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Walk the Road Less Traveled The journey of faith can be difficult (Hebrews 11:17-18) Faith focuses on the future (Hebrews 11:39) The hard path can feel lonelyWe Don’t Walk Alone We are surrounded by witnesses (Hebrews 12:1) Jesus endured on our behalf (Hebrews 12:3)Don’t Walk, Run (Hebrews 12:1) Lighten the load Run with endurance Stay on Course Look to Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)
Worry Weighs on Us Life is complicated (Luke 12:22) Concerns consume our attention Our minds are divided (Luke 12:25)The Promise of Provision God meets our needs (Luke 12:28) His gifts are abundant (Luke 12:32)Trust in God Let go of burdens (1 Peter 5:7) Focus on the future Use God’s gifts for His glory (Luke 12:33)
What’s On Your Mind? Our focus is personal (Luke 12:18) Our desires are influenced by the world (Colossians 3:5)A Mind Renewed Our death and resurrection (Colossians 2:12) Put off the old self (Colossians 3:9) Put on the new self (Colossians 3:10)Set Your Mind on Things Above (Colossians 3:2) Look to Jesus (Hebrews 12:2) Look to Your Future (Colossians 3:4) Invest in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33)
The Struggle with our Sinful Nature We are sinners living in a sinful world (Isaiah 6:5) The “flesh” works against the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:17) The fruit of the sinful nature is rotten (Galatians 5:21)Walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16) The Spirit brings us to faith in Jesus (Galatians 5:18) The Spirit transforms usThe Spirit Bears Fruit The Fruit of the Spirit is evident (Luke 6:43) The Fruit is Abundant (John 15:8) The Fruit affects our lives (Galatians 5:22)
Held Captive The Law captivates (Galatians 3:23) Sin binds usSet Free Christ frees us from captivity (Romans 8:2) His love redeems us (Galatians 4:4-5a)God is our Father We have been adopted! (Galatians 4:5b) We call to our Father (Galatians 4:6) We are heirs of His promises (Galatians 4:7)
The Spirit Speaks the Truth The world makes us skeptical The Spirit tells the truth (John 16:13) We can trust God’s word (2 Peter 1:21)The Spirit Speaks to Us The Spirit delivers God’s grace (Acts 2:38) The Word brings us life (John 6:63)The Spirit Speaks Through Us We can relay the message (Matthew 10:20) The Spirit makes us bold (Acts 2:14)
No Jesus, No Peace The world cannot offer lasting peace Even followers of Jesus find peace fleeting Where can we turn?Jesus Promises us Peace (John 14:27) His grace covers us We can trust in Him We don’t have to be afraidThe Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:26) The Spirit teaches us The Spirit leads us (John 16:13) The Spirit intercedes for us (Romans 8:26)
The Gift of Faith in Jesus Christ Jesus came to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15) We are saved by grace, through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9)Fight the Good Fight of Faith (1 Timothy 6:12) Flee from danger (1 Timothy 6:11) Pursue what is right Be content (1 Timothy 6:6)Live a Life of Compassion Actions speak louder than words (1 John 3:18) Be rich in good works (1 Timothy 6:18)
Finding the Lost Jesus came to seek and save (Luke 19:10) We can be lost in a familiar location (John 21:3) Jesus finds us where we areFixing the Broken Peter had denied Jesus (John 18:26-27) We need to know we are broken first (Acts 9:3-4) Jesus restores (John 21:15)Feeding the Sheep Jesus fed the disciples (John 21:12) He called His disciples to follow him (John 21:19) He gives us work in his mission
The Risen Christ Comforts He helps us fight our fear (John 20:19) He dismisses our doubts (John 20:26-27) He provides peaceJesus Gives Joy (John 20:20) He still bears the marks of His suffering He is Risen, indeed!Our Joy Overflows Jesus calls His disciples into mission (John 20:21) The story brings life (John 20:31)
Where can Hope be Found? Hope is important The world offers little hope Hope can be fleetingLiving with the Loss of Hope The first Easter was not a day of hope (Luke 24:1) We need our hope restored! (Luke 24:2-6)We have Hope in Jesus (Psalm 33:18-19) Jesus gave His life to cover our sins (1 Corinthians 15:22) We receive forgiveness and life in His nameWe have hope now and for eternity We have hope for today! (1 Corinthians 15:19) The empty tomb assures us of everlasting life. (1 Corinthians 15:20) Hope fills us with joy and peace (Romans 15:13)
Jesus Invites Us to Follow Him Jesus was on a mission (Luke 19:28) We are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) Being a disciple of Jesus transforms us (Romans 12:2)We Follow Jesus by Living for Him Forgiving as we have been forgiven (Matthew 6:14) Serving our neighbor (Mark 12:31) Giving generously (Luke 12:33) Going where He sends us (John 20:21)Keep Following Be a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1) Use the gifts you have been given (Romans 12:6) Change the world
Get Ready
We are blessed with faith in Jesus Jesus calls us to be part of His mission (Matthew 28:19)
Get Set
God has a history of calling and sending We are equipped to be witnesses (Acts 1:8) The Spirit speaks through you (Matthew 10:20)
Get Going
Every journey begins with a single step Where are you going?
Money Matters
Jesus talked about money a lot Money is an important tool We can lose control (Matthew 6:24)
The Lord Provides (1 Timothy 6:17)
God is generous toward us He gives us all that we need (Philippians 4:19)
Where is Your Heart? (Luke 12:34)
God wants our trust (Mark 10:21) Generosity is a sign of faith (Luke 21:4)
Who are You?
What we do flows from who we are Actions speak louder than words
The Mind of Christ
Jesus was a humble servant (Matthew 20:28) Our attitudes should be the same (Philippians 2:5)
We are God’s Workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
Obedience is important (John 15:10) Be humble (John 13:5) Serve without expectation (Luke 14:13-14) Our acts of service are for the Lord (Matthew 25:40)
What is under the surface?
We try to look good on the outside (Luke 11:39-40) Real life is messy
What is written in the sand?
The woman was guilty (John 8:4-5) Jesus wrote something (John 8:6,8) No accuser remained (John 8:10)
Who do you know?
We have an advocate (1 John 2:1) Repent and Believe the Good News (Psalm 32:5) Who needs forgiveness? (Matthew 18:21-22)
Who are You?
Our Identity is More than our Doing What we do flows from who we are Who we are becoming is related to how we spend our time
Find Your Identity in Jesus
Come to him (Matthew 11:28) Be Still (Psalm 46:10) Seek first the kingdom (Matthew 6:33)
Seven Disciplines of Being
Abide in the Word (John 8:31) Pray (Matthew 9:38) Worship (Luke 4:8) Rest (Mark 6:31) Fast (Matthew 6:17) Eat and celebrate (Luke 15:23) Sabbath (Mark 2:27)
Sometimes we miss the mark
Christians have a reputation What is our aim?
Hear these words (Matthew 7:24a)
Listen to Jesus (Matthew 17:5) Listen and learn
Put them into practice (Matthew 7:24b)
Build your house on the rock Practice makes perfect Let’s get started
See Jesus Revealed
Did the disciples almost miss it? (Luke 9:32) The disciples saw Jesus’ glory! We recognize the splendor of His majesty (John 1:14)
Look to Jesus
It is good to be here (Luke 9:33) Listen to Him (Luke 9:35) There is a cloud around us too (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Reveal Jesus
The disciples kept silent (Luke 9:36) We can tell others what we’ve seen (Hebrews 3:6)
Jesus Lived a life of Love
He loved all (John 3:16) He gave everything away (Philippians 2:6-7) He laid down his life, even for his enemies (Romans 5:8)
Love Your Enemies (Luke 6:27)
Do good to those who hate you (Luke 6:33) Do not seek revenge (Luke 6:28-29a) Treat others as you want to be treated (Luke 6:31)
Love Generously (Luke 6:30)
Let go of your things (Luke 6:29b) Give Yourself Away
Mind your business (Luke 5:2)
The fishermen were at work Much time and energy are devoted to our work
At Your Word (Luke 5:5)
Simon agreed to let down the nets We can follow the Word of Jesus
The Power of Jesus (Luke 5:6)
The catch of fish exceeded their expectations (Luke 5:7) Jesus does more than we ask or think
Glory and Grace
Standing in the presence of God brings us to our knees (Luke 5:8) God gives grace (Isaiah 6:7)
Gone Fishing (Luke 5:11)
Discipleship means complete surrender He calls his followers to be witnesses
Actions Speak Louder than Words
Words without actions are meaningless Deeds without words can be confusing The authority of Jesus is demonstrated in word and deed (Luke 4:32)
Jesus Heals
We are all infected (Jeremiah 17:9) Jesus spoke words of healing (Luke 4:35, 39a) His touch made people well (Luke 4:40) He healed body, soul, and mind
Seek Jesus (Luke 4:42)
Be healed (Jeremiah 17:14) Serve the Lord (Luke 4:39b) Proclaim the Good News (Luke 4:37)
Jesus Fulfills the Word
The Bible is full of Promises from God (Joshua 21:45) All the promises of God are Yes in Him(2 Corinthians 1:20) He announces the fulfillment of Isaiah’s words (Luke 4:21)
The Word is Good News!
