Quest for Hope
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.
Quest for Hope
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.
Quest for Hope
Increasing Grace 2-27-16
Romans 6:1-2, 5-7, 11-14
Yesterday, we were filled with hope as we thought about what it means to be a friend of God; a gift of Grace in spite of our sin. We also realized being a “friend” means we will be called upon to lay our lives down for the cause of loving God and others. God is sacrificial love; agape. Today, we are on a quest of hope as we pursue God’s increasing grace.
Quest for Hope
Lay It Down 2-26-16
Romans 5:1-2, 6-10
Yesterday, we recognized the depth to which God desires to stretch our faith; like Abraham we must believe in His promises and take God at His Word. Today in our quest for hope, we will see the extent to which Christ’s sacrifice for our sins has taken us in our relationship with God. Because of Christ, not only are we restored in relationship with the Father, but we are actually imparted the spiritual life of Christ within our physical bodies through the Spirit, so we can bring glory to God who is Love.
Quest for Hope
If We Believe 2-25-16
Romans 4:18-25
Yesterday in our quest for hope, we looked at the true Gift from God called salvation. Today, we will continue with the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans when he used father Abraham as an example of growing hope and faith. This faith Abraham extends to believe God’s promise counts him righteous with God. Here’s the believer’s story:
Quest for Hope
An Echo 2-24-16
Romans 3:21-26
Yesterday, we read about how creation magnifies the presence of Creator God. That creation includes every human being; we are God’s handiwork created to love Him and take care of His creation. Tonight, we will read about God’s presentation of Jesus as the sacrifice for our sin and our ability to now be an echo of his likeness.
Quest for Hope
Living By Faith 2-23-16
Romans 1:16-20
Yesterday, we praised God for answering our prayers; our hope in His loving care continues to grow as we receive His life through faith. Today, in our quest for hope we will focus on the power of living by faith. The Apostle Paul will be our guide this morning…
Quest for Hope
God Answers Prayer 2-22-16
Psalm 65:1-5
On Saturday, we found great hope in our understanding that Christ’s sacrifice was enough; Jesus paid in full for our sins. Today, in our quest for hope we will focus on the God who answers prayer.
Quest for Hope
A Whole New Approach 2-20-16
Hebrews 10:11-18
Yesterday, we focused on the sacrifice of Jesus; a sacrifice for atonement that was made once and for all. Today, we will be reminded in our quest for hope that no more sacrifices are necessary to be right with God; Jesus paid it all in full. Simply offering an obedient heart—a new heart—to the work of His grace is sufficient to please the Father! Even though I would like you to read the whole passage listed above; here are a few verses listed below:
Quest for Hope
The Scapegoat 2-19-16
Hebrews 9:11-14
Yesterday, our focus was on surrendering our weakness for Mercy’s Kiss—the power of Christ to conquer sin. Today, in our quest for hope, we will look at two covenant systems referred to in the bible: the old and the new and what makes them different. The old system involved outward cleansing ceremonies through the spilling of animal blood where only a priest could enter; it never brought a cleansing to the people’s conscience. The new system provides a personal Savior—the sacrificial Lamb and the Scapegoat—who enters and does a complete cleansing of the inner person. Someone say, “This is Grace!”
