Faith Bible Church | Hood River, Oregon

Big Idea: Finish in the faith from which you experentially received the New Covenant Spirit.1. Eyes on Christ Crucified! (1)2. Finish with the Spirit from the faith. (2–5) Isa 53:1

Big Question: Live for God in the Christ-faith because the source of righteousness is not the Mosaic Law.1. Cephas’ Hypocrisy at Antioch (11–13)2. Paul’s Confrontation for Gospel Truth (14–21)

Big Question: What is necessary for Gentiles to participate in Israelite salvation? (Acts 15:1-35)1. The Big Dispute over the Salvation of Gentiles (1–6)2. The Judgment of Peter and James (7–21)3. The Joyous Result for Gentiles (22–35)

Big Idea: Hold firm to the Pauline gospel as the independent revelation of the Son.1. Paul’s gospel was received directly from Jesus. (1:11–17)2. Paul’s gospel independently matches Jerusalem’s. (1:18–2:10)

Big Idea: Hold fast to the one true gospel to please God, not people.1. Watch out! Don’t desert the one gospel! (6–9)2. Please God, not people with the one gospel. (10)

Big Idea: Receive the apostolic offer of God’s grace and peace through the Christ, and honor Him forever.1. Apostolic Address to the Galatian Assemblies (1–2)2. God’s Grace and Peace Offered through Christ (3–4)3. Honor to God Forever in Response (5

Galatian ChruchesGalatian ProblemGalatian RemedyGalatian Lessons

Big Idea: Jesus the Shepherd-King has arrived to save Isreal. Praise and glorify God.Caesar’s wordHeaven’s word Shepherds’ wordParents’ word

Big Idea: Embrace your identity in Christ as the people of the New CovenantEph 2:11-3:6Rom 9-11

Big Idea: Live in the New Covenant ministry.1. Jesus’ high priestly ministry (Heb 7:11–10:18)2. Jesus’ servants’ ministry (2 Cor 2:14–4:6)

The New Covenant — Kingdom Heart (Jer 31:31-34)a. The Promise of the New Covenantb. The Cutting of the New Covenant

Big Idea: Cod establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.1. The New Covenant — Kingdom Heart (Jer 31:31-34) a. The Need for a New Covenant b. The Promise of the New Covenant

Big Idea: God establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.1.      The Davidic Covenant—Kingdom House (2 Sam 7)

Passage: PhilemonBig Idea: Embrace the radical partnership that can only be found in Christ Outline:• A history• A greeting• A prayer• An appeal• An imperative• A salutation• A partnership

Malachi 1:1-5Big Idea: Praise God for His lovingkindness.1. Why Malachi?2. God’s past lovingkindness 3. God’s patience with Israel4. God’s keeps His promises leading to praise for His name

Big Idea: God establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.1. The Abrahamic Covenant—Kingdom Land & Seed (Gen 15 & 17)2. The Israelite Covenant—Kingdom Administration (Exodus–Deuteronomy)

Biblical Covenants Part 1Big Idea: God establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.1. The Adamic Covenant—Kingdom Purpose (Gen 1–2; 9:1–7)2. The Noahic Covenant—Kingdom Stability (Gen 9:8–17)3. The Abrahamic Covenant—Kingdom Land & Seed (Gen 15 & 17)

GenesisGenesis 1–50Big Idea: Edenic blessing and rule is restored to humanity through Abraham’s seed, so walk righteously through faithful dependence on God’s Word.1. God Forms and Fills the Heavens and Earth (1:1–2:3)2. Those Born of the Heavens and Earth (2:4–4:26)3. Those Born of Adam (5:1–6:8)4. Those Born of Noah (6:9–9:29)5. Those Born of Shem, Ham, and Japheth (10:1–11:9)6. Those Born of Shem (11:10–26)7. Those Born of Terah (11:27–25:11)8. Those Born of Ishmael (25:12–18)9. Those Born of Isaac (25:19–35:29)10. Those Born of Esau (36:1–37:1)11. Those Born of Jacob (37:2–50:26)

Going Up for GoodGenesis 49:29–50:26Big Idea: God plans the evil of humanity for good, so trust Him to bring you up to the Edenic Land.1. Preparations for Israel’s burial (49:29–50:6)2. Israel buried in the land of Canaan (50:7–14)3. Preparations for Israel to go up for good (50:15–26)

Genesis 48:1–49:28Big Idea: Look for your blessing in the blessing of the twelve tribes of Israel.1. Israel blesses Ephraim and Manasseh. (48:1–22) 2. Israel blesses his twelve sons. (49:1–28)

Big Idea: Don’t be afraid! God and His blessing are with you to bring you back home.1. Israel settles in Egypt with God’s presence. (46:1–47:12)2. The Egyptians lose everything because of Joseph. (47:13–26)3. The Israelites flourish because of Joseph. (47:27–31)

