God’s Two Books

Psalm 19

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Through God’s two great books, he graciously reveals himself so that we might rejoice and repent.

OUTLINE:

1. The Heralding Creation (vs. 1-6)
2. The Holy Revelation (vs. 7-9)
3. The Heart’s Response (vs. 10-14)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary by Christopher Ash; Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary: The Psalms by James Hamilton; The Shorter Catechism Illustrated from Church History and Biography by John Whitecross; The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon; Read God’s Two Books? by Sinclair Ferguson; General and Special Revelation by Keith Mathison

The Blessing of Confessing

Psalm 32

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: God graciously beckons us to confess our sins, and greatly blesses us through it.

OUTLINE:

  1. We Are Beckoned to Confession

  2. We Face Barriers to Confession

  3. We Find Blessings through Confession

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary by Christopher Ash; Confess Your Sins: The Way of Reconciliation by John Stott

Gladdened By Grace

Psalm 32:1-11

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Gladness is found in possessing God and his grace.

OUTLINE:

  1. Three Words for Sin

  2. Three Works of Grace

  3. Three Reasons for Gladness

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon; Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary: Psalms by James Hamilton; The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary by Christopher Ash; Commentary on the Psalms by John Calvin; The Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice; Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: The Psalms ed. Thomas Oden; The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn Out World by David Zahl

Two Ways, Two Outcomes

Psalm 1

Marco Rankin

BIG IDEA: Psalm 1 shows us a clear choice: There are two ways to live, and each way leads to a very different end—God’s reward or God’s judgment.

OUTLINE:

  1. The Way of the Righteous [vv. 1–3]

  2. The Way of the Wicked [vv. 4–5]

  3. The Way of Judgment [v. 6]

RESOURCES: The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, vol. 5 by Frank E. Gaebelein; Psalms, vol. 1, The NIV Application Commentary by Gerald H. Wilson; 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith: A Guide to Understanding and Teaching Theology by Gregg R. Allison

Soul Depths to Soul Heights

Psalm 130

Pastor Adam Brown

BIG IDEA: God’s promises provide hope as his people await full redemption.

OUTLINE:

  1. Our Heard Cries (vv1-2)

  2. Our Forgiven Guilt (vv3-4)

  3. Our Fervent Wait (vv5-6)

  4. Our Communal Plea (vv7-8)

RESOURCES: The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon; The Psalms: A Christ-Centered Commentary (Volume 4) by Christopher Ash; Psalms: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by James M. Hamilton Jr.; Commentary on The Psalms by John Calvin; Psalms: Kidner Classic Commentaries by Derek Kidner; Waiting Isn't a Waste by Mark Vroegop

Stormy Seas Remembered

Psalm 77

Pastor Brian Drake

BIG IDEA: Seek the Unseen Shepherd in Stormy Seas Remembered

OUTLINE:
1. Where is my God who is Mighty to Save? (vv1-15)
2. God is in the Storm & Sea (vv15-20)

RESOURCES: Psalms: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary by James M. Hamilton Jr.; Commentary on The Psalms by John Calvin; Psalms: Kidner Classic Commentaries by Derek Kidner; Psalms: An Expositional Commentary by James Montgomery Boice; Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

Joseph Thriving, Fleeing, & Descending

Genesis 39:1-23

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: In every place, in every temptation, and in every descent, we belong to and are blessed by God in Christ.

OUTLINE:
1. God’s Presence In Every Place
2. God’s Possession In Temptation
3. God’s Providence In Descent

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Welwyn Commentary Series: Genesis by Philip Eveson; Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Genesis 12-50 ed. Mark Sheridan; Reformed Expository Commentary: Genesis by Richard Phillips; From Eden to Egypt: A Guided Tour of Genesis by Alex Duke; Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors: Reading an Old Story in a New Way by Voddie Baucham Jr; The Letters of Samuel Rutherford by Samuel Rutherford

Tragedy & Triumph

Genesis 38:1-30

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: The sovereign grace triumphs over sin and sorrow.

OUTLINE:

  1. The Tragedy of Sin & Disgrace

  2. The Triumph of Sovereign Grace

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Welwyn Commentary Series: Genesis by Philip Eveson; Whole Bible Commentary by Matthew Henry; Whole Bible Commentary by John Gill; Unloved: The Rejected Saints God Calls Beloved by Elyse Fitzpatrick; The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives That Point To Jesus by Nana Dolce; On Fairy Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien