1. Faith that sticks out

A. Jeremiah was in prison

B. Jerusalem was under siege

C. Jury was laughing

2. Faith that takes action

A. Faith that obeys God'w Word

B. Faith that others can see

C. Faith that gives a picture of God's promises

3. Faith that has a foundation

A. God is the creator of the world

B. God is just in His judgements

C. God is gracious and merciful

4. Faith that concludes this about God

A. There is nothing that is impossible with God

B. There is no problem that God can't solve

C. There is no heart that God can't reach

1. The human heart is deceitful

A. Sinners by nature

B. Sinners by choice

C. Sinners by practice

2. The human heart and the Lord's help

A. The Lord knows your heart

B. The Lord can change your heart

C. The Lord gives you a choice for your heart

3. The Christian's deception about the heart

A. The warning: temptation for the overconfident Christian

B. The war: flesh and Spirit for every Christian

C. The secret: walk in the Spirit

1.   Life choices in difficulty

     A.  Some choose no hope, to be pessimist

B.  Some choose false hope  

C.  Some choose true hope                                                                            

2. God knows His plans for you

A. He knows where He wants you to be

B. He knows where to place you

C. He knows how to prepare you  

3.   Not to harm you

A.  Correct your false beliefs

B.   Correct your sinful life

C.  Correct your lack of faith

4.  To give you a future

A. To live life where you are

B. To love your family

C. To love your neighbors

D. To live for eternity

1.   Clay in the hands of the Potter

       A.  Clay by itself is worthless and useless                                      

       B.  Clay shaped by the Potter is beautiful and useful                

       C.  The Potter gives purpose and meaning                                       

2.   Potter and the Christian

A.  The Holy Spirit that indwells you and shapes you

B.   The Holy Spirit provides you with gifts for use

C.  The Holy Spirit allows you to benefit others (the Church)

D. The Holy Spirit is shaping you and the church

3.   The clay resists the Potter

A. Hidden sin

B. Stubborn pride

C. Rebellious  spirit

4.  The Potter gives a second chance

A. Repent of sin

B. Yield to the Potter

1.   Lies about God having to bless you.

       A.  Because I attend church                     

       B.  Because of my heritage                                                           

C.  Because I am religious                                                                        

D. Because my good outweighs my bad

2.   Reasons for not praying for God’s blessings on others

A.  God does not bless sin

B.   When you ignore the Word of God

C.  There are consequences to sin

D. God disciplines His children

3.   Call to me, and I will answer you

A. To find forgiveness

B. To find help

C. To find wisdom

D. To find grace

E. To find a second chance

1. People committed two evils

    A.  Forsaken God - The fountain of living waters                         

    B.  Replaced God -  Broken cisterns                                                                

2. Generation that doesn’t know God

A.  A foolish people   

B.  A silly people

C.  An evil people

3. The unthinkable scene

A.  Child sacrifice and devalue life

B.   Valley of slaughter   

C.  Picture of Hell

4. The wake up call

A. A statement of reality

B. The question of remedy

1. A heart awaken

     A.  Burden for people                                                                                

     B.  Tears and a broken heart                                                                      

    C.  Prayers with love and concern                                                         

2. A personal call

A.  Created in the image of God   

B.  Completely known by God

C.  Called to be on mission for God

3. Making excuses

A.  I can’t talk

B.  I am only a youth   

C.  Who will listen  

4. The Lord’s promise:  “I will be with you”

A. Don’t be negative

B. Go where I send you

C. Speak what I command you

D. Don’t be afraid

1. Exam #1 - Are you a Christian?

A. Have you been born of the Spirit

B. Do you look like Jesus?

C. Do you talk about Jesus?

D. Are you convicted of sin?

2. Exam #2 - Is there any hindrances to Christ in your life?

A. Any unconfessed sin?

B. Any grudges or hard feelings toward others?

C. Any idols that have made Jesus second in your life?

3. Exam #3 - Remembrance questions

A. Am I really thankful for all Jesus has done?

B. Am I in good fellowship and unity with Christians?

C. Am I really concerned about the lost?

A study of Jesus as our Chief Shepherd as found in Psalm 24.

1. Surely means to listen up:

     A.  A truth you don’t want to miss                                                           

     B.  A truth that summarizes the passage                                      

     C.  A truth that is life changing                                                         

2. Goodness and Mercy are chasing me

A.  Not to harm but to help  

B.  To give blessings I don’t deserve

C.  To withhold judgements I do deserve

D. To care for my steps and my stumbles 

E. Everyday of my life

3. The greatest blessing to come

A.  To dwell in the Lord’s house

B.  A dwelling place prepared for me

C.  A dwelling place in the Lord’s presence  

D. A dwelling place with the Lord forever

1. The Shepherd’s  work to prepare

     A.  Cleared rock and trees

B.  Uprooted weeds and poisonous plants

C.  Remove allergy threats                                                                                       

2. The presence of enemies

A.  Enemies that say you are unworthy to be in family 

B.  Your enemies can become family

C.  Doing my part to have peace with others

3. Anoints my head with oil

A.  The Holy Spirit - my Helper and Comforter

B.  The Holy Spirit -  the key to honoring Jesus

C.  The Holy Spirit - the giver of gifts to minister

D. The Holy Spirit -  the provider of the character of Jesus

4.  The overflowing cup

A.  Better than I deserve

B.  Unlimited spiritual supply

      C.  An abundant life

D.  The ministry of the overflow

A verse by verse study of Psalm 22.

