First Christian Church Harlingen

Who are you? 
Genesis 43:26-34 
January 24, 2021 
 
Who are you? Can you identify these people by their eyes? 
Match the number with the letter. 
 
A. Cody ______ 
B. Ryan ______ 
C. Mark ______ 
D. John ______ 
 
 
Who are you? You are a child of God therefore - 
 
1. Pursue ____________________. 
 
2. Recognize that God is at _______________. 
 
Genesis 45:4-5 he said, I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life. 
 
 
Genesis 50:20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 
 
3. Repent from _________________. 
 
Genesis 44:33 Now therefore, please let your servant remain instead of the boy as a servant to my lord, and let the boy go back with his brothers.

Who are you?
Genesis 43:26-34
January 24, 2021
 
Who are you? Can you identify these people by their eyes?
Match the number with the letter.
 
A. Cody   ______
B. Ryan   ______
C. Mark   ______
D. John   ______
 
 
Who are you?  You are a child of God therefore -
 
1. Pursue ____________________.
 
2. Recognize that God is at _______________.
 
Genesis 45:4-5 he said, I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
 
 
Genesis 50:20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
 
3. Repent from _________________.
 
Genesis 44:33 Now therefore, please let your servant remain instead of the boy as a servant to my lord, and let the boy go back with his brothers.

Who are you? - Genesis 43:26-34 - January 24, 2021

The endurance shown by Joseph and Mary 
Luke 2:1-7 
December 20, 2021 
 
Hebrews 12:1-2 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. 
 
I. _________________ steps to gain grit. 
 
1. Accept delayed _____________. 
 
2. Recognize _______________. 
 
3. Get over _______________. 
 
4. Be _________________. 
 
5. Cultivate ________________. 
 
Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. 
II. Practical _________________ of grit. 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Hebrews 12:1-2 
Read Nehemiah 1-2 
Meditate on Luke 21:19; Philippians 3:7-11; 2 Timothy 4:7

The endurance shown by Joseph and Mary
Luke 2:1-7
December 20, 2021
 
Hebrews 12:1-2 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
 
I. _________________ steps to gain grit.
 
1. Accept delayed _____________.
 
2. Recognize _______________.
 
3. Get over _______________.
 
4. Be _________________.
 
5. Cultivate ________________.
  
Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
II. Practical _________________ of grit.
 
Activities this week:
Memorize Hebrews 12:1-2
Read Nehemiah 1-2
Meditate on Luke 21:19; Philippians 3:7-11; 2 Timothy 4:7

The endurance shown by Joseph and Mary - Luke 2:1-7 - December 20, 2021

Why Worry? 
Philippians 4:4-7 
November 29, 2020 
 
Matthew 6:31-34 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. 
 
I. Worry is a __________. 
 
II. Worry is not God's ___________. 
 
Philippians 4:6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 
 
Matthew 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious 
 
1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 
 
III. Worry can be ______________. 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Philippians 4:6 
Read Genesis 42-45 
Meditate on Matthew 6:33; Luke 10:41-42; 2 Corinthians 10:5 
Find one part of your life that causes worry and follow the example of Philippians 4:6 and give it to God.

Why Worry?
Philippians 4:4-7
November 29, 2020

Matthew 6:31-34 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

I. Worry is a __________.
 
II. Worry is not God's ___________.
 
Philippians 4:6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
 
Matthew 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious
 
1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
 
III. Worry can be ______________.
 
Activities 

Why Worry? - Philippians 4:4-7 - November 29, 2020

We are united in Christ 
Ephesians 4:1-7 
November 15, 2020 
 
1. We are to _________ in a worthy manner. 
 
2. We should have a __________ for unity. 
 
 
John 17:21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 
 
3. We use our gifts to ___________ others. 
 
Ephesians 4:12-13 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, 
 
 
1 Corinthians 12:12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 
 
1 Corinthians 12:7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 
 
Exodus 31:2-3 See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship, 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Ephesians 4:4-7 
Read Acts 15 
Meditate on John 17:20-21; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 4:11-16 
What is one thing that you can do with or for other Christians to encourage them and promote unity?

