History- God’s Covenant Through Story

Beware the danger of a divided heart. In part 12 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Kings 11-12. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: Idolatry leads to division Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity Context for Our Text Understanding the Text Compromise (1 Kings 11:1-8) Discipline (1 Kings 11:9-13) And then…. Division (1 Kings 12:16-20) Sovereignty (1 Kings 12: 21-24) The Wisdom and the Foolishness of Solomon Doctrine: Covenant Fidelity God’s covenant faithfulness to us Our call to covenant faithfulness Guard Your Heart Applying the Text Examine your heart Confess your sin Rest in God’s grace and sovereign work

God is not looking for impressive people - He is looking for hearts that are His. In part 11 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Samuel 16. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: God chooses David Doctrine: Divine Calling Understanding the Text Sovereign Plan (1 Samuel 16:1-5) Outward Appearance (1 Samuel 16:6-10) God’s Choice (1 Samuel 16:11-13) The Heart of the Matter (1 Samuel 16:7) Preparation Before Promotion (1 Samuel 16:14-23) David: The Flawed King After God’s Own Heart Jesus Christ: The Perfect King After God’s Own Heart Doctrine: Divine Calling Applying the Text Is your heart His?

When everyone does what is right in their own eyes, chaos reigns - but Christ is the true King who restores order. In part 10 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Judges 2; 21:25. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: The cycle of sin and the need for a true King Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus Understanding the Text The Lord’s Rebuke (Judges 2:1-5)  Another Generation (Judges 2:6-10) The Cycle of Sin (Judges 2:11-23) The Cycle of Sin Rebellion Judgment Distress Deliverance Relapse Judges at 35,000 Feet Everyone Did What was Right In His Own Eyes Doctrine: The Kingship of Jesus Applying the Text Who is sitting on the throne of your life?

Because God has been faithful, we must choose to faithfully serve Him. In part 9 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Joshua 24. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: Covenant renewal and decision Doctrine: Consecration Understanding the Text Remembrance (Joshua 24:1-13) Consecration (Joshua 24:14-28) Legacy (Joshua 24:29-33) Consecration in the wholehearted response of a redeemed life, setting oneself apart from all rivals and fully devoting oneself to God’s will, for His glory, over a lifetime. Consecration.. is rooted in God’s grace, not human effort requires total surrender flows into obedience is sustained by devotion, not willpower alone shapes legacy Applying the Text Remember God’s faithfulness daily Reject competing loyalties daily Chose to serve the LORD daily Trust God with your legacy daily

Faithless hearts wander, but God uses discipline to form faithful people. In part 8 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Numbers 13-14 and Deuteronomy 8. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: Faithlessness in the wilderness. Doctrine: Discipline Understanding the Text Fear (Num. 13:25-33) Rebellion (Num. 14:1-12) Judgment (Num. 14:20-35) Discipline (Deut. 8:1-10) Doctrine: Discipline Biblical discipline is God’s loving correction and training of His people so that they grow in holiness, obedience, and faith. It is not merely punishment – it is formative, fatherly training designed to shape the character of those who belong to Him. Biblical Discipline… flows from God’s love is different from condemnation has several purposes correct sin train in holiness produce spiritual fruit teach dependence on God can take many forms Consequences of our actions Spiritual conviction Correction through Scripture Rebuke from other believers Circumstantial hardship Loss of comfort or stability requires a proper response NOT ignoring it, or resenting it… RATHER, humble submission and repentance is evidence of true belonging to God Applying the Text Reject fear of man and embrace fear of the LORD Trust in God’s promises Endure discipline with faith and hope

The holy God who once dwelt in a tabernacle now brings His people into His presence through Jesus Christ. In part 7 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 25-40. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: God’s presence in the tabernacle Doctrine: Presence Understanding the Text God Desires to Dwell with His People God’s Holiness Requires a Way of Approach The Tabernacle Foreshadows Christ Doctrine: Presence God’s Omnipresence God’s Relational Presence God’s Visible Presence God’s Incarnate Presence God’s Indwelling Presence God’s Consummate Presence Applying the Text Keep God at the center of your life Approach God with reverence Live as God’s temple

The mountain that reveals our failure prepares us for the Savior who fulfills it. In part 5 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Exodus 19-20. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: God’s holy standard for His covenant people. Doctrine: Law, Holiness, Fear of the Lord. Understanding the Text Be a holy nation (Ex. 19:1-9) Love God (Ex. 20:1-11) No other gods No idols Do not misuse His name Remember the Sabbath Love your neighbor (Ex. 20:12-17) Honor father and mother Do not murder Do not commit adultery Do not steal Do not lie Do not covet Fear the Lord (Ex. 20:18-21) From Sinai to Christ Jesus obeyed the Law perfectly Jesus bore the curse of the Law Jesus writes the Law on our hearts Doctrine: Law Doctrine: Holiness Doctrine: Fear of the Lord Applying the Text Approach God with reverent awe Let the Law expose you Receive Christ’s provision

God is sovereignly weaving every thread of our lives into His good and redemptive purposes. In part 4 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 37-50. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: God’s providence in suffering Doctrine: Endurance, Forgiveness, Sovereignty Context for Our Text Understanding the Text Prophecy (Gen. 37:1-11) Pit (Gen. 37:12-36) Prison (Gen. 39:1-23) Palace (Gen. 41:25-43 Proclamation (Gen. 45:1-13) Purpose (Gen. 50:15-21) Doctrine: Endurance Doctrine: Forgiveness Doctrine: Sovereignty God’s Tapestry Applying the Text Endure in faith with faith Forgive as you have been forgiven Trust in God’s tapestry

God patiently uses His providence and loving discipline to transform flawed people by grace. Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 25-35. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: God’s grace in Jacob’s transformation Doctrine: Sanctification, providence, divine discipline Context for Our Text Understanding the Text Jacob the Deceiver (Gen. 25:19-34) Jacob the Wrestler (Gen. 32:22-32) Jacob the Blessed One (Gen. 35:1-15) Doctrine: Sanctification Doctrine: Providence Doctrine: Divine Discipline Applying the Text Trust God’s gracious, good, providential discipline

God calls the undeserving, justifies the believing, and keeps His promises by grace alone. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12, 15, 17. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesTheme: God’s covenant with Abraham Doctrine: Justification by faith, covenant, election Understanding the Text God’s Call (Genesis 12:1-3) God’s Method (Genesis 15:1-6) God’s Faithfulness (Gensis 15:7-21) God’s Choice (Genesis 17:15-21) The Abrahamic Covenant The Abrahamic Covenant and Christ Doctrine: Justification by Faith Doctrine: Covenant Doctrine: Election Applying the Text Trust the God who keeps promises across time Live by faith between promise and fulfillment Rest in grace, not performance

God created humanity in His image for life with Him, but through sin we fell - and from the very beginning God promised a Redeemer. In part 1 of History- God’s Covenant Through Story, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 1-3. Learn more about Wonder Lake Bible ChurchContact Wonder Lake Bible ChurchStudy NotesFOUNDATIONS: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY, POETRY, AND PROPHECY From the opening words of Genesis to the closing hope of the Prophets, the Old Testament tells one unified story: God’s gracious plan to redeem a broken people and restore a fallen world. In the books of history, we see God acting in real time – calling, covenanting, rescuing, and remaining faithful even when His people are not. In the poetry, we hear the heart of redeemed people learning to trust, lament, repent, and praise the God who saves. In the prophets, we are given God’s divine commentary on history – calling His people back to Himself and pointing forward to a coming King and a new covenant. Together, these Scriptures form the foundation of our Christian faith, revealing the character, purposes, and promises of God. And ultimately, they lead us to Christ, in whom every promise finds its “Yes,” every shadow finds its substance, and every hope finds its fulfillment. Themes: God as Creator; Humanity’s Fall; First Promise of Redemption Doctrine: Creation; Image of God; Original Sin; Protoevangelium Understanding the Text Creation of Heavens and Earth (1:1-25) Creation of Man in God’s Image (1:26 – 2:3) A Moral Test (2:8-9, 15-17) Fall into Sin (3:1-7) Curse of Sin (3:8-24) First Promise of Redemption (3:15) Doctrine: Creation Doctrine: Image of God Doctrine: Original Sin Doctrine: Protoevangelium Applying the Text Is your Creator God at the center of your life? Do you value others as created in the image of God? Do you reject Sin’s lies? Is your hope in Christ?