1. John the Baptist’s real ministry (vv. 24-25)
2. John the Baptist’s high calling (vv. 26-27)
-Isaiah 40:1-5
3. John the Baptist’s deep spiritual insight (v. 28a)
-Numbers 24:17
-Malachi 4:1-6
-Matthew 17:9-13
4. John the Baptist’s life then was hope for the saints to come (v. 28b)
-Jeremiah 31:31-34
-Isaiah 54:11-14
-Isaiah 44:1-5
-Acts 2:1-4
-1 Corinthians 2:10-12

What is a blessed life? Abounding knowledge of God is the blessed life.
What is a blessed life? Not being consumed with desire for “worldly success” is the blessed life.
What is a blessed life? Being progressively transformed by the Spirit all the way unto glorification is the blessed life.
-Ephesians 1:16-19

October 1 — Lk 1; Jn 1:1–14
October 2 — Mt 1; Lk 2:1–38
October 3 — Mt 2; Lk 2:39–52
October 4 — Mt 3; Mk 1; Lk 3
October 5 — Mt 4; Lk 2:39–52; Jn 1:15–51
October 6 — Jn 2–4
October 7 — Mt 8–9; Mk 2
October 8 — Jn 5
October 9 — Mt 12:1–21; Mk 3; Lk 6
October 10 — Mt 5–7
October 11 — Mt 8:1–13; Lk 7
October 12 — Mt 11
October 13 — Mt 12:22–50; Lk 11
October 14 — Mt 13; Lk 8
October 15 — Mt 8:14–34; Mk 4–5
October 16 — Mt 9–10
October 17 — Mt 14; Mk 6; Lk 9:1–17
October 18 — Jn 6
October 19 — Mt 15; Mk 7
October 20 — Mt 16; Mk 8; Lk 9:18–27
October 21 — Mt 17; Mk 9; Lk 9:28–62
October 22 — Mt 18
October 23 — Jn 7–8
October 24 — Jn 9:1–10:21
October 25 — Lk 10–11; Jn 10:22–42
October 26 — Lk 12–13
October 27 — Lk 14–15
October 28 — Lk 16–17:10
October 29 — Jn 11
October 30 — Lk 17:11–18:14
October 31 — Mt 19; Mk 10

1. John the Baptist, the great theologian (vv. 18-20)
-Isaiah 53:1-3
-Zechariah 9:9
-Isaiah 63:1-3
-Zechariah 9:10
2. Jesus Christ, the Blessing of God and the One to come (vv. 21-22)
-Isaiah 35:4-6
-Ezekiel 37:3-6
-Isaiah 52:7-8
3. Do you have eyes to see? (V. 23)
-Acts 14:21-22
-Philippians 1:12-14

Do you see your life in Christ by the Spirit or the flesh?
As you wait and persevere, do you have eyes to see Jesus's blessing on your life, today?
-1 Peter 1:3-7

Text: Luke 7:11-17
Title: "When the Dead Man Sat Up"

1. A divine appointment in Nain, near Shunem (vv. 11-12)
-1 Kings 17:8-9
-1 Kings 17:17-18
-2 Kings 4:8-10
-2 Kings 4:18
2. A bizarre command to the living (v. 13)
-Jeremiah 31:15-17
3. An astonishing command to the dead (vv. 14-15)
-1 Kings 17:19-21
-2 Kings 4:32-35
-1 Kings 17:22-24
-2 Kings 4:36-37
-Isaiah 26:19
-Ezekiel 37:3-6
4. A new scene: from mourning to joy (vv. 16-17)
-Deuteronomy 18:15
-Deuteronomy 34:10-12
-Luke 1:68
-Luke 1:78-79


1. The Lord saw you, had compassion, and commanded, "Be raised!"
2. The Lord will command you in the coming Day, "Be raised!"
3. Your life, now, belongs to Jesus.
-Colossians 3:1-4

Matt. 7:28b-29
Matt. 9:33b
Matt. 13:54
Matt. 15:31
Mark 6:5-6a

1. From the Perspective of the Elders, He was Worthy. Why?
A. He loved Israel (5a)
B. He had built their synagogue (5b)
2. From the Centurion’s Perspective: vs. 6-8
A. He knew who he was – he was not worthy! V. 6; Luke 5:8
B. He knew who Jesus was
C. To become a Christian:
1. We must know who we are
2. We must know who Jesus is: Col. 1:15-18
3. From Jesus' Perspective: vs 9-10
A. What a terrible indictment of the people of Israel! Luke 4:24-27
B. What a wonderful commendation of the centurion!
4. Why was Jesus so amazed by this centurion’s faith?
A. Because of what he lacked: a Gentile, outside of the covenants, no scriptures, etc.
B. Because of what he had – wealth: Luke 18:24-25
C. Because of what he did – he was a centurion
D. Because of his certainty: v. 7b

