender to Jesus?4. The Kingdom is worth more than anything we leavebehind. Luke 18:28–30D...  Read More

1. Remember God’s faithfulness: Look back. Haggai 2:1-3Application: Remember God’s faithfulness in the pastso, you can trust Him with your future.Philippians 1:62. Rest in God’s presence: Look up. Haggai 2:4-9Application: Move forward with confidence becauseChrist is present with His people.Ephesians 2:223. Reorder your priorities around God’s house. Look in.Haggai 2:10-19Application: Realign your...  Read More

Persistent Prayer: Luke 18:1-5a. Refuse to give up. Galatians 6:9b. Continue trusting while you wait. Romans 12:12Application: Persistent prayer reveals enduring faith. Confident Prayer: Luke 18:6-8a. Rest in God’s righteous character. Romans 8:33-34b. Submit to God’s perfect timing. 2 Peter 3:8-9Application: Anchor your faith in God’s character, not your circumstances.Humble Prayer:  Luke 17:3-4a...  Read More

Recognize the Kingdom in your midst. LukeRemain Kingdom focused. Luke 17:22-25Reject distractions, stay ready. Luke 17:26-30Respond with urgency. Luke 17:31-35Rejoice in your separation. Luke 17:36-37BAPTISM CELEBRATIONLydia RamosTimothy GomezIsaiah ToddBrianna DelgadoEddie Whitehead NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week as we continue our series in Luke chapter 18 on persisting in prayer. Come ready to ...  Read More

Do not lead others into sin. Luke 17:1-2Key TruthNever use your influence in a way that encourages another person to sin or turn away from Christ.QuestionIs my example strengthening someone’s faith or weakening it?Confront sin for the sake of restoration. Lk 17:3Key TruthBiblical love does not ignore sin; it addresses sin so the person can be restored.QuestionAm I lovingly addressing the problem, ...  Read More

Stop your comfortable blindness: Notice the suffering around you. Luke 16:19-21Christ saw us in our spiritual poverty. Because He opened our eyes, we now see others with His compassion.Understand God’s radical reversal of values. Lk 16:22-23Christ became poor so we could become rich in Him. Live for what lasts forever.Act now, before your heart becomes permanently hard. Luke 16:24-26Christ gives n...  Read More