Our ears are filled with bad news Jesus is anointed to proclaim good news (Luke 4:18) This is the Gospel
Share the News!
We naturally share important news The Spirit of the Lord is on us (1 Cor. 12:13) Do your part (1 Corinthians 12:27-28)
Perfect Plans and Possibilities
We want everything to be perfect We plan for what we expect (John 2:3) Where do you turn in time of need?
Observation and Obedience
The servants filled the jars (John 2:7) See the signs (John 2:11) What is Jesus telling you to do?
Jesus Responds to our Needs
Jesus’ response demonstrates His abundance (John 2:10) We can believe in His power
Following
We all enjoy tradition and habits (Luke 2:41-42) We learn to follow the rules (Luke 2:51) We often go with the crowd (Luke 2:43)
Lost and Found
Jesus was separated from his family (Luke 2:44) Jesus can be found in the Father’s house (Luke 2:46)
Work and Wisdom
Jesus was wise beyond his years (Luke 2:47) He understood his purpose (Luke 2:49) We are called to work in his kingdom (Ephesians 2:10)
Life is full of Mysteries
A mystery generates curiosity Many mysteries are never solved Christmas is a mystery
God Revealed the Ultimate Mystery!
Paul was a recipient of revelation (Ephesians 3:3, Galatians 1:12) We receive the promise of Jesus (Ephesians 3:6) We understand this mystery by faith
His Promises are for Everyone
Through faith in Christ, all people have access to God! Proclaim the Mystery (Ephesians 3:10)
Great Expectations
Israel and Judah were being humbled by their enemies People were hoping for change Where would you expect a King?
Humble Origins (Micah 5:2)
The Humility of Christ (Luke 1:48) Meekness doesn’t mean Weakness
Our Ruler Reigns!
He is the real ruler He is triumphant (Micah 5:4) He is our peace (Micah 5:5a)
Looking for Signs
John asked for assurance (Luke 7:20) We trust what we can experience What are you looking for? (Luke 7:24)
Sights and Sounds of the Kingdom
The Kingdom is where the King is (Zephaniah 3:17) Jesus brings restoration (Luke 7:21)
Go and Tell (Luke 7:22)
We have seen the Kingdom We have heard His word Rejoice in the coming of the King (Zephaniah 3:14-15)
Ready or Not…
Life is full of preparations The World was not Ready for Jesus (Luke 3:1-2)
John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus
Malachi and Isaiah foretold the forerunner (Malachi 3:1) John Paved the Way for Jesus (Luke 3:4-6)
Repentance gets us Ready (Luke 3:3)
Be cleansed through forgiveness of sin Bear Fruit in keeping with repentance (Luke 3:8, 10-14)
The Son of Man Will Return (Luke 21:27)
Jesus is the King His return is promised (Rev. 22:20)
The Day of the Lord brings Judgment and Joy!