1. Is Jesus your Lord? (V. 46)

-Matthew 7:21-23
2. If you build in/on Christ, you’ll never be shaken (vv. 47-48)
A. Obey Jesus-Luke 10:25-28
-Luke 10:36-37
-Luke 10:38-42
-Luke 11:1-4

B. Hope in Jesus
-Isaiah 11:1-12
-Zechariah 14:8-11
-Revelation 19:11-16

3. If Christ is not your foundation, it will all fall (v. 49)
A. Life in the flesh leads to destruction, now
-Romans 1:28-32

B. Life without hope leads to destruction, eternal
-Matthew 24:3-4
-Luke 21:25-26
-2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

1. Are you calling Jesus, “Lord, Lord”?
2. Where is your devotion? Where is your hope?
3. Build your life upon Jesus Christ

-Psalm 127:1-2

1. The fruit-bearing tree of God (v. 43)

-Genesis 2:8-9
-Exodus 15:17-18
-Isaiah 5:1-2
-Isaiah 11:1
-John 15:1-5

2. What fruit is your life yielding? (Vv. 44-45)

-Romans 8:5-11
-Galatians 5:22-26
-1 John 3:7-10

3. The Son of God died on a tree so that we may have fruit-bearing eternal life

-Genesis 3:6-7
-Deuteronomy 21:22-23
-Galatians 3:13-14

1. Examine your fruit output.
2. Abide in the Vine.
3. Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.

 - Isaiah 60:19-21

September 1 — Ezk 18–19
September 2 — Ezk 20–21
September 3 — Ezk 22–23
September 4 — Ezk 24–27
September 5 — Ezk 28–31
September 6 — Ezk 32–34
September 7 — Ezk 35–37
September 8 — Ezk 38–39
September 9 — Ezk 40–41
September 10 — Ezk 42–43
September 11 — Ezk 44–45
September 12 — Ezk 46–48
September 13 — Jl
September 14 — Dn 1–3
September 15 — Dn 4–6
September 16 — Dn 7–9
September 17 — Dn 10–12
September 18 — Ezr 1–3
September 19 — Ezr 4–6; Ps 137
September 20 — Hg
September 21 — Zec 1–7
September 22 — Zec 8–14
September 23 — Est 1–5
September 24 — Est 6–10
September 25 — Ezr 7–10
September 26 — Neh 1–5
September 27 — Neh 6–7
September 28 — Neh 8–10
September 29 — Neh 11–13; Ps 126
September 30 — Mal

1. With the measure you use, it will be measured back to you (vv. 37-38)

A. Judging and condemning.
-Matthew 16:17-20
-1 Corinthians 5:1-2
          B. Forgiving and giving.

1. Love your enemies (vv. 27-31)

A. Do good to those who hate you.
B. Bless those who curse you. (slide for Genesis 12:1-3
C. Do not retaliate. (slides for Exodus 21:23-25 and Genesis 4:23-24)
D. Be remarkably generous.

2. Stand out from sinners (vv. 32-34)

3. Invest in the Eternal Kingdom (v. 35)
-Luke 14:12-14
-Romans 8:18

4. The heart of the matter: show the world what the Father is like (v. 36)
-Romans 5:1-5

1. Judgment and grief are coming to the rich and full (vv. 24-25a)

-Luke 16:19-31
-Luke 18:18-24

2. Judgment and grief are coming to the laughing and popular (vv. 25b-26)

-James 5:1-6
-Colossians 3:5-8
-Jeremiah 23:16-22
-Isaiah 2:12-18

1. It is good to pursue wealth—it is from the LORD. Do not let it rule you.
2. It is good to eat—it is from the LORD. Do not let your belly become your god.
3. It is good to have joy—it is from the LORD. Do not deny the LORD for fleshly “happiness.”
4. It is good to have a good reputation—it is from the LORD. Do not sacrifice godliness for earthly acceptance.