1. Valleys are a part of life

     A.  Valleys are a revelation of our spiritual condition   

     B.  Valleys add depth to our relationship with God

C.  Valleys are a place of spiritual growth                                                     

2. Valleys are places to go through not dwell

A.  Keep walking—it is temporary  

B.  Keep following—the Shepherd knows

C.  Keep going—It’s the way to  victory

3. Finding comfort in the valley

A.  The  Shepherd’s presence, He never leaves you

B.  The Shepherd’s rod,  a source of protection

C.  The Shepherd’s staff, a source of safety

D. The Shepherd’s bag, a source of need

4. Overcoming fear in the valley

A.  Shadow of death - can’t hurt you

B. Sting of death - it’s gone

      C.  Key of death - it’s in the Shepherd’s hand

1. The Shepherd gives life

     A.  Jesus rescues sinners                                      

B.  Jesus remakes His sheep   

C.  Jesus renews His servants                                                                    

2. Path to righteousness

A.  Desire to seek what is right  

B.  Discipline to do right

C.  Decision to do right

3. Finding God’s path

A.  Search the scriptures

B.  Confirmed by other Christians

C.  Contentment and peace  

D. Understanding of circumstances

4.  My purpose and the Shepherd

A.  To Glorify the Shepherd’s name

B. To do the Shepherd’s will 

    C.  To be an instrument used by the Shepherd

1. Worry robs you of contentment

     A.  Worry keeps you from serving God                                             

     B.  Worry ignores God’s care for creation                                       

     C.  Worry does not accomplish anything                                       

2. Jealousy keeps you from contentment

A.  Envy of others makes you miss your blessings

B.  Envy and unfair grudges 

C.  Envy and doubt

3. Greed stops contentment

A.  Need a little more

B.  Can’t afford to help or give

C.  It’s about me  

4.  The Shepherd and contentment

A.  Focus of Jesus

B. Meditate on scriptures  

     C.  Stillness and the Spirit

D. Count your blessings

E. Serve others

1. Sheep need a shepherd

      A.  Sheep can’t defend themselves

B.  Sheep  have no sense of direction                                           

      C.  Sheep  can’t provide for themselves                                         

       D. Sheep need relationships

E. Sheep need help

2. The Lord is

A.  The I am/  The self existing One

B.  Holy God/ Set apart from others

C.  The One in pursuit of you

      D. Jesus, the Good Shepherd

3. Jesus is my shepherd

A.  Personal relationship

B.  Permanent relationship

C.  Protected relationship

4.  Traits that show Jesus is my shepherd

A.  Hearing His voice

B. Following His commands

1. Freedom to evangelize

     A.  Tell others about Jesus                                                                          

      B. Call others to believe and repent                                          

      C.  Baptize new believers                                                                        

2. Freedom to worship

A.  Preach/teach God’s word

B.  Breaking o f bread

C.  Prayers

3. Freedom to serve

A.  To own land

B.  To work a job

C.  To give what you want

1. Rights listed in the Declaration of Independence

     A.  Life    

B.  Liberty

C.  Pursue happiness  

2. Loss of freedom

A.  Sin leads to spiritual blindness

B.  Sin leads to slavery

C.  Sin leads to death

3.    What is meant by truth

A.  Truth of facts

B.  Truth of honesty

C.  Truth of the Word of God

       D.  Truth of the gospel

4. Freedom  with Christ

       A. Peace with God

B. Removal of guilt

C. Overcoming of fear

     D. Certainty of eternity

1. Learn to pray

     A.  Be faithful to pray 

B.  Be alert and keep on praying   

C.  Be thankful that you can pray                                                        

2. Pray for ministries

A.  Pray for an open door for the word

B.  Pray for an open door for the gospel

C.  Pray that the open doors are not wasted

3.    Pray for yourself

A.  That you live with wisdom

B.  That you redeem the time

C.  That you speak with grace

        D.  That you speak with salt 

         E.  That you have an answer to respond with

1. Taking responsibility

      A.  Responsible for your children’s safety                               

  B.  Responsible for your children’s provision                           

C.  Responsible for your children's spiritual guidance            

2. The wise dad

A.  Praying dad

B.  Disciplines when needed

C.  An Example to be followed

3.    Avoid these pitfalls

A.  Over disciplining

B.  Over critical

C.  Playing favorites

       D.  Not keeping your word

       E.  Not spending enough time