Where you stand makes all the difference We all will face judgment (2 Corinthians 5:10) Believers in Jesus face the day with Joy
Your Redemption is Drawing Near (Luke 21:28)
The Son returns for redemption (Jer. 33:16) Stay ready! (Luke 21:34) Hold on to Hope
Our God is a Consuming Fire (Hebrews 12:29)
God’s presence can make us fear (Hebrews 12:21) His holiness cannot be approached (Hebrews 12:20) His Kingdom cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28)
Jesus is the King of kings (Revelation 19:16)
Jesus is seated at the right hand of God (Hebrews 12:2) His kingdom is not of this world (John 18:36) He invites us into His kingdom
Serve the King
Worship Him with reverence and awe (Hebrews 12:28) Listen to His voice (John 18:37) Run your race (Hebrews 12:1-3)
The Old Testament
God had a covenant relationship with Israel (Genesis 17:1-21) Rites and sacrifices foreshadowed what was to come (Hebrews 8:5)
A New Covenant (Hebrews 9:15)
God created a better covenant (Jeremiah 31:31) Jesus offered a better sacrifice, himself (Hebrews 9:23)
Promises Kept (Hebrews 8:6)
We are purified by the work of Jesus We are saved to serve (Hebrews 9:14)
The Pursuit of Perfection
People desire to please God We want to play our part
The Provision of Priests
The Levitical priesthood was about Law and Sacrifice (Hebrews 7:11) The Church in Luther’s time had a system for salvation
A Permanent Priest
Jesus is priest forever! (Hebrews 7:17) He guarantees a better covenant (Hebrews 7:22) He saves us (Hebrews 7:25)
A Better Hope (Hebrews 7:19)
Luther recovered hope in Jesus (Romans 1:17) We are set free! (John 8:36)
Give Me a Break
Running on Empty We all need rest We can be so restless Everything is Harder when You’re Tired
Sabbath Rest
At Creation, God rested on the Seventh Day (Hebrews 4:4) Jesus Rested in the tomb (Luke 23:53-54) God commanded that we rest (Exodus 20:9-11)
Rest in Peace
God gives us rest (Hebrews 4:3) Jesus invites us to rest (Matthew 11:28-29) We can rest in His grace (Hebrews 4:16)
Moses was Faithful in all God’s house (Hebrews 3:2)
He trusted the Lord (Hebrews 11:24-28) He was a servant of God (Hebrews 3:5)
People are Flighty
Moses was not sinless Israel rebelled in the wilderness (Exodus 17:1-7) We fall into temptation
Jesus was Faithful
As builder (Hebrews 3:3) As a Son (Hebrews 3:6) Even to death on a cross (Mark 10:33-34)
Hold on to confidence (Hebrews 3:14)
Hear the voice of Jesus (Romans 10:17) God finds us faithful through faith in Him
Good
We try to do good God is Good! (Hebrews 1:3)
Better
We know better We better pay attention (Hebrews 2:1)
Best
Jesus is the best! (Hebrews 2:6-9) The best is yet to come
All We Need is Just a Little Patience (James 5:8)
In suffering (James 5:11) For the Lord to act (James 5:7) With other people (James 5:9) Like the prophets (James 5:10)
Wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:14)
To do what He will do To answer our prayer
The Power of Prayer (James 5:16b)
In suffering (James 5:13) For the Lord to act For other people (James 5:14, 16) Like the prophets (James 5:17)
Trust in the Lord
To do what He will do Faith allows us wait with patience (Romans 8:25)
The Problem of Pride
Ambition is admired Our passions can create problems (James 4:1-2)
The Humiliation of Jesus
Jesus understood His mission (Mark 9:31) The Son of God died for us (Philippians 2:8)
Always be Humble and Kind
Humble yourself before the Lord (James 4:10) Have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5) Be the Greatest (Mark 9:35)
Just Sayin’
Words have meaning The same mouth utters blessing and curse (James 3:9-10a) The forest is burning (James 3:5)
Just Words
The Word became flesh (John 1:14) Hear the word of Life (John 6:68)
Speaking of Faith
We confess what we believe (Romans 10:9) The Spirit guides our speaking We share our stories of faith (Ephesians 4:29)
Faith Comes by Hearing (Romans 10:17)
Hear the word of the Lord (James 1:21b) Believe what you hear (Isaiah 55:11)
Faith Leads to Love
We love because He loved us (1 John 4:19) Love for God overflows into our relationships (Matthew 7:12)
Put the Word into Practice (James 1:22)
Bear the fruit of faith (Matthew 7:17-18) Good works are the evidence of a believing heart (James 2:18) Build your house on the Rock (Matthew 7:24)
Facing Trials
Suffering should not be surprising (1 Peter 4:12) Our issues are not identical
Count it All Joy (James 1:2)
Life is the Laboratory (James 1:3) Be made perfect (James 1:4)
Remain Steadfast (James 1:12)
Ask God for what you need (James 1:5-6) Boast in the Lord Keep your eyes on the prize
Life is Hard
Sometimes we want to give in Sometimes we want to give up (1 Kings 19:4)
God understands our weakness (Hebrews 4:15)
Jesus wept (John 11:35) His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) The Lord lifts up the humble (Psalm 147:6)
Stay Strong
Be strong in the Lord (Ephesians 6:10) Put on the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:11) Seek the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33)
Our Common Condition
We are infected with sin (Psalm 51:5) We cannot overcome our nature (Romans 7:19)
We have Insufficient Immunity
We struggle against temptation (James 1:14) We want to be part of the solution
The Complete Cure
The death of Jesus covers our sin (Romans 5:19) We are washed in the blood of Jesus (1 John 1:7)
Be Contagious
Don’t keep the cure to yourself Share the love of Christ (Romans 8:38-39)
We Wear Masks…
To protect ourselves To hide To play a part
We Have Nowhere to Hide
God sees and knows us (Psalm 139:7, 16) He loves us (anyway)
Don’t Be a Hypocrite
Serve your Father in heaven (Matthew 6:1-2) Treasure heavenly things (Matt. 6:20-21) Be like Jesus (Romans 8:29)
Don’t Stand So Close to Me
Everyone needs alone time Everyone has a personal bubble
It is not good for man to be alone (Genesis 2:18)
We were made to be in relationship Sin creates separation (Genesis 3:9)
God became one of Us
Immanuel is more than a Christmas story (Philippians 2:7-8) Jesus repaired our relationship with God (Colossians 1:21-22)
We Carry that Message to the World
We have been entrusted with the Gospel (2 Corinthians 5:19) Get a Little Closer
Our Common Problem Our hands are not clean We are stained with sin (Psalm 24:3-4) We try to Wash We want to wipe away our guilt (Matthew 27:24) We try to please God (Mark 7:8) Give Us Clean Hands (Psalm 51:2) Jesus forgives our sins (1 John 1:9) We are washed (Titus 3:4-5) Get Your Hands Dirty God created us to work (Ephesians 2:10) Follow Jesus where he leads you.