-Habakkuk 3:17-19

1. Holy interaction with the LORD (vv. 169-172)

1. Crying out.
2. Pleading.
3. Praising.
4. Singing.

-Psalm 149:1-5
-Zephaniah 3:14-17

2. Zealous living and longing for the LORD (vv. 173-175)
-Habakkuk 3:3-19

3. Honest confession of fallen-life in the LORD (v. 176)
-1 Peter 5:8-9
-Matthew 11:28-30

1. The LORD is God, and His Word is righteous, true, and perfect.
2. Seek the LORD with all your heart, mind, and strength.
3. Study the Word with all your might and obey Him with the Spirit’s strength.
4. Even in confusion and suffering, trust in God’s faithfulness.
5. Live a life that consistently begs the LORD for wisdom and understanding.
6. Love what God loves and hate what God hates.
7. Because the LORD is steadfast love, trust Him with your whole life, from today to eternity.

-Psalm 62:1-2

1. Obedience is not optional for Christians. 

2. Obedience is too rare among Christians. Luke 6:46 

Ezek. 33:30-32 
Isa. 29:13 
James 1:22-25 
 

1. The God they obey is merciful (compassionate): v. 156. Exod. 34:6a 

2. The Word of their God is true: vs. 142, 151, 160. Spurgeon: “The ungodly are false, but God’s word is true . . . God’s word has been true from the first moment in which it was spoken, true throughout the whole of history, true to us from the instant we believed it, true to us before we were true to it.” 

3. Peace is the result of obedience to God: v. 165.

The Critical Connection of Obedience to the Bible

1. Study the Bible DAILY: v. 164 

2. Study the Bible SYSTEMATICALLY 

3. Study the Bible COMPREHENSIVELY: v. 160. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 

4. Study the Bible DEVOTIONALLY. James Montgomery Boice: “In other books, we study to become informed. In reading the Bible, we study to know God, hear his voice, and be changed by him as we grow in holiness.” 

5. Study the Bible PRAYERFULLY: v. 147 

6. Love the Bible, COMPLETELY: vs. 159, 163, 165, 167 

 
John 8:31-36 
 
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way 
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. 

Genesis 16:7-13

1. See my afflictions, LORD, and save me (vv. 153-156)

-Zechariah 9:9-14

2. I see the wicked, and I feel disgust (vv. 157-158)

-Ezra 9:1-3

3. See your servant's love and devotion unto you (vv. 159-160)

-Psalm 51:10-13

August 1 — Is 64–66
August 2 — 2 Kgs 20–21
August 3 — 2 Chr 32–33
August 4 — Na
August 5 — 2 Kgs 22–23; 2 Chr 34–35
August 6 — Zep
August 7 — Jer 1–3
August 8 — Jer 4–6
August 9 — Jer 7–9
August 10 — Jer 10–13
August 11 — Jer 14–17
August 12 — Jer 18–22
August 13 — Jer 23–25
August 14 — Jer 26–29
August 15 — Jer 30–31
August 16 — Jer 32–34
August 17 — Jer 35–37
August 18 — Jer 38–40; Ps 74, 79
August 19 — 2 Kgs 24–25; 2 Chr 36
August 20 — Hab 1–3
August 21 — Jer 41–45
August 22 — Jer 46–48
August 23 — Jer 49–50
August 24 — Jer 51–52
August 25 — Lam 1:1–3:36
August 26 — Lam 3:37–5:22
August 27 — Ezk 1–4
August 28 — Ezk 5–8
August 29 — Ezk 9–12
August 30 — Ezk 13–15
August 31 — Ezk 16–17

1. Seek the LORD with all your heart (vv. 145-148)

-Luke 11:5-13
-Deuteronomy 30:4-10

2. Trust the LORD with all your life (v. 149)

-Luke 18:1-8
-1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

3. Rest in the LORD’s nearness today and forever (vv. 150-152)

-Psalm 145:18
-Philippians 4:4-7
-Philippians 4:8
-Isaiah 55:10-11

I. Righteous LORD (Vs. 137)
II. Righteous Word (Vs. 138)
III. Righteous Living (Vs. 139-144)
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
a) Zeal for God’s Word (Vs. 139)
b) Love for God’s Word (Vs. 140)
c) Remembrance of God’s Word (Vs. 141)
d) Delight in God’s Word (Vs. 142-143)
e) Desire for Understanding (Vs. 144)

1. The wonder and wisdom of God's Word (vv. 129-131)

-Deuteronomy 6:4-9
-Deuteronomy 6:20-25
-Titus 2:11-14
-Revelation 10:1-7
-Daniel 10:4-6
-Daniel 12:5-7

