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Come, follow Jesus the Christ, God's chosen Savior. I. What are you seeking? II. Come to Jesus Christ Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that suffering is real (Ps. 13; 88) 2. Pray, knowing God wants you to come to Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7) 3. Trust in God, who is unbelievably sovereign and loving (Ps. 56:3; Eph. 3:19) 4. Hope in God and the eternal weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:18)

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that suffering is real (Ps. 13; 88) 2. Pray, knowing God wants you to come to Him (Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7) 3. Trust in God, who is unbelievably sovereign and loving (Ps. 56:3; Eph. 3:19) 4. Hope in God and the eternal weight of glory (2 Cor. 4:16-17; Rom. 8:18)

From Colossians 1:28-29, Pastor Brett Nakashima casts the biblical vision for Lighthouse Youth: youth ministry exists to proclaim Christ so that every student is presented mature in Him. It is a foundation for the year ahead, built on proclamation, equipping, and loving community. 1. A ministry of proclamation: holding out Christ from God’s Word, week in and week out. 2. Equipping students for a life of obedience and worship, growing mature in Christ. 3. The centrality of loving community and discipleship, with parents leading the way.

Answer these two questions Key Idea: God’s got you, so turn to him for help. Small Group Questions

Key Idea: Praise God for He is Lord. 1. Praise God 2. He is Lord Small Group Questions

Key Idea: My great God cares greatly about me  I. Our Great God A. God’s Majesty – in all the earth (v.1, 9) Exodus 3:15 – יְהוָה (YHWH/Yahweh) B. God’s Power – through weakness (v.2) C. God’s Rule – through humans (v.5-8) II. Who Cares Greatly A. God’s Care – for me (v.3-4) Small Group […]

Introduction Scene I: The Angry Prophet’s Hypocritical Justice (4:1-4) Jonah Attacks God Asks Scene II: The Good God’s Tender Mercy (4:5-10) Jonah Abandons God Acts God Asks Discussion Questions COMING AROUNDBy Thomas John Carlisle And Jonah stalkedto his shaded seatand waited for Godto come aroundto his way to thinking And God is still waitingfor a […]

Key Idea: God’s mercy is scandalous because He loves the worst of sinners. I. The Pouty Prophet’s Pathetic Ministry (3:1-5) Luke 6:36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.Matthew 9:13 …‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” II. The Gracious God’s Scandalous Mercy (3:5-10) A.    […]

0. Intro: Repentance I. The Good: The Pouty Prophet PraysPart 1: Yahweh, You brought my life up from the pit (vv2-6)Part 2: Yahweh, You alone save (vv7-9) II. The Bad: The Pouty Prophet’s PrideNo Confession of SinNo Dependence on GodNo Commitment to Righteousness II. The Point: Come to the Lord1.    Confess your sin to God2.    […]

Key Idea: Prioritize God and He will take care of everything else Discussion Questions:

Key Idea: When you treasure God, you do not need to worry.  Discussion Questions:

Key Idea: What you treasure will determine if you live for God.  Discussion Questions:

Suffering: anything that hurts. Big question for tonight: Three kinds of suffering that I can experience in life. 1. Physical Brokenness Genesis 3:16-19 I suffer because… I live in a world broken by sin 2. Suffering we experience while we sin I suffer when I sin because… I’m living in a trap. I suffer when I sin […]

Key Idea: We can love our enemies because God loved us when we were his enemies The Command Who is this command for? Who is my enemy?  What does it look like to love my enemy? The Condition The Comfort Discussion Questions