Hiding in Fear The disciples were hiding in the upper room (John 20:19a) We can become trapped in our fear Jesus helps us overcome fear He meets us where we are (John 20:19b) Jesus brings peace (John 20:21a) Open the Door We are empowered to come out from hiding We are on a mission (John 20:21b)
Longing for Freedom Everyone wants to be free Independence and freedom are not the same We are set Free (Galatians 5:1a) We are free in Christ (Romans 8:2) We are bound to love (Galatians 5:13-14) Live Free! Guard your freedom (Galatians 5:1b) Walk by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16, 25)
Walking by Sight is Natural We trust our senses Our vision is limited We are blinded by sin (2 Cor. 5:10) Walking by Faith takes Trust in the Unseen (2 Cor. 5:7) God gives us eyes of faith (Ephesians 1:17-18) We trust in God (Proverbs 3:5-6) We are of good courage (2 Cor. 5:6) We walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4) (2 Cor. 5:17)
Life is Hard Sometimes we suffer (2 Corinthians 4:8-9) We are tempted to give up God is Good Power belongs to Him (2 Corinthians 4:7) He protects us He will raise us by His grace (2 Corinthians 4:14) Do Not Lose Heart (2 Corinthians 4:16) Be renewed (Romans 12:2) Keep the right perspective (2 Corinthians 4:17-18) Press on
The Presence of the Holy Spirit God’s Spirit has always been present (Genesis 1:2) The Spirit was poured out at Pentecost (Acts 2:17) We have received the Spirit The Spirit WorksWe have faith (1 Corinthians 12:3) We are inspired for action We walk by faith We bear fruit (Galatians 5:22-23)
Life Feels Fleeting (Psalm 39:4-5) We understand expiration dates (James 4:14) We experience loss God Gave Us Eternal Life (1 John 5:11) We are made alive in Christ (1 John 5:12) We can live in confidence Live with Eternal Perspective We can anticipate eternity We live today in hope! (1 John 5:14)
We are God’s Children We have been born of God (1 John 5:1a) We have overcome the world (1 John 5:4-5) God is our Father He loves us He teaches us We obey God as His children Sometimes we rebel We Live in Love We love God (1 John 5:3) We Love One Another (1 John 5:1b-2, John 15:12)
We Know God We can know God through observation God reveals Himself to Us (Hebrews 1:1-2) God Abides with Us We are filled with the Spirit (1 John 4:13, 16) We Love (1 John 4:7-8) We Can Test the Spirits (1 John 4:1) Listen (1 John 4:2-3) Discern the Truth (1 John 4:6) Live in Love (1 John 4:9)
What do you Know?
We trust the tangible (1 John 1:1) We have limited understanding
Know Love (1 John 3:16a)
We know God’s love Jesus makes the love of God tangible (Romans 5:8)
Live in Love
We follow the example of Jesus (1 John 3:16b) We make the love of God tangible to others (1 John 3:23)
1 John 3:1-7 Luke 24:36-49 Ps. 148The word, "Hallelujah" means "praise the LORD" in Hebrew. We praise God for all that He has done for us. The resurrection call and response - Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, hallelujah! - is a shout of praise for that great victory. As we continue to celebrate the victory of Jesus, let his praise be on our lips and lived in our lives. Praise the Lord!
