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Scripture Mark 15:39 “And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” Observation The crowd who had demanded his crucifixion saw Jesus as nothing more than a side show. As he suffered on the cross, they said… -
To walk in God’s favor, I must submit to God’s kingship. ================================ Scripture 1 Samuel 13:12-13a “I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.’ So I forced myself, and offered the burnt offering.” And Samuel said to Saul, “You have done… -
As I align myself with the heart of God, he is able to use me fully for his glory…in the way that he desires. ====================== Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:4-7,11 4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6 and there are… -
Changing Seasons, Consistent Purpose
Seasons keep on changing–and every season is different. The things that remain constant are God’s faithfulness, and the fact that he has a purpose for my life. =========================== Scripture Joshua 13:1 “Now Joshua was old and advanced in years, and the Lord said to him, ‘You are old and advanced in years, and there remains… -
The community saw the beggar’s problem, but Jesus saw him. ============================ Scripture John 9:1,8 1 – As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. 8 – The neighbors and those who had seen him before as a beggar were saying, “Is this not the man who used to sit and beg?” Observation… -
God’s greatness cannot be contained or ignored! ===================== Scripture Psalm 145:10-12 “All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you. They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.” Observation God’s greatness… -
One glimpse of the identity and power of Jesus Christ changes everything ============================ Scripture Revelation 19:11-13 “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many… -
The watchman was not responsible for the people’s decision in responding to his warning cry, but he was responsible to sound the alarm. ================= Scripture Ezekiel 33:5-6 5 He heard the sound of the trumpet and did not take warning; his blood shall be upon himself. But if he had taken warning, he would have… -
Instead of fighting an outcome they couldn’t control, the Hebrew men instead stood on the ‘right’ decision they had made, and trusted God with the outcome. ====================== Scripture Daniel 3:16-18 “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown… -
Peace always has a price–but true and lasting peace cannot be obtained without first submitting to the Prince of Peace. ======================== Scripture Jeremiah 44:15-16 “Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, along with all the women who were present — a large assembly — and all the… -
I need people in my life who care enough about me to speak up when something has escaped my attention–or to warn me about danger that I’ve not yet noticed. ====================== Scripture Jeremiah 40:15-16 “Then Johanon son of Kareah said privately to Gedaliah in Mizpah, “Let me go and kill Ishmael son of Nethaniah, and… -
When the enemy stirs up trouble, I need to still see the value in the people involved–because they are not the true source of the problem. ===================================== Scripture Revelation 11:10 “The inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and will celebrate by sending each other gifts, because these two prophets had tormented those who… -
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is urgent. Eternity is at stake, and our time to make a difference in people’s lives is limited! ==================== Scripture Ezekiel 4:16-17 “He then said to me: “Son of man, I am about to cut off the food supply in Jerusalem. The people will eat rationed food in anxiety and… -
God wants us to understand what He has already given us, so that we could fully benefit from His love and grace. ==================== Scripture 1 John 5:13 “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” Observation John… -
Our love for God is either confirmed or refuted by the way we love our brothers and sisters in Christ. ==================== Scripture 1 John 4:19-21 “We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister,…