The Big RevealGenesis 44–45Big Idea: Embrace God’s plan for the preservation of His people through His chosen leader.1. Joseph tests his brothers again. (44:1–13)2. Judah substitutes for Benjamin. (44:14–34)3. Joseph reveals himself and God’s plan. (45:1–15)4. Pharaoh and Joseph send for Israel. (45:16–28)

Introduction18-25: The Foolishness of the Gospel26-31: The Fools who boast in the GospelApplication

Big Idea: Look to the mercy of God All-Sufficient for reconciliation.1. Israel prays for God’s mercy as he sends Benjamin. (1–14)2. The brothers receive mercy with the silver. (15–23)3. Joseph’s mercy stirs because of Benjamin. (24–34)

Big Idea: Reconcile by fearing God, facing the past, and examining for change.1. Joseph treats his brothers harshly (1-17)2. Joseph tests his brothers, fearing God. (18–283.Jacob protects his favored son with suspicion. (29–38)

Fruitful and ForgetfulGenesis 41Big Idea: Remember, God’s work is not just about you, but a family and a land.1. Joseph is remembered because of Pharoah’s dreams. (1–13)2. Joseph becomes ruler over Egypt with God’s interpretation. (14–46)3. Joseph is fruitful but forgets his family and land. (46–57)

Forgotten?Genesis 40August 10, 2025IntroductionBig Idea: Wait for it! God will bring His promised restoration and exaltation.1. Two courtiers are entrusted to Joseph. (1–4)2. God gives the interpretation of the courtiers’ dreams. (5–19)3. Joseph is right and forgotten. (20–23)Conclusion

Yahweh’s Presence in InjusticeGenesis 39IntroductionBig Idea: Recognize that Yahweh’s presence brings blessing, so turn away from evil, no matter the outcome.1. Yahweh is with Joseph in Potiphar’s house. (1–6)2. Joseph turns away from evil. (7–12)3. An evil report turns Joseph toward prison. (13–20)4. Yahweh is with Joseph in the king’s prison. (21–23)Conclusion:

Humble Shepherds and Sheep1 Peter 5:1–5Big Idea: Shepherd and be shepherded with humility to receive God’s grace.1. Elders, shepherd for the unfading crown. (1–4)Acts 20:28; Eph 4:11–16; 1 Tim 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–92. Youngers, submit to the elders. (5a)3. Everyone, wear humility to receive God’s grace. (5b)Conclusion:

Genesis 38Big Idea: Legacy comes from self-sacrificing righteousness, not self-preservation. 1.      Judah seeks to preserve his legacy wrongly. (1–11)2.      Tamar seeks to preserve legacy deceptively. (12–23) 3.      Judah recognizes his lack of righteousness. (24–26)4.      Judah’s legacy (and Israel’s?) is secured. (27–30)

Big Idea: Seizing rule apart from Yahweh’s way rips apart God’s people.1.      Joseph with Jacob wrongly seizes rule (2–17)2.      Reuben and Judah wrongly seize rule (18–28)3.      Israel is ripped apart (29–36)

Proclaiming the GospelJuly 6, 2025Introduction:Big Idea: Proclaim the Christ out of love, partnered with the local church.1.      Reframing our ProclamationRev 1:4–7; Acts 17:30–31; Phil 1:27–30; 2 Cor 5:11–2.      Resolution for ProclamationEph 6:15; Col 4:2–6; Rom 1:16–17; Lk 19:11–27; 1 Cor 15:58; 2 Cor 5:11–213.      Realizing our Proclamation Jn 4:28–29, 39–42; Acts 5:42; Jn 13:34–35; 17:20–21; Phil 1:27–30; 1 Pet 3:13–16; 3:1–6; Eph 6:1–4; 2 Tim 2:24–26Conclusion:

Grace Behind the GospelJune 29, 2025Introduction:Big Idea: Praise God’s multidimensional grace behind the gospel!1.      Incongruity of Grace—Humanity’s Pervasive DepravityRom 3:9–18; Eph 2:1–32.      Priority of Grace—The Father’s Eternal ChoiceJohn 10:22–30; Eph 1:3–6; Rom 8:28–33; Acts 13:483.      Superabundance of Grace—The Son’s Specific Redemption Jn 6:35–40; 10:14–30; Rom 8:28–394.      Efficacy of Grace—The Spirit’s Decisive RegenerationJn 3:1–8; 6:41–44; Rom 8:28–30; Acts 16:11–155.      Enduring Grace—The Trinity’s Unconquerable PreservationJn 6:35–40; 10:22–30; Rom 8:28–30; Eph 1:13–14Conclusion: