The Gospel in the Old Testament: Paradise Lost and Regained

The Old Testament and the New Testament tell one story: the rich story of God redeeming the world through Jesus. This sermon will focus on the two attempts of Satan to destroy God's plans, one succeeded (sort of) and one failed (gloriously)!

Deuteronomy 8
Genesis 1:1,3:1-11
Luke 24:44-46
John 5:39
2 Corinthians 11:3
1 Timothy 2:14
Matthew 3:13-4:4
1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• What is the Old Testament about (one word answer!!)?
• What was Satan's strategy with Eve?
• Who fell when Adam ate?
• Why?
• Who is the second Adam?
• Why was His temptation so much greater?
• How did He not fall?
• What does this mean for us?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Mark: The Master Plan to Take Over the World

What was Jesus' plan, as described by Mark, to take over the world... and why does that look so different than the schemes of people, politicians and even the American church? How can I do my part Jesus' way?

Mark 4:21-34,4:3,4:9,4:12,4:15-16,4:18,4:20
Matthew 20:21,5:16
John 4:25
Luke 24:21,23:42,3:7-9
Acts 1:6
1 Corinthians 3:7-8

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• What were the Jewish expectations for the coming of the Kingdom?
• How did Jesus have to adjust those expectations?
• What is the plan of Jesus to take over the world with His Kingdom?
• How can each individual Christian do his or her part?
• How are you doing your part?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA