The Problem:
People fear change because they fear loss.
The Keys:
a) God never changes. (James 1:17-18)
b) God is love. (1 John 4:16)
c) God loves me. (Romans 5:8)
d) God is doing a good work in me. (Philippians 1:6)
The Solution:
Understanding these keys allows me to GROW through change, turning my loss into my SACRIFICE.
The Outcome:
God perfect love expels my fear of change because God is committed to perfecting my love.
God exercises his judgement in three ways:
1) on the “Great White Throne”. (Revelation 20)
2) on His Son, Jesus. (Romans 5:8)
3) on the “judgement seat” of Jesus, giving rewards to His people. (2 Corinthians 5:10 / Revelation 22:12)
The reward Jesus gives is more responsibility to serve.
MAIN POINT:
Perfect love expels fear of judgement when we live and love like Jesus.
Titus 2:11-14
1) “For the grace of God has appeared…” (v.11)
We see Jesus when we put our FAITH in him.
2) “…we wait for the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour…” (v.13)
We see Jesus when we put our HOPE in him.
3) “…a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.” (v.14)
We see Jesus when we show his LOVE to others.
The greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:12-13)
Perfect love casts out fear. (1 John 4:18)
If the darkness represents fear, then the light represents love.
Luke 1:57-80
1. The Messiah we want is just light within us.
2. Jesus Messiah is the light of the world.
To go deeper in your faith and further shine the light of Jesus, consider these steps and talk to a pastor today!
Baptism – We are offering baptism classes in January.
Life Groups – New Life Groups are starting up in January and are a great place to build community and connection.
Practicing the Way – Spiritual Disciplines help us go deeper in faith, and this group is designed to help you do just that!
1. The Messiah we want gives us a ticket to heaven.
2. The Messiah the Pharisees wanted was a ticket to heaven.
3. Jesus brought the Kingdom to His people.
4. Jesus brings the Kingdom to us.
Isaiah 9:6-7
The Messiah that was Wanted was a King, but Jesus Came as a Humble Servant.
1. The Messiah Calls Us to Live as Exiles (Matthew 2:13-15)
2. The Messiah Calls Us to Live as Ambassadors (1 Peter 2:11-17)
1. The people of Israel believed God would rescue them from every hardship they faced.
2. The Messiah will not rescue us from every hardship we face.
3. The Messiah was with His people, and the Messiah rescued them in the end.
4. The Messiah will be with us and rescue us in the end.
Hebrews 11
Faith is not:
Faith is trusting a real to give you real in your real .
Faith allows .
- Hebrews 11:27
- God is , so I will be faithful when things seem .
Faith lets us .
- Hebrews 11:24-25
- God is , so I will be faithful when God calls me to .
Faith brings .
- Hebrews 11:29
- God is , so I will be faithful to follow .
What if it’s our turn to be the next Moses?
1 Corinthians 9:19-27
1) Why did the apostle Paul train himself?
2) How did Paul train himself?
3) How can I train myself?
4) How is “training” better than “trying”?
We are ready for Jesus when we are leading ALL to Jesus.
1 Peter 5:1-4
The crown of glory is for those who “shepherd the flock”:
a) not grudgingly / but willingly
b) not for personal profit / but for outward service
c) not to lord over people / but to lead by example
Main Point: We are ready for Jesus when we are caring for His people.
Question: Who has God placed in my care?