Fusion: week of 4/16

FAMILY THEME: THE RISEN KING

Matthew 28:1-15

Everything in our faith hinges on the Resurrection.

1.  Jesus' Resurrection Was Verified by an Empty Tomb

     (Matthew 28:1-6)

     The only logical explanation for the empty tomb is the

     Resurrection of Jesus.

 
2.  Jesus' Resurrection Was Verified by His Physical Appearance

     (Matthew 28:7-10)

     Our confidence is bolstered by the many that saw

     and verified the bodily resurrection of Jesus.

 
3.  Jesus Rose From the Dead, Despite Those Who Claimed Otherwise

     (Matthew 28:11-15)

     The failure of the efforts to cover up the Resurrection 

     only serves to intensify its truth and power.

Fusion: week of 4/9

FAMILY THEME: THE CRUCIFIED KING

Matthew 27:11-54

The sacrificial death of Jesus is the key to a right relationship with God

for sinful man.

1.  Jesus' Death Was the Innocent for the Guilty

     (Matthew 27:11-26)

     Jesus' innocence made it possible for us to avoid receiving

     the punishment we deserve.

 
2.  Jesus' Death Was Marked by Suffering, Rejection, and Ridicule

     (Matthew 27:27-50)

     Jesus endured unimaginable suffering to bring about

     the hope of our salvation.

 
3.  Jesus' Death Gives Us Access to God's Presence

     (Matthew 27:51-54)

     Jesus settled our account with God and enables us to know

     Him in a personal way as Father.

Fusion: week of 4/2

FAMILY THEME: THE HUMBLE KING

Matthew 21:1-11

In humbling Himself, Jesus demonstrated His worthiness to be worshiped.

1.  Jesus Fulfilled Old Testament Prophecy, Coming as Both Humble

     Human and Exalted King

     (Matthew 21:1-5)

     In order to be the true Savior of the world, Jesus had to be both

     human and devine.

 
2.  Jesus Rode a Donkey to Show His Humble Humanity

     (Matthew 21:6-8)

     Jesus comes to us in a manner that encourages us to approach

     Him.

 
3.  Jesus Accepted Worship as Lord and King

     (Matthew 21:9-11)

     Jesus left no doubt that He is the one true King.

Fusion: week of 3/26

FAMILY THEME: COVENANT FAITH

Joshua 24:1-28

God provided for and fought for His people. In response, Joshua led the

people to make a covenant with God to serve and obey Him only.

1.  Reflect on God's Goodness in Your Life

     (Joshua 24:1-13)

     Joshua recounted to the people God's provision and protection

     throughout their history.

 
2.  Choose to Dedicate Your Life to God in Response to His Goodness

     (Joshua 24:14-18)

     The response of the people to God's goodness was a commitment

     to serve and obey Him alone and forsake other gods.

 
3.  Take Your Commitment to God Seriously, Worshiping and Serving

      Only Him

     (Joshua 24:19-28)

     Joshua reinforced to the Israelites that following God would require

     full and complete devotion to Him.

Fusion: week of 3/19

FAMILY THEME: MIRACULOUS FAITH

Joshua 10:1-27

With God's miraculous power the Israelites were able to defeat the five kings

and their armies in a single battle.

1.  We Will Sometimes Face Overwhelming Odds

     (Joshua 10:1-6)

     Having heard of Israel's victories, the king of Jerusalem formed

     an alliance to attack Israel's ally Gibeon.

 
2.  God Provides What is Needed for Victory

     (Joshua 10:7-15)

     The Lord settled Joshua's fears and let him know that He would

     provide the victory.

 
3.  We Can Be Strong and Courageous, Depending on God's Power

     to Do His Will

     (Joshua 10:16-27)

     The Lord allowed Joshua and his men to totally defeat their enemies,

     proving He could be trusted to provide victory no matter the challenge.

Fusion: week of 3/12

FAMILY THEME: OBEDIENT FAITH

Joshua 6:1-27

God provided the Israelites an unusual battle plan that required them to trust

Him for an incredible victory over Jericho.

1.  Go to God and His Word for Instruction

     (Joshua 6:1-5)

     God promised victory over the fortifications of Jericho if the Israelites

     would follow His instructions.

 
2.  God Gives Victory When We Follow His Word

     (Joshua 6:6-21)

     After they did exactly what He commanded them to do, God allowed

     the Israelites to take the seemingly impregnable city of Jericho.

 
3.  God Keeps His Promises, and So Should We

     (Joshua 6:22-27)

     God kept His promise to grant victory over the Israelites, and the

     Israelites kept their promist to save Rahab and her family because

     of her faith.

Fusion: week of 3/5

FAMILY THEME: ACTING IN FAITH

Joshua 2:1-24

Because of her faith in the God of Israel, Rahab hid the Israelite spies.

1.  Rahab's Faith Caused Her to Protect the Spies

     (Joshua 2:1-7)

     The two spies Joshua sent to gather intelligence about Jericho found

     refuge in the house of a prostitute named Rahab.

 
2.  Rahab's Faith Caused Her to Seek Protection for Herself and Her Family

     (Joshua 2:8-14)

     Rahab had heard of Israel and their God and asked in faith that her 

     family be spared.

 
3.  Rahab's Faith Led Her to Follow the Directions Given to Her

     (Joshua 2:15-24)

     The spies departed in secret, leaving Rahab with specific instructions

      to avoid being destroyed with the rest of Jericho.