Fusion: week of 6/28

FAMILY THEME: REDEMPTION

NECESSARY BLOODSHED

Hebrews 9:1-28

Jesus is the final sacrifice for sin.

1.  Religious Rituals Cannot Cleanse Man's Conscience

     (Hebrews 9:1-10)

     The rituals the priests followed were painstakingly

     carried out, but they were not enough to complete

     man's redemption.

 
2.  Christ's Blood Provides Man's Redemption

     (Hebrews 9:11-22)

     The blood of the sacrifices was able to cleanse the

     people outwardly, but it was incapable of washing 

     them internally.

 
3.  Redemption's Price Was Paid Once for All

     (Hebrews 9:23-28)

     Instead of offering a sacrifice repeatedly, Jesus

     offered Himself once because His sacrifice was

     perfect and complete. 

Fusion: week of 6/21

FAMILY THEME: NEW COVENANT

ONCE, FOR ALL

Hebrews 7:1-28

For centuries, the faith of the Israelites was built around the Law,

God's old testament or covenant. But, Jesus ushered in a new

covenant for believers.

1.  Jesus Has a Superior Priesthood

     (Hebrews 7:1-10)

     True righteousness and lasting peace are only discovered in

     a right relationship with Jesus Christ.

 
2.  Jesus Has a Better Covenant

     (Hebrews 7:11-22)

     When the Law was given, it was soon apparent that it was 

     unable to permanently atone for sin. In fact, God never

     intended it to do so.

 
3.  Jesus is the Ultimate High Priest

     (Hebrews 7:23-28)

     Jesus has conquered death and the grave so He is able to

     serve as Priest forever. 

Fusion: week of 6/14

FAMILY THEME: SPIRITUAL MATURITY

SEE IT THROUGH

Hebrews 5:11 - 6:12

The author of Hebrews explains the importance of spiritual growth

in the context of those who turn from their faith and the assurance

we can have in God's promise of salvation.

1.  Believers are Called to Spiritual Maturity

     (Hebrews 5:11 - 6:3)

     Believers should reach a point in their spiritual growth where 

     they can teach othes.

 
2.  Believers Have Free Will, Even After Conversion

     (Hebrews 6:4-8)

     A believer in Jesus Christ can make a willful decision to turn

     away from Christ, no longer trusting Him for salvation.

 
3.  Believers Have a Full Assurance of Hope in Christ

     (Hebrews 6:9-12)

     Despite his warning, the author was confident of better things

     for his readers - things that belong to salvation.

Fusion: week of 6/7

FAMILY THEME: SON OF GOD

ABOVE US, YET WITH US

Hebrews 1:1-4;  2:5-18;  4:14-16

The author of Hebrews reminds us that Christ took on flesh to

suffer and die for our redemption and now serves as the High

Priest Who understands our humanity.

1.  Christ is God's Supreme Revelation

     (Hebrews 1:1-4)

     God's final and complete revelation is seen in His Son.

 
2.  Christ is Our Suffering Savior

     (Hebrews 2:5-13)

     Through His death, Christ did everything needed to become

     the Leader or Founder of our salvation, and to open the door

     for all who repent.

 
3.  Christ is Our Compassionate High Priest

     (Hebrews 2:14-18;  4:14-16)

     Christ willingly took on something that naturally was not His

     in order to accomplish something that we naturally could 

     not achieve.

Fusion: week of 5/31

FAMILY THEME: GOOD WORKS

DO GOOD BECAUSE HE IS GOOD

Titus 3:1-15

While good works are not the basis or means of our salvation,

they are a product of our salvation. Paul instructed Titus on the

importance of good works.

1.  Christians are Good Citizens and Good Neighbors

     (Titus 3:1-2)

     Believers are to be ready to do good works at every

     opportunity.

 
2.  We Do Good for Others Because of What God Has Done for Us

     (Titus 3:3-8)

     Jesus saved us and gave us His Spirit and new life.

 
3.  Good Works are About What We Do and What We Don't Do

     (Titus 3:9-15)

     Believers should devote themselves to doing what is good 

     and helpful, meeting people's needs.

Fusion: week of 5/24

FAMILY THEME: SOUND DOCTRINE

TRUTH YOU CAN LIVE BY

Titus 2:1-15

Doctrine refers to teaching. Something that is sound is

healthy. So "sound doctrine" is healthy or accurate

teaching. In his letter to the young pastor, Titus, the

apostle Paul was quite clear about the importance of

sound doctrine in the church.

1.  Sound Doctrine Guides Our Behavior

     (Titus 2:1-8)

     Paul instructed Titus to teach men and women of

     all ages to live in ways that conform to sound

     doctrine.

 
2.  Sound Doctrine Teaches Us Submission 

     (Titus 2:9-10)

     Even bondservants (slaves) who followed Christ

     were to be subject to their masters.

 
3.  Sound Doctrine Keeps Our Focus on Christ and His Return

     (Titus 2:11-15)

     Looking forward to Christ's return helps us reject sin.

Fusion: week of 5/17

FAMILY THEME: SOUND FAITH

FAITH YOU CAN COUNT ON

Titus 1:1-16

Titus was Paul's friend, fellow worker, and missionary partner.

Titus was leading the church on the island of Crete when Paul

wrote this letter to him. As a young pastor, Titus needed to

learn the importance of building the church on sound faith.

1.  Sound Faith Rests on the Truth of God's Word

     (Titus 1:1-4)

     God has revealed the truth of the gospel in His Word.

 
2.  Qualified Leaders Teach and Model Sound Faith 

     (Titus 1:5-9)

     God's design is for qualified leaders to model a godly

     lifestyle and sound faith to others.

 
3.  Sound Faith Must Be Protected

     (Titus 1:10-16)

     False teaching and worldly philosophies can damage

     people's faith. The church and her leaders cannot

     tolerate false doctrine.