We are united in Christ
Ephesians 4:1-7
November 15, 2020
 
1. We are to _________ in a worthy manner.
 
2. We should have a __________ for unity.
 
 
John 17:21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
 
3. We use our gifts to ___________ others.
  
Ephesians 4:12-13 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God,
 

1 Corinthians 12:12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
 
1 Corinthians 12:7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
 
Exodus 31:2-3 See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and a

We are united in Christ - Ephesians 4:1-7 - November 15, 2020

Knowing God’s will 
October 25, 2020 
 
1 Corinthians 2:12-16 
 
 
1.Read and obey God’s ___________ . 
Psalm 40:7-8 Then I said, “Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of me: 8 I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.” 
2. Test and ___________ the will of God 
Colossians 1:9-10 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God 
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 
3. Let the Holy Spirit help you understand ____________ will. 
Isaiah 6:9 And he said, “Go, and say to this people: “‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’ 
Activities this week: 
Memorize 1 Corinthians 2:16 
Read Acts 17-18 
Meditate on Isaiah 6:9-10; John 7:17; Colossians 1:9 
Pray this for yourself from Colossians 1:9 – that you will be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Knowing God’s will
October 25, 2020

1 Corinthians 2:12-16


1.Read and obey God’s ___________ .
Psalm 40:7-8 Then I said, “Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of me: 8 I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”
2. Test and ___________ the will of God
Colossians 1:9-10 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
3. Let the Holy Spirit help you understand ____________ will.
Isaiah 6:9 And he said, “Go, and say to this people: “‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’
Activities this week:
Memorize 1 Corinthians 2:16
Read Acts 17-18
Meditate on Isai

Knowing God’s will - October 25, 2020  - 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

The Ascension 
Acts 1:8-11 
September 20, 2020 
Psalm 110:1 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” 
I. The ascension wraps up the work of _____________. 
Hebrews 10:14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. 
 
 
II. The ascended Lord Jesus _________ the Holy Spirit to his people. 
John 16:7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 
Ephesians 4:8-11 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 
 
 
III. The ascension _____________ Jesus at the Father’s right hand. 
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus 
Hebrews 7:25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. 
 
 
IV. The ascension reminds us that Jesus is _______________. 
 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Acts 1:9 
Read Acts 1 
Meditate on John 16:7; Ephesians 4:8-10; Revelation 1:7 
Since Jesus is seated at the Father’s right hand in heaven, how does that alter your actions each day?

The Ascension
Acts 1:8-11
September 20, 2020
Psalm 110:1 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”
I. The ascension wraps up the work of _____________.
Hebrews 10:14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.


II. The ascended Lord Jesus _________ the Holy Spirit to his people.
John 16:7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
Ephesians 4:8-11 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the sain

The Ascension -  Acts 1:8-11       September 20, 2020

The Holy Spirit 
September 13, 2020 
Acts 1:6-9 
Acts 1:8 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. 
I. The Holy Spirit ____________in you. 
Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 
Ephesians 1:13-14 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. 
 
 
II. The Holy Spirit shows His ________________ power to you. 
 
 
 
III. The Holy Spirit ______________ in your life. 
Exodus 35:30-31 Then Moses said to the people of Israel, “See, the Lord has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; 31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, with intelligence, with knowledge, and with all craftsmanship, 
Exodus 36:2 And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whose mind the Lord had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work. 
Galatians 5:19-20 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. 
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 
 
 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Acts 1:8 
Read Acts 2 
Meditate on John 16:13-14; Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 1:13 
Tell someone how the indwelling of the Holy Spirit helps you in your Christian life daily.

The Holy Spirit
September 13, 2020
Acts 1:6-9
Acts 1:8 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
I. The Holy Spirit ____________in you.
Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 1:13-14 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.


II. The Holy Spirit shows His ________________ power to you.



III. The Holy Spirit ______________ in your life.
Exodus 35:30-31 Then Moses said to the people of Israel, “See, the Lord has called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; 31 and he has filled

The Holy Spirit - September 13, 2020 - Acts 1:6-9

The Incarnation - John 1:14-18 - Cody King

The Greatest Command - Mark 12:28-34 - August 2, 2020 
 
Matthew 22:40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. 
 
1. Set out many ______________ to love God and love people. 
Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 
 
2. Decide that you are _____________ on board. 
 
3. Show love as a ___________ outpouring of your life. 
But ______________ saw him and had compassion. 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Mark 12:29-31 
Read Exodus 20 
Meditate on Deuteronomy 6:4-5; 10:12; Luke 10:26-27 
Complete a random act of kindness for someone at work, at home, and in your community.

The Greatest Command - Mark 12:28-34 - August 2, 2020

Matthew 22:40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets. 
 
1. Set out many ______________ to love God and love people.
Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
 
2. Decide that you are _____________ on board.
 
3. Show love as a ___________ outpouring of your life.
But ______________ saw him and had compassion.
 
Activities this week:
Memorize Mark 12:29-31
Read Exodus 20
Meditate on Deuteronomy 6:4-5; 10:12; Luke 10:26-27
Complete a random act of kindness for someone at work, at home, and in your community.

The Greatest Command - Mark 12:28-34 - August 2, 2020

The Gospel 1 Corinthians 15:3-9 July 5, 2020 
 
Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 
 
I. The Gospel is the _________ News 
 
Mark 1:14-15 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel. 
 
II. The Gospel has _________ 
 
Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, The righteous shall live by faith. 
 
