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G.K. Chesterton said, “The only two things that can satisfy the soul are a person and a story; and even the story must be about a person.” The Week That Changed the World is a series of messages that trace Jesus’ final week before the cross and how His sacrifice secured our freedom. Through the collaborative testimony of the four Gospel writers, we will experience the culture, the sights, the events, and the stories that happened on each day of the Passion Week. In addition to learning the events of each day, believers will also see the redemptive story of God that moves from creation to the cross. Join us as we study the greatest story ever told about the greatest Person who ever lived.
January 28, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#1 in series)
Various Verses
“The only two things that can satisfy the soul are a __ and a __; and even the story must be about a __.” – G. K. Chesterton
Let’s take a moment to remove possible issues before they become real distractions.
So where does the story begin?
Reflection and Response
February 04, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#2 in series)
Key Idea:
Who you are in __ is reflected in who you are in __.
Referenced Texts: 1 Kings 2:8-9; Mark 11:1-17; Luke 24:50-53; John 12:1-8; Mark 10; John 11; Exodus 12:1-6; Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29-32; 1 Peter 1:19; Hebrews 4:15; Luke 19:41; Hebrews 7:1-10; Zechariah 9:9; Luke 19:40; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Genesis 6:3
There were three revered positions in the Old Testament:
Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem paralleled and contrasted Caesar’s entrance.
The __ of God’s kingdom are displayed in the __ of its King.
The theme from Sunday and Monday: __ is happening.
February 11, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#3 in series)
Palm Sunday and Monday’s events could be aligned under two headings: worship and __.
Tuesday’s events could be aligned under two headings: __ and teaching.
Referenced Texts: Mark 11:12-14; 11:15-26; John 18:13-23; Mark 11:27-33; Jeremiah 8:13; Hosea 9:10; Nahum 3:12; Luke 21:37-38; 19:47-48; 20:1; 21:37-38; Matthew 21:28-32; Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:10-12; Luke 20:9-18; Matthew 21:43; 22:1-14; Matthew 21:17; Mark 11:19
How did Jesus go from praises to mocking, from adoration to contempt, from extremely loved to very hated in less than a week? These three events help answer that question.
How do these stories connect? They connect by __.
Key Idea: The kingdom of God is comprised of those who __ His will, produce His fruit, and come on His __.
Reflection:
The theme of Palm Sunday and Monday: Worship is happening.
The theme of Tuesday: The __ is at hand.
February 18, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#4 in series)
The theme of Wednesday: The __ is coming __.
Referenced Texts:
Mark 11:20-22; Mark 12:37; John 1; Colossians 1; Matthew 22:15-46; Mark 12:13-44; Luke 20:19-47; Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Deuteronomy 6:4; Luke 21:10-24; Matthew 23:1-36; Mark 13:1-13; Matthew 24:1-14; Luke 19:11
The religious crowd tested Jesus.
Jesus challenged the religious crowd.
On top of the Mount of Olives, Jesus shared six signs that signal His return.
Reflection: What can we do prior to Jesus’ return?
February 25, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#5 in series)
The theme of Wednesday: The King is coming back!
Referenced Texts:
Matthew 24:5-41; Mark 13:7-27; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Matthew 24:42; Matthew 15:1-30; John 6:44; Matthew 16:1-5, 14-16; Mark 14:1-2, 10-11; Luke 22:1-6
Jesus shared six signs that signal His return.
1) False Christs will mislead the masses. (Matthew 24:5-6)
2) There will be worldwide conflict and increasing natural disasters. (Matthew 24:6-8; Mark 13:7-8)
3) The church will suffer persecution and the effects of apostasy. (Matthew 24:9-14; Mark 13:9-13)
4) The __ of people will decrease and __ among people will increase. (Matthew 24:12; Mark 13:12)
5) The __ will be preached to the whole world. (Matthew 24:14; Mark 13:10)
Two big concepts in this fifth sign:
1) The gospel of the __
2) The __ of God
6) Great __ will surround Christ’s return.
(Matthew 24:15-31; Mark 13:12-37)
How can we be prepared for Jesus’ return?
I can be prepared for Jesus’ return by:
– Reading the __
– __ of my sins
– Remaining __
– Being __ to the tasks given to me
– Making sure my lamp is __ by God
– And my __ are being used for the King
Reflection/Response: To know that you’re prepared for Jesus’ return, walk through each piece of our big statement. Are there areas where you’re not prepared? If so, bring those to God today.
I can be prepared for Jesus’ return by reading the signs, repenting of my sins, remaining alert, being faithful to the tasks given to me, and making sure my lamp is filled by God and my talents are being used for the King.
March 03, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#6 in series)
Thursday, the 13th of Nisan, is a day of __ and __.
Referenced Texts:
Luke 22:7-13; Mark 14:12-31; John 13:3-17; Luke 6:46; John 13:21; Matthew 26:20-27; John 13:24; John 18:10-11; Matthew 26:33-35; Exodus 6:6-8; Psalm 113, 114, 115-118; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Mark 10:35
• Jesus __ the disciples to prepare the Passover.
(Luke 22:7-13)
• Jesus __ the Passover with the disciples.
(Mark 14:12-31)
• Jesus __ the disciples’ feet.
(John 13:4-17)
__ is not an excuse for __.
Our __ IN Christ goes as far as our
__ TO Christ.
__ precedes faithfulness.
Cup one corresponds with God’s promise:
“I will __ you…”
Cup two corresponds with God’s promise:
“I will __ you…”
Cup three corresponds with God’s promise:
“I will __ you…”
Cup four corresponds with God’s promise:
“And I will __ you to be my people.”
The theme of Thursday: It’s __ about __!
March 10, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#7 in series)
Referenced Texts:
Matthew 26:31-56; Zechariah 13:7; Luke 22:30-71; John 18:1-38; Exodus 3:14; Luke 22:61; Matthew 27:1-14; Mark 15:1-25; Luke 23:1-34, 44-46; Matthew 27:24-51, 45; John 19:16-24; Exodus 12:6; Mark 15:42-46
The theme for Good Friday: It is finished.
March 17, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#8 in series)
Today’s message can be divided into two major sections: perspectives and preparation.
Referenced Texts:
Matthew 27:62-66; Acts 2:27, 31; Ephesians 4:8-10; 1 Peter 3:18-20; Psalm 68:18; Luke 23:42-43; Psalm 16:10; Revelation 19:20; 20:10, 14; Luke 23:56; John 14:1-31; John 13:34; John 7:33; Deuteronomy 5:32-33; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 27:11; 86:11; 119:30; Proverbs 6:23; 10:17; Psalm 16:11; Colossians 2
You’ll hear the story of Saturday from three perspectives.
What was Saturday like for the religious crowd, for Jesus, and for the 11 disciples?
What was Saturday like for the religious crowd?
What was Saturday like for Jesus?
What was Saturday like for the 11 disciples?
The theme of Saturday: God has prepared you.
March 24, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#9 in series)
Referenced Texts:
John 15-18; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2:21; Hosea 10:1; Psalm 80:8; Deuteronomy 34:5; Joshua 24:29; Psalm 89:20; Titus 1:1; Acts 2; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25
The theme of Saturday: God has prepared you.
John 15 addresses all three major relationships in a disciple’s life:
1) Relationship with __ (vv. 1-11)
2) Relationship with believers (vv. 12-17)
3) Relationship with the __ (vv. 18-27)
__ describes our relationship with God!
To help us understand that type of love, Jesus gave several reminders.
– Love is willing to __. (John 15:13)
– Love leads to deeper __. (John 15:14-15)
– Love serves with __. (John 15:15)
– Love engages the __ and bears fruit. (John 15:16)
__ describes our relationship with believers.
__ describes our relationship with the world.
March 31, 2024 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#10 in series)
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Referenced Texts:
John 14:29; Matthew 27; Exodus 12:6; 1 Corinthians 15:17; Leviticus 23:10-11; 23:5-6; 1 Corinthians 15:20; Acts 2;
Matthew 28; Mark 16:1-13; Luke 24; John 20
The Old Testament is the New Testament __.
The New Testament is the Old Testament __.
Conclusion/Response:
That is Sunday’s theme: Jesus is __!
The theme for the week: Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection make __ possible.
“…these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.” – John 20:31
G.K. Chesterton said, “The only two things that can satisfy the soul are a person and a story, and even the story must be about a person.”