2. The blueprint for abiding in God's Word (vv. 132-135)

A. Turn to me
B. Steady me in righteousness (reference Romans 6:12-14)
C. Guard me from evil
D. Make your face shine upon me (reference Numbers 6:22-27)3. The heartbreak in the lover of God's Word (v. 136)
-Luke 19:41-44
-Philippians 3:18-19
-1 Corinthians 1:4-9

1. Persevere in righteousness and pray for peace (vv. 121-122)
2. Look for His coming and long for understanding (vv. 123-125)

-Deuteronomy 32:39-43
-2 Samuel 7:11-13
-Daniel 11:32-35
-Ephesians 3:8-11

3. Urge the LORD to act and commit to obedience (vv. 126-128)

-Psalm 102:12-14
-Isaiah 62:6-7
-2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
-Isaiah 63:15-64:2

1. Love God. Hate sin. (Vv. 113-115)

-1 Samuel 15:7-11
-1 John 2:15-17

2. Find strength and courage in God's Word (vv. 116-117)

-Exodus 34:6-7
-Luke 22:59-62
-Ephesians 6:10-11

3. Tremble at the righteous power of God's Word (vv. 118-120)

-Isaiah 2:17-19

July 1 — Ob; Ps 82–83
July 2 — 2 Kgs 1–4
July 3 — 2 Kgs 5–8
July 4 — 2 Kgs 9–11
July 5 — 2 Kgs 12–13; 2 Chr 24
July 6 — 2 Kgs 14; 2 Chr 25
July 7 — Jon
July 8 — 2 Kgs 15; 2 Chr 26
July 9 — Is 1–4
July 10 — Is 5–8
July 11 — Am 1–5
July 12 — Am 6–9
July 13 — 2 Chr 27; Is 9–12
July 14 — Mi
July 15 — 2 Chr 28; 2 Kgs 16–17
July 16 — Is 13–17
July 17 — Is 18–22
July 18 — Is 23–27
July 19 — 2 Kgs 18:1–8; 2 Chr 29–31; Ps 48
July 20 — Hos 1–7
July 21 — Hos 8–14
July 22 — Is 28–30
July 23 — Is 31–34
July 24 — Is 35–36
July 25 — Is 37–39; Ps 76
July 26 — Is 40–43
July 27 — Is 44–48
July 28 — 2 Kgs 18:9–19:37; Ps 46, 80, 135
July 29 — Is 49–53
July 30 — Is 54–58
July 31 — Is 59–63

1. Let the Word be light (vv. 105-106)

-Genesis 1:1-3
-1 John 1:5
-1 John 1:6-10

2. Tribulation will come; trust in the Word (vv. 107-110A. 

• Philippians 2:12-16
• Genesis 1:1-3
• Revelation 21:3-7
• John 15:1-5

1. Give your whole self to the Word (v. 97)

-Ephesians 6:24
-Revelation 2:4-5

2. Experience the everlasting benefits of the Word (vv. 98-100)

-Ephesians 1:17-19
-Colossians 1:9-10

3. Commit to the straight paths of the Word (vv. 101-102)

-Philippians 2:12-15

4. Taste and see that the Word is transformative (vv. 103-104)

-Psalm 19:10-11
-Romans 8:5-6
-1 Peter 1:22-23

Ps. 119:67, 71, 75 
2 Cor. 1:3-4 

1. GOD’S WORD IS FOREVER: vs. 89-91 

“The Bible is not antique or modern. It is eternal.” (Martin Luther) 
Matt. 5:17-18; 24:35 
 

2. GOD’S WORD IS FREEING: vs. 92-95 

1. God’s Word had RESCUED him: v. 92; Vs. 83, 85, 87 

2 Tim. 2:15 

2. God’s Word had RENEWED him: v. 93 

Ps. 119:25, 40, 107, 149, 154, 156 

3. God’s Word had REDEEMED him: vs. 94-95 

James Montgomery Boice: “If God were not with us every single day, sustaining our lives and preserving us from constant dangers, perceived and unperceived, we would certainly perish in an instant.” 
Phil. 1:6 
 

3. GOD’S WORD IS A FIRM FOUNDATION: v. 96 

Isa. 40:6-8 
How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, 
Is laid for your faith in his excellent Word! 
What more can he say than to you he has said, 
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?