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Bible in a Year Episode 16 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big idea: God gives us resources in the gospel to keep trusting Him to the end, no matter what. So keep running! 1) Listen to the testifiers. 2) Lay aside hindrances 3) Look to the endurance of Jesus 4) Link hardship to God's loving training

Bible In A Year Episode 15 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Wisdom says . . . I will do the right thing even when it's not my responsibility (v 1-5) I will submit to God's word even when I don't like what it says (v 6-14) I will live in Biblical community even when I find it inconvenient (v 15-18) I will press on in faith, even when it seems like a retreat (v 19-29)

Big Idea: Where sin and death once reigned, amazing grace now abounds through Jesus Christ. 1. Sin and death spread through Adam (5:12-14) 2. Grace and righteousness abound through Jesus (5:15-19) 3. Amazing grace now reigns through Jesus Christ (5:20-21)

Bible in a Year Episode 14 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: We can always rejoice because God has clearly defined our relationship with him forever. 1. God has changed our relationship with him (5:1-5) 2. God has settled our relationship with him (5:6-11)

Bible In A Year Episode 13 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Faith in God Who Raises the Dead by FairfaxBibleChurch

Bible in a Year Episode 12 by FairfaxBibleChurch

The Only Way to Be Made Right by FairfaxBibleChurch

Bible in a Year Episode 11 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: What you trust to save you will be what condemns you You can’t trust... 1. Religious advantages—they show God’s goodness, not your righteousness (3:1–8) 2. The law—it exposes your sin and condemns you (3:9–20)

Bible in a Year Episode 10 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: A gospel community is a devoted upward, inward, and outward 1. Devoted UPWARD - A deep hunger for the word and prayer (2:42) 2. Devoted INWARD - A genuine love for one another (2:42c, 45) 3. Devoted OUTWARD - A faithful commitment to God’s mission (2:43, 46-47)

Bible in a Year Episode 9 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: God looks for his law written on our hearts, not merely held in our hands 1. You can own the law and still be condemned (2:12-16) 2. You can defend the truth and still dishonor God (2:17-24) 3. You can wear the sign and still miss the reality (2:25-29)

Bible in a Year Episode 8 by FairfaxBibleChurch

We are excited to introduce our newest FBC Global Partner--Pastor Timothy Dahal and Harvest Mission Nepal.

Big Idea: When we judge others, we forget that we too must answer to God Hypocrisy of Man’s Judgment - We judge what we practice (2:1-3) - We trample on God’s kindness (2:4) - We harden our hearts (2:5) Righteousness of God’s Judgment - According to truth (2:2) - According to works (2:6-8) - Impartial (2:9-11)

Bible in a Year Episode 7 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: We traded God’s glory, and God let us have what we wanted We traded God’s glory for idols (1:18-23) So, God let us have what we wanted... Dishonored Bodies (1:24-27) Disordered Minds (1:28-32)

Bible in a Year Episode 6 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: Because the gospel is God’s power to save, it takes the lead. The gospel leads our prayers (1:8-12) The gospel leads our plans (1:13-15) The gospel leads our lives because of its power (1:16-17)

Bible in a Year Episode 5 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: The gospel of God, centered on Christ, doesn’t just save us; it forms our identity. Paul--set apart for the gospel (1:1) Christ--the center of the gospel (1:2-6) Roman believers--loved through the gospel (1:7)

Bible in a Year Episode 4 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Bible in a Year Episode 3 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Bible in a Year - Episode 2 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: To love Christ and live sent, we must see, love, and protect kids and teens the way Jesus does. 1. We must see kids and teens like Jesus (Mark 10:13–16) 2. We must love kids and teens like Jesus (Mark 5:21–24, 35–43) 3. We must protect kids and teens like Jesus (Matthew 18:1–6)

Bible in a Year - Episode 1 by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: When we are at our worst, God is still at his best 1. God deserves our praise (1-7) 2. God demands our trust and obedience (8-16) 3. God delivers his people (17-22)

Join Matt and Hannah on an adventure through the Bible in 2026! This year, we'll see how the story of Jesus permeates all of Scripture, grow in our understanding of the spiritual life he offers, and uncover foundational truths about the human condition and the character of God – all in 20-30 minute bite-sized portions that we'll study together. We can't wait to discover the Word with you!

Big Idea: God’s love shines in Jesus, giving life to all who believe in him. 1. God’s love in his Son gives us life (3:16-17) 2. God’s light in his Son reveals if we have his life or his judgment (3:18-21)

Big Idea: Jesus gives reconciling peace, not superficial peace. 1. Peace was broken because we sinned (Gen. 3:22-24; 4:8-11) 2. Peace was promised because God is gracious (Isa. 9:6-7; Zech. 9:9-10) 3. Peace is restored because Jesus came to give his life for us (Col. 1:19-22; Eph. 2:14-16)

Big Idea: Christians don’t cling to wishful thinking—we stand upon the living hope of God. 1. We stand on living hope that cannot fade (1:3–5) 2. We stand on joyful hope even through pain (1:6–9)

Big Idea: Thanking the Lord is the cure for a heart that wants to grumble 1. We give thanks to the Lord because he chose us (100:1-3) 2. We give thanks to the Lord because he is good to us (100:4-5)

Big Idea: When God’s glory is our aim, He transforms our fear into worship. When God's glory is our aim: We can cry to him for mercy (v1-3) We can acknowledge our fear to him (v4, 6) We can give thanks and worship (v5, 7-11)

Big Idea: Christians can face persecution with victory because Jesus has conquered death What does victory in persecution look like? 1. Stand firm 2. Work enthusiastically 3. Remember nothing is wasted for the Lord

We ready ourselves for King Jesus’ return through compassion, not mere confession 1. The King returns to judge (25:31-33) 2. The King identifies with the least (25:34-40) 3. The King looks for compassion, not just confession (25:41-46)

Big Idea: Pure religion moves us to love deeply, feel compassionately, and act mercifully toward all our neighbors Question #1: How do I know my religion leads to eternal life? Answer: Love Deeply (10:25-28) Question #2: How do I know who is my neighbor? Answer: Feel Compassionately (10:29-35) Question #3: How do I become a true neighbor? Answer: Act Mercifully (10:36-37)

Doing Social Justice by FairfaxBibleChurch

Big Idea: God’s people receiving God’s grace will reflect God’s heart for the vulnerable. God reveals the hearts of the rebellious (v1-9) God rejects the religious activity of the unrepentant (v10-15) God requires justice from the justified (v16-18)

Everyday missionaries live sent—compelled by Christ’s love, transformed by his story, and entrusted with his message 1. Compelled by Christ’s love (5:14-15) 2. Transformed by Christ’s story (5:16-17) 3. Entrusted with Christ’s message (5:18-21)

Big Idea: Loving community in the church is the launchpad for living sent 1. Leaders equip the church to live sent (4:11-12) 2. Our unity matures the church to live sent (4:13-15) 3. Members work together in the church to live sent (4:16)

How is Christ calling me to live sent for him? We live for God’s will, not our own (Jn 4:34; 5:30; 8:29) We live in the world, but not of the world (Jn 1:14; 17:14-19) We live in the Spirit, not in fear (Jn 14:16-17, 26-27; 15:26-27) We live so people may be saved, not condemned (Jn 3:16-17; 12:44-46; 17:3) We live for God’s glory, not our personal comfort (Jn 13:31-32; 17:1, 17:4)

Big Idea: Full life in Christ comes from a full heart of love for Christ How can we show our love for Christ? 1. Worship (Jn. 20:28; 9:35-38) 2. Affection (Lk. 7:41-47) 3. Loyalty (Matt. 10:37-39) 4. Obedience (Jn. 14:15, 21, 23-24; 13:34-35) 5. Trust (1 Jn. 4:15-16, 19)

Big Idea: To live sent with our feet, we must first focus our eyes on Christ 1. Creation is focused on Christ (Col 1:15-16) 2. The Father’s love is focused on Christ (Mk 1:9-11, Jn 3:35, 10:17, 17:22-26) 3. The Spirit’s ministry is focused on Christ (Jn 14:26, 16:13-14) 4. The Bible’s message is focused on Christ (Jn 5:39-40, Lk 24:26-27) 5. The founding and authority of the church is focused on Christ (Col 1:18, Eph 1:22-23, 2:19-21) 6. Our identity is focused on Christ (Rom 6:5-8, 2 Cor 5:16-17, Gal 2:20) 7. Our future is focused on Christ (Phil 3:20-21, Tit 2:11-13, 1 Th 4:15-18) 8. Our salvation is focused on Christ (Acts 4:11-12, Col 1:13-14, Rom 5:6-9)

Big Idea: The Lord promises true life to anyone who trusts him with their whole heart 1. The Lord promises true life (3:1-4) 2. The Lord desires your whole heart (3:5-8)

The Lord’s wisdom is a compass, not a map, for your plans 1. The Lord has the final word (Pr. 16:1) 2. The Lord holds the ultimate scales (Pr. 16:2) 3. The Lord desires your complete trust (Pr. 16:3)