Paul

Paul Stephen After church in K-1 is a meeting for solace for the children (Afghani kids summer program) Jon Matthew 6:9-13 -“Plant your hope with good seeds. Don’t cover yourself with thistle and weeds.” Mumford & Sons Life sentence for drunk driving manslaughter Instead of staying and facing the crime he ran Inspectors found him and convicted him Interview revealed why he ran Father had a watch collection, had a beloved watch Curiosity got the best of him, he broke the watch and he put it back When dad found out he called the kids together and asked them to fess up Nobody did and this middle child learned early on that when the big test comes along, he would leave it in the dark Series of small compromises led to this big failure -Peirasmos? Temptation in the text Tricky word Also translates as test The test can be turned … Continue reading →

Paul – You Are Mighty And Strong To Save Jon 1 Samuel 1:4-11,20 4On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the LORD had closed her womb. 6And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. 7So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” 9After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was … Continue reading →

Paul (Saved by Your Mercy), chaser of Jon Free To Love / Galatians 5:1-18 Salvation = Freedom This letter was written to people saved out of paganism and started following Jesus Some pagan leaders were converted and started introducing confusing teachings 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery. 2 Listen! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you at all! 3 And I testify again to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. 4 You who are trying to be declared righteous by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace! 5 For through the Spirit, by faith, we wait expectantly for the hope of righteousness. 6 For in Christ … Continue reading →

Paul Jon Genesis 3:7-22 Instead of chastising, God seeks for man Pursuit for the heart of man and woman Where are you? Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree? Not doing a very good job of covering ourselves Problem of sin When God asks a question, He already knows the answer If humanity can answer His question, we can find the path to healing Up to now Adam has never hidden from God Trauma to his mind, heart, and soul Parents give children a lickin’ – staring into your soul Feel exposed by parent’s gaze Where are you? Who messed with you that you feel the need to hide Why? Initially naked and unashamed Radical vulnerability v7- there eyes were opened They see something inside their hearts Original design was to be completely known AND completely accepted (naked and unashamed) Tension between “I don’t … Continue reading →

Paul Easter hymns and songs Jon A consistent theme of life after death Putting treasures in some celestial kingdom Focus on going to Heaven Earth is not our home Is Heaven our final destination? Was that the New Testament belief that led them to missions? 2 Peter 3:13 Revelation 21:1-5 Sea is symbolic of darkness separating Everywhere you look you can see goodness What it’s supposed to be like Jesus coming down to us John 1:14 Like marriage, it’s a union of two people into one He is one He is the bridegroom, we are the bride Wisdom of Solomon Chapter 3:1-3 Writer describes disembodied souls with God, but wait…there’s more Wisdom 3:7 They will shine forth, some kind of resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus’ resurrected body, a physicality Why weren’t the disciples waiting there Challenge: believed Messiah would throw Rome out and lead Israel to a renewed existence Didn’t imagine … Continue reading →

Paul (hymn) Announcements Grace spoke on Wed Living a life with purpose gives even our pain a purpose Laying on of hands for those with some purposeless pain Sept 25,6,7th next men’s ministry This sat Men’s Ministry Kick-off Jon Luke 5:1-11 Rabbi’s traditionally taught sitting down while everyone else stood Commercial fishermen caught during the evening then clean the nets and calculate the catch during the day It’s about following Jesus’ call Master means one with authority Not rabbi, not teacher Peter is a pro No fish when sun is at it’s highest point Trusted Jesus’ miracles 8 – fell at His feet 10 – catch -> rescue Enter into people’s lives and rescue them It’s going to be messy John 15:16 I chose you because I believe you can be a redemptive prescense. In the world There’s always a but when describing people But Jesus always overlooked flaws and … Continue reading →