III. There is only one ________ Gospel 
 
Galatians 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel ” 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 
 
IV. The Gospel is our ______________ message 
 
Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 
 
Activities for the week: 
Memorize Mark 1:1 
Read John 2 
Meditate on Acts 20:24; Romans 1:16; Galatians 1:6-9 
How would you define/describe the gospel to someone else?

The Gospel    1 Corinthians 15:3-9     July 5, 2020
 
Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
 
I. The Gospel is the _________ News
 
Mark 1:14-15 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.
 
II. The Gospel has _________
 
Romans 1:16-17 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, The righteous shall live by faith.
 
III. There is only one ________ Gospel
 
Galatians 1:6-7 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel ” 7 not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ.
 
IV. The Gosp

The Gospel    1 Corinthians 15:3-9     July 5, 2020

The Supernatural 
Matthew 25:41-46 
June 21, 2020 
 
Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 
 
Revelation 12:1-5 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2 She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. 3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems. 4 His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. 5 She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, 
 
1. What do we know about the _____________? 
 
We know that __________ and __________ are part of the supernatural realm. 
 
Revelation 21:1-4 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. 4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." 
 
Matthew 25:41 he will say to those on his left, ˜Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 
 
Revelation 20:15 And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. 
 
Revelation 15:3-4 "Great and amazing are your deeds, 
 O Lord God the Almighty! 
Just and true are your ways, 
 O King of the nations! 
4 Who will not fear, O Lord, 
 and glorify your name? 
For you alone are holy. 
 All nations will come 
 and worship you, 
for your righteous acts have been revealed." 
 
We know that __________ and _____________ are part of the supernatural realm. 
 
2 Kings 6:16-17 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." 17 Then Elisha prayed and said, "O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see." So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 
 
2. What is our _________________ to the supernatural? 
 
__________ your enemy. 
 
 
__________ in praise 
 
 
See things from a ___________ perspective. 
 
1 Corinthians 3:12-13 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw” 13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Matthew 25:41 
Read Revelation 12-13 
Meditate on Ephesians 6:12; Hebrews 1:14; Revelation 20:10 
Ask 2-3 friends what they believe about Angels or Demons or Heaven or Hell. You can see if it matches what you believe.

The Supernatural
Matthew 25:41-46
June 21, 2020
 
Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 
 
Revelation 12:1-5 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2 She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. 3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads seven diadems. 4 His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and cast them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she bore her child he might devour it. 5 She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne, 
 
1. W

The Supernatural - Matthew 25:41-46 - June 21, 2020

Live Stream - The Supernatural - Matthew 25:41-46 - June 21, 2020

Did God choose me? - Matthew 22:8-14 - June 14, 2020 
 
Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's electâ€¦ 
 
Ephesians 1:4-5 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 
 
Romans 8:29-30 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. 
 
1. The ____________ shows that God calls all of us. 
 
 
2.Jesus tells us what ___________ means. 
 
 
3. Complete _______________ is a factor with predestination. 
 
Romans 8:29-30 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. 
 
4. The understanding of ____________ is a factor with predestination. 
 
Ephesians 1:4-5 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 
 
 Activities this week: 
Memorize Matthew 22:14 
Read Acts 9:1-31 
Meditate on Joshua 24:15; Romans 8:29-30; 2 Peter 3:9 
You are unique and you can glorify God with your unique qualities. What will you do this week using your gifts, passion and experience to glorify God?

Did God choose me? - Matthew 22:8-14 - June 14, 2020
  
Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's electâ€¦
  
Ephesians 1:4-5 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love  he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 
  
Romans 8:29-30 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.  And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
  
1. The ____________ shows that God calls all of us.
 
  
2.Jesus tells us what ___________ means.
 
 
3. Complete _______________ is a factor with predestination.
 
Romans 8:29-30 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order

Did God choose me? - Matthew 22:8-14 - June 14, 2020

The Cross - Matthew 16:21-25 - June 7, 2020 
 
Matthew 16:17-18 Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. 
 
 Matthew 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 
 
Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus told his disciples, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 
 
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 
 
I. Jesus was __________ to not go to the cross. 
 
Colossians 2:14-15 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. 
 
 
II. Jesus calls us to ________ our cross. 
 
Matthew 16:24-25 If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 
 
Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 
 
The Things of ________ The Things of _____ 
_____ according to the flesh Live according to the ______ 
Set their _____ on the flesh Set their ______ on the Spirit 
_____ for himself ______ himself take up his cross 
Worldly Godly 
Death Life 
 
Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 
 
 
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 
 
 Activities this week: 
Memorize Matthew 16:24-25 
Read Mark 15 
Meditate on 1 Kings 12:7; Psalm 22; Galatians 2:20 
Identify one area of your life that you've not yet submitted to the lordship of Jesus. Then identify the first steps to release this area over to God's control.

