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Jude 5-16 | Ben Potloff | From one of the strangest and most difficult passages in the New Testament comes a message that is critical for the Church today: God judges the ungodly. But, who are these ungodly? To find this answer and to learn this important truth, we turn to the main body of Jude's letter. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Romans 3:9-26 | Ben Potloff | This week, we examine Romans 3:9-26. In this section of his letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul instructs the church on the reality that no one apart from Christ is righteous. And on top of that, no one is justified by his own works. But there is hope! Here, we see that sinners are made right with God through faith in Jesus. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Jude 1-4 | Ben Potloff | Sometime overlooked, the letter of Jude contains an important message for Christians throughout the ages, written by one of the brothers of Jesus. In the opening verses, Jude introduces himself, addresses his original audience, and identifies an urgent problem facing these Christians: the Christian faith is under attack by false teachers. Here, we meet Jude and are confronted with a danger that has faced every Christian since the establishment of the Church. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 39:1-13 | Gavin Hesse | "O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!" In this prayer, King David bows before God and contemplates his own life. Here, we see the truth of how a desperate person approaches a perfect God. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 87:1-7 | Dave Bertolini | "Glorious things of you are spoken, O city of God." Written by the sons of Korah, this psalm testifies to the blessedness and glory of Zion, God's holy city. Here, we see the significance of Zion to Israel in the past and to all of God's people in the future. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 63:1-11 | Max Janusch | "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you..." Penned by King David, Psalm 63 reveals David's eagerly worshipful and humbly confident posture before God. Here, we are called to worship God as we remember our past, present, and future relationship with him. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 16:1-11 | Luke Hendrix | "Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge." There is great joy and hope and peace for the people of God. In Psalm 16, King David considers who God is and who we are as his people. Here, we are reminded that life is lived at its fullest when life in lived in God. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 56:1-13 | Nathan Noorlun | "In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?" Captured by the Philistines, David calls out to God in a prayer saturated with confidence and hope in God. Here, we see that, although oppressed and imprisoned, the hope of God's people is in God himself. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 61:1-8 | Max Janusch | "Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Once again, in our summer in the Psalms, we come to a distressed prayer from King David. But, David doesn't remain distressed. As he prays, the greatest king of Israel is reminded of God's covenant promise to him; and in that promise, David finds relief and hope. Here, we see that God's promises are an answer to prayer. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 1:1-6 | Noah Soistmann | "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers." The Bible has a lot to say about the way of the wise and the way of the foolish. What separates one way from the other, and how can we know with confidence that our own way is right? In Psalm 1, we see that God knows the way of the righteous, and the wicked fall before him. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 50:1-23 | Luke Hendrix | "The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting." What is the position of humanity before God? How can sinful human beings stand before a perfectly holy God? In Psalm 50, God speaks to his people through a song of Asaph. Here, we see the faithfulness of God to his people and the righteous anger of God toward those in opposition to him. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 142:1-7 | Max Janusch | "I cry to you, O LORD; I say, 'You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.'" From the cave, King David cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies and the isolation he is experiencing. Here, we see that God's people, when opposed, call on the God who saves. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 40:1-5 | Noah Soistmann | "I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry." It is an excellent thing to seek and find refuge in the Lord. In Psalm 40:1-5, we see that the one who trusts in the Lord is blessed. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 6:1-10 | Gavin Hesse | "Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love." As we continue exploring the Psalms this summer, we come to another prayer from King David. Here, we see that evil does are cast off as David cries out for deliverance from the Lord. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 30:1-12 | Nathan Noorlun | "Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." In Psalm 30, we find a song written by King David for the eventual dedication of God's temple in Jerusalem. Here, we see that, although forces and foes oppose God and his people, God is mighty to save and redeem. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Psalm 5:1-12 | Max Janusch | In this psalm, King David is distressed and calls out to God in a prayer of lament. For David, there is hope that evil and wickedness will be punished because of who God is. Here, we see that God is a refuge for the righteous and an enemy to the evildoer. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

1 Peter 2:1-10 | Ben Potloff | So, you've been saved by grace...Now what? What is the trajectory of the Christian life? In his first letter, the Apostle Peter describes the direction and purpose for which every Christian lives. Here, we see that Christians are persons being built into a people. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 | Ben Potloff | What's the deal with Communion? Why is this meal so important to the message of the gospel? In his first letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul dives into the practice of Communion as he addresses the division and strife that characterized much of the Corinthian church. Here, we see that the Communion meal is a reminder of the unity that Christians have in and with Christ because of Christ's work on the cross. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 | Ben Potloff | What does God say about men, women, and sexuality? Despite what we often hear in the world, the answer is simple. From the very beginning of Scripture and God's revelation of his design for humanity, he shows us that we are made in his image and how we ought to live in light of that reality. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.

Matthew 28:1-20 | Ben Potloff | "He is not here, for he has risen, as he said." The greatest event in history occurred when, by the power of God, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. At this moment, the total victory over sin and death was demonstrated and proclaimed to all creation. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the promised resurrection that is ours in Christ. Find sermon discussion questions at nwgospelcw.com/questions.