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Readings:
Mark 11:22
2 Corinthians 5:7
Hebakkuk 2:4
Hebrews 11:1

Notes:
Faith is not Feelings
We walk by Faith and not by sight

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Readings:
2 Chronicles 7:14-16
Matthew 21:12-16

Notes:
The 9/11/01 attacks were not just attacks on a country, they were attacks on a way of life.
Questions:
-If the government derives it’s power from the consent of the governed, where to the governed get their power?
-What role can a Christ-follower play in making this grand experiment in freedom, liberty and justice as strong and successful as possible?

Getting the house in order (from Matthew 21)…
-House of Purity (v.12)
-House of Prayer (v.13)
-House of Power (v.14)
-House of Praise (v.16)

My People (God’s identification with you) Called by My Name (your identification with God)
-Humility of self (Humility is assessing yourself honestly, admitting your mistakes, and acknowledging your dependence on God)
-Hunger for God (and seek His face)
-Hatred of Hatred

Reading:
Luke 10:38-42

Notes:
Martha:
-Loved the Lord
-Lived for the Lord
-Listened to the Lord
-Labored for the Lord
The most important work you will do– being at the feet of Jesus, listening to Him and fellowshipping with Him.

Why a person should work hard and do a good job:
-Praise (do it for God)
-Personal Responsibility (see 2 Thess. 3:10-12)
-Prosperity and Generosity (As God pours it in, you pour it on others)
-Purpose/Passion
The Key: Understanding and appreciating the balance and interaction between these reasons.

Readings:
Luke 15:11-32

Notes:
A Heart…
-Daring enough to let go (and let God)
-Devoted enough to hang on to hope (even, especially when it seems hopeless)
-Delightful enough to celebrate breakthroughs (especially after breakdowns)
-Discerning enough to explain and distinguish (especially with difficult people)

Our Father’s Heart…

Notes:

We all have “issues.”
4 Categories of Issues
-Dirty (filth, embarrassing)
-Decaying (falling apart)
-Dark (secret)
-Denying (binding)
All lead to Death.

Consider 2 guys, Nick & Joe (Nicodemus & Joseph of Arimathea)

Now backtrack to the story of Lazarus:
Consider Martha’s Issues:
-Disappointment
-Death
Lazarus is dead. Jesus calls him from Death to leave the tomb.

Are you going to let Jesus into your tomb?

Reading:
John 12:12-28

Notes:
What is the greatest need in your life here, now today?
-Air to breathe

Reality:
-Observable
-Measurable
-Verifiable

Perspective:
-experience/perception
-expectations

The text in context… the obvious conclusion?
-Jesus is a religious, political, military leader.

Luther: Three-fold office… prophet, priest, king.

Definitions:
-Prophet: mouthpiece, spokesperson
-Priest: mediator, facilitator
-King: CEO, boss

Purposes:
-Prophet: brings insight & revelation to his followers
-Priest: intercession, advocate
-King: provides for, protects, provides direction

Is Jesus your prophet, priest and king?

Readings:
Phil:4:4-9
Acts: 1:4-8

Notes:
Rejoicing is “in” (the Lord), Gentleness is too.
God is Near– Anxiety is “out”
Prayer is good, Thanksgiving is better.
Requests are OK, Demands are not.
Peace that passes all human understanding
Think it. Do it.
Grace…

Reading:
Philippians 2:12-18

Notes:
- Work like the boss is around (even when this boss isn’t).
- Do it without complaining.
- Do it without disputing.
- Be straight (honest), even when others are crooked.
- Shine, especially when it’s darkest.
- Hold on to purpose.
- Be ready to sacrifice.
- Do it with a smile.

Readings
Exodus 3:5-10
John 10:10-11

Notes:
Trust that:
- God Notices
- God Hears
- God Cares
- God Acts

Readings:
Ephesians 2:8-10
Hebrews 4:14-16
John 14

Notes:
Grace = Undeserved Love, Unmerited Favor

G od’s
R iches
A t
C hrist’s
E xpense

God’s Riches:
- His loving heart
- His listening ear
- His limitless power
- His leading direction
- His lavish eternity

Notes:

Resurrection 1,2,3…
1. Wake up; come back to life
2. Roll the stones away; remove obstacles
3. Come out of the tomb; get going

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