The Cross - Matthew 16:21-25 - June 7, 2020

Matthew 16:17-18 Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.  And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it.
 
 Matthew 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.
 
Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus told his disciples, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
 
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
 
I. Jesus was __________

The Cross - Matthew 16:21-25 - June 7

The Cross - Matthew 16:21-25 - June 7, 2020 
 
Matthew 16:17-18 Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it. 
 
 Matthew 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 
 
Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus told his disciples, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 
 
Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 
 
I. Jesus was __________ to not go to the cross. 
 
Colossians 2:14-15 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. 
 
 
 
II. Jesus calls us to ________ our cross. 
 
Matthew 16:24-25 If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 
 
Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 
 
The Things of ________ The Things of _____ 
_____ according to the flesh Live according to the ______ 
Set their _____ on the flesh Set their ______ on the Spirit 
_____ for himself ______ himself take up his cross 
Worldly Godly 
Death Life 
 
Romans 8:6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 
 
 
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 
 
 Activities this week: 
Memorize Matthew 16:24-25 
Read Mark 15 
Meditate on 1 Kings 12:7; Psalm 22; Galatians 2:20 
Identify one area of your life that you've not yet submitted to the lordship of Jesus. Then identify the first steps to release this area over to God's control.

Livestream Replay  - The Cross - Matthew 16:21-25 - June 7, 2020

The Golden Rule 
Matthew 7:7-12 
May 31, 2020 
 
1. The Golden Rule will make a _____________ impact. 
 
 
Habakkuk 1:10-11 At kings they scoff, 
 and at rulers they laugh. 
They laugh at every fortress, 
 for they pile up earth and take it. 
11 Then they sweep by like the wind and go on, 
 guilty men, whose own might is their god!" 
 
2. The Golden Rule shows that you follow and __________ God. 
 
James 1:27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. 
 
3. The Golden Rule ___________ God. 
 
 
Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; 
 and what does the Lord require of you 
but to do justice, and to love kindness, 
 and to walk humbly with your God? 
 
 
Micah 6:8 (The Message) 
 
It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, 
 be compassionate and loyal in your love, 
And don't take yourself too seriously” 
 take God seriously. 
 
 
Memorize Matthew 7:12 
Read Luke 10:25-37 
Meditate on Isaiah 1:11-17; Micah 6:8; James 1:27 
Pick a day this week and think “ am I living by the golden rule? “ before every decision.

The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:7-12
May 31, 2020
 
1. The Golden Rule will make a _____________ impact.
 
 
Habakkuk 1:10-11 At kings they scoff,
    and at rulers they laugh.
They laugh at every fortress,
    for they pile up earth and take it.
11 Then they sweep by like the wind and go on,
    guilty men, whose own might is their god!"

2. The Golden Rule shows that you follow and __________ God.
 
James 1:27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
 
3. The Golden Rule ___________ God.
 
 
Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good;
    and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
    and to walk humbly with your God?
 
 
Micah 6:8 (The Message)
 
It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
    be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don't take yourself too seriously”
    take God seriously.


Memorize Matth

The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:7-12 - May 31, 2020

I. The New Covenant was ____________. 
Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” 
 
II. The New Covenant was _____________. 
Galatians 3:19 Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made. . . . 
 1. To __________ Fallen Human Nature 
 
 2. To Make Wrongdoing a Legal Offense or ___________ 
 
Romans 7:7 Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.” 
Romans 3:20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. 
 3. To Point Us to ____________in the Messiah as Our Only Hope. 
 
III. The New Covenant is _____________. 
 
Activities this week: 
Memorize Jeremiah 31:33-34 
Read Matthew 3 and Luke 4 
Meditate on Luke 22:20; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Hebrews 9:14-15 
Read the book of Hebrews, making a list of the advantages the new covenant offers Christians.

I. The New Covenant was ____________.
Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
 
II. The New Covenant was _____________.
Galatians 3:19 Why then the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise had been made. . . .
        1. To __________ Fallen Human Nature
 
        2. To Make Wrongdoing a Legal Offense or ___________
 
Romans 7:7 Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.”
Romans 3:20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.
         3. To Point Us to ____________in the Messiah as Our Only Hope.
 
III. The New Covenant is _____________.
 
Activities this week:
Memorize Jeremiah 31:33-34
Read Matthew 3 and Luke 4
Meditate on Luke 22:20; 1 C

The New Covenant  -  Jeremiah 31:31-34  -  April 19, 2020

"The Chief Cornerstone" 
Psalm 118:19-25 
March 29, 2020

"The Chief Cornerstone"
Psalm 118:19-25
March 29, 2020

"The Chief Cornerstone" Psalm 118:19-25

"Holiness" 
Exodus 19:3-6 
February 2, 2020

"Holiness"
Exodus 19:3-6
February 2, 2020

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"The Chief Cornerstone" Psalm 118:19-25

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