Seeing is Believing Examine the evidence There were witnesses of the resurrection (Acts 1:3) We are blessed with faith in Jesus Faith is our evidence (Hebrews 11:1) Faith sustains us Jesus sends His people as witnesses The apostles were sent! (Acts 1:8) We are His witnesses
The veil of Death hangs over the world (Isaiah 25:7-8)We live in a broken world We are sinful people Jesus was Crucified for Us Good Friday demonstrates God’s love for us (Romans 5:8) His death was for our sin Christ is Risen! The Tomb was empty! Jesus lives (Mark 16:6) We are Raised with Christ His Resurrection opened the grave for us (Romans 6:5) We too will live Live for God Everlasting Life has already begun (Romans 6:13) Walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4)
Easy Assumptions We often judge by appearances Goliath was an imposing enemy (1 Samuel 17:4-7) David was a young shepherd (1 Samuel 17:33) Challenging Expectations David was prepared for the battle (1 Samuel 17:34-35, 37) “Hosanna to the Son of David” Be a Hero Know who you are (1 Samuel 17:40) Don’t try to be something you’re not Trust in God
Going the Wrong Way God called Jonah to go to Nineveh (Jonah 3:1-2) Nineveh needed the Prophet’s Message We try to Go our Own Way Turn Around Hear the call to repentance (Jonah 3:4) Faith in God leads us to repentance (Jonah 3:5) Repentance is a change in direction Go Forward by Faith Nineveh received Mercy (Jonah 3:10) Live in the Mercy of God
We Wander The People of Israel wandered in the wilderness (Numbers 13:32-33)We stray from the path we should follow (John 3:19)God Still Guides God led Israel through their time in the wilderness (Deuteronomy. 8:2)God guides us even when we wanderThe Promised Land is Waiting The People of Israel were at the threshold (Deuteronomy 8:7-10)We anticipate eternity (John 3:16)
The Powerful Presence of God He comes to redeemHe comes in powerHe comes to covenant (Ex. 24:7-8)Meet God on His Mountain The People could not approach the mountain (Exodus 20:18-19, 24:1)Moses met God on the Mountain (Exodus 24:12)Easier Said than Done Good Intentions only go so far (Exodus 24:3)Waiting is hardWaiting became wandering (Exodus 32:7)God Shows Mercy He keeps His CovenantHe is gracious (Joel 2:13)Wait on the Lord Be renewed (Is. 40:35)Be redeemedBe restored
Creation is Subject to God’s Judgment God saw the corruption of the earth (Genesis 6:12) The judgment was sealed (Genesis 6:13) We are under the same sentence The Rain Fell Forty days of rain (Genesis 7:11-12) The water rose above the surface of the earth (Genesis 7:18) God Gives Grace Noah and his family were in the Ark (Genesis 7:1) God promised, "never again" (Genesis 8:21) God rescues us through the righteous One We live in His righteousness We rest in His grace
Surviving the Wilderness The Spirit drove Jesus into the Wilderness (Mark 1:11-12) Jesus was with the wild animals (Job 5:22-23) We might feel like we are in the wilderness Facing Temptation Jesus was tempted by Satan (Mark 1:13) We are tempted God Provides Angels were ministering to Jesus (Psalm 91:11-12) Jesus provides for us (Hebrews 2:18, 4:15) 1 Corinthians 10:13 Mark 1:15
Look at Jesus Jesus was often incognito Jesus’ Appearance was transformed (Mark 9:2-3) Look to Jesus His is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets (Mark 9:4) Matthew 5:17 By faith we see Him and know Him (2 Corinthians 4:6) We look to Him in trust (Hebrews 12:1-2) Look like Jesus By His grace we are transformed into His likeness (2 Cor. 3:18) We live for His glory
God’s Power is UnlimitedWith God all things are possible (Isaiah 40:26)Jesus demonstrated the power of God (Mark 1:31, 34)God’s Power is beyond our Understanding.We cannot know the mind of God (Isaiah 40:28)Jesus – power in humilityWe have access to God’s PowerNot by our will (Mark 1:40)In our Weakness (2 Cor. 12:9)By Waiting (Isaiah 40:30 )
Words of Authority Who’s in Charge Here?Jesus taught with authority (Mark 1:22)Words of Release (Mark 1:23-24)Jesus’ power extended to the Spiritual RealmMore than words (Mark 1:25-27a)Mark 9:6-7Listen to His WordsReceive His teachingBe releasedLive by the Word