Fusion: week of 1/26

FAMILY THEME: THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH

1 Timothy 6:3-21

Paul instructs Timothy on how to live out his faith in Jesus by

showing the difference Jesus makes in someone's life.

1.  God's People Focus on Godliness with Contentment

     While False Teachers Focus on Selfish Gain

     (1 Timothy 6:3-10)

     Christians ought to be satisfied if they have the

     essentials of life, such as food and clothing.

 
2.  God's People Pursue What is Good and Right,

     Having Nothing to do with Greed

     (1 Timothy 6:11-16)

     God's people are to pursue the things and ways

     of God.

     

3.  God's People are Generous, Trusting in God 

     Rather Than Riches

     (1 Timothy 6:17-21)

     Christians who are rich by the world's standards

     must be careful to maintain an attitude of humility

     in the Christian fellowship.

Fusion: week of 1/19

FAMILY THEME: FAMILY OF FAITH

1 Timothy 5:1-25

Church is meant to be more than a group of people who sing

songs together. A church is meant to be a family.

1.  Believers Deal With Church Family as We Would With

     Members of Our Own Family

     (1 Timothy 5:1-2)

     As in a family, conflict will arise within a church and

     must be handled appropriately.

 
2.  Believers Take Care of Family and Church Family

     (1 Timothy 5:3-16)

     The church provides special care for widows who

     are without any means of family support.

     

3.  Believers Treat Church Leaders with Honor and Respect

     (1 Timothy 5:17-25)

     Paul gave instructions to Timothy concerning

     support and discipline of church leaders.

Fusion: week of 1/12

FAMILY THEME: MODELING FAITH

1 Timothy 4:16

Faith is meant to be lived out. In this chapter, Paul taught some

ways we do this.

1.  False Teaching is Very Dangerous

     (1 Timothy 4:1-5)

     There is a real danger of individuals falling away into the

     deceitfulness of false doctrine.

 
2.  Good Servants of Christ Practice Disciplines That Lead

     to Godliness

     (1 Timothy 4:6-10)

     We must give priority to activities that produce benefits

     for both time and eternity.

     

3.  Good Servants of Christ Model the Christian Life 

     for Others

     (1 Timothy 4:11-16)

     We glorify God when we live faithfully for Christ and

     exercise our gifts and abilities.

Fusion: week of 1/5

FAMILY THEME: SINCERE FAITH

1 Timothy 1:1 - 2:7

Spiritual warfare is a real and regular aspect of the life of a

disciple of Jesus. Being grounded in the faith is the best way

to defend it.

1.  Reject False Teachers and False Doctrine and Grow in

     Godly Love

     (1 Timothy 1:1-11)

     False teaching and the speculation it breeds lead

     people away from sincere faith in Jesus.

 
2.  By His Grace God Will Save Us and Use Us in Spite of

     Our Past Sins

     (1 Timothy 1:12-20)

     Paul was an example of how God will redeem anyone

     who believes in Christ.

     

3.  The Spiritual Discipline of Prayer is a Distinguishing Mark

     of Sincere Faith

     (1 Timothy 2:1-7)

     God's desire for all to be saved should lead us to pray

     for all to be saved.

Fusion: week of 12/29

FAMILY THEME: HOPE FOR THE NATIONS

Isaiah 49:1-26

God loves the entire world of nations without exception. He 

invites them to become part of His family!

1.  God Pursues All People Through the Servant Messiah

     (Isaiah 49:1-13)

     God commissined His Son, Jesus Christ, not only to

     be Israel's Messiah. He also became the Savior of

     all people and nations - Jews and Gentiles alike.

 
2.  God Never Forgets His People

     (Isaiah 49:14-21)

     During Israel's history, it seemed as if God had forsaken

     them or no longer cared. The enemies of the Lord's 

     people and His purposes often appear to be too strong,

     our sins feel unredeemable, and the outcome seems

     hopeless. However, God's commitment to our success

     never changes.

     

3.  The Future is Bright Because God is in Control

     (Isaiah 49:22-26)

     Our God is sovereign over all things; absolutely nothing

     can ultimately defeat Him or His purposes. He sits on

     His throne in Heaven, the control tower of the universe,

     in perfect control of all spiritual, material, and temporal

     reality!

Fusion: week of 12/15

FAMILY THEME: THE GIFT OF PEACE

Isaiah 26:1-21

In this song of salvation, God promises comfort and peace 

to those who trust in Him in spite of the impending judgment

to come.

1.  Trusting God Leads to Peace and Overall Well-being

     (Isaiah 26:1-6)

     God promised to keep the person who keeps his mind

     on God in peace, peace. That's like peace on steroids -

     perfect peace!

 
2.  God Brings About Our Good for Those Who Trust Him

     and Walk in His Ways

     (Isaiah 26:7-15)

     God will provide peace and righteousness to those

     who trust Him, yet the wicked refuse to submit to His

     provisions of grace.

     

3.  We Can Have Hope Even in Difficult Times

     (Isaiah 26:16-21)

     Although God's hand would continue to protect and

     bless His people in the future, He would also continue

     to punish His enemies.

Fusion: week of 12/8

FAMILY THEME: WARNING OF JUDGMENT

Isaiah 24:1-23

God will eventually judge all people. Because of this,

believers can rejoice, but sinners should repent.

1.  God Will Judge the Whole Earth

     (Isaiah 24:1-13)

     God will judge all people by His holy standard.

 
2.  The Righteous Will Rejoice

     (Isaiah 24:14-16)

     Even in the midst of judgment, God's people

     have reasons to rejoice.

     

3.  Punishment Awaits the Wicked

     (Isaiah 24:17-23)

     Punishment will follow those who walk contrary

     to God's nature.