Quest for Hope
Time to Rest 3-9-16
Matthew 11:28-30
Yesterday, we invested time reading about what it means to be a wise worshiper of Christ. Today, Christ calls us to join him in a place of refreshment and rest; he is our River of Life and Guide by our side.
Quest for Hope
Time to Rest 3-9-16 Intro
Matthew 11:28-30
Yesterday, we invested time reading about what it means to be a wise worshiper of Christ. Today, Christ calls us to join him in a place of refreshment and rest; he is our River of Life and Guide by our side. Tonight, we will be investing more time in our study of this rest during our worship time. In the meantime, here is the passage:
Quest for Hope
A Wise Worshiper 3-8-16
Matthew 7:21-27
Yesterday, we read about God’s plan for us to sow (offer) our wills for his guidance in order to reap the spiritual prosperity he has for us. We can be wise or foolish; we choose the path. Today, we will look at how God’s Word and His wisdom plays into that prosperity. Here’s our passage for today:
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Sowing and Reaping 3-7-16
Psalm 1
The Lord is always teaching me in practical ways about His Kingdom. On Saturday morning, my devotional time was spent in reflecting upon the spiritual armor God provides. When I put on the full spiritual armor of God, I can stand in His strength. I needed that righteous armor many times this past weekend; God is so good to make sure we remember His promises are available at all times! Today, the Spirit is taking us to Psalm 1 where we will look at sowing seed and reaping fruit; a promise from the Lord that when we put the Word (seed) into our spirits it will flourish and cause us to prosper (fruit). Likewise, if we do not mediate on the Word or allow it to penetrate our hearts to bring about change, we will reap a joyless and scattered life apart from the purposes of God.
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Armed with Agreement 3-5-16
Ephesians 6:10-18
Yesterday, we read about how the people of Light shine in a world that prefers darkness. Christ’s followers demonstrate a different way to live; a way that pleases God. Today, we will look at Paul’s advice about putting on spiritual armor, because if we are determined to live in agreement with God we are going to encounter a battle for allegiance.
Quest for Hope
People of Light 3-4-16
Ephesians 5:8-17
Yesterday, we read about how the Spirit who occupies us wants to renew our thoughts and attitudes about our lives. Today, we will continue our quest for hope as we read further in Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus (Turkey—Aegean region) written around AD 62. Is it relevant, today?
Quest for Hope
Occupied 3-3-16
Ephesians 4:22-32
Last night, we had a great discussion about what makes a life example of saving grace; grace saves us from death into life. Grace begins the journey, grace ends the journey, and grace occupies everything in-between. Salvation is entirely something that only God can do in a heart. We should never be surprised who makes the journey with Jesus, nor when they choose to make it. Anyone who desires God can know Him by grace; it is never too late. Today, we will continue our quest for hope in the book of Ephesians as we remember to leave no room for the devil; it is “heart housecleaning time!” Let’s choose to start the process of throwing out the stuff occupying space that should not be a part of our life in Christ.
Quest for Hope Life Examples 3-2-16 I Ephesians 2:1-7 Yesterday, we were reminded to value the things passed down to us from heaven; spiritual blessings. Tonight, we will listen to the apostle’s teaching about moving from death to life and learning to live as Life Examples.
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Belonging to the Son 3-1-16
Ephesians 1:3-10
Yesterday, we explored the importance of placing our lives honestly before God; we can know the joy of forgiveness only when we are honest with Him. Today, we will press in to understand the spiritual blessings (our inheritance) when we belong to the Son. We must value these things that are passed down from heaven.
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Disciplined by God 2-29-16
Psalm 32:1-6a, 8-10
On Saturday, we looked at sin and how it is a slavery for our souls; a slavery God never wanted for us. We should be angry at the sin that seeks to rob us in our relationship with God. Today, we will look at a psalm (a song) written by King David. The King had committed adultery and had tried to hide his sin from God. David found that when he finally confessed he had sinned against God’s way of love, He was actually liberated and found this sweet place of surrender; his heart began to sing, again.
