Notes Sunday, June 1st

2 Timothy 3:16-17 

• The more you know the Bible, the more you know God. The better you know God. Trying to live without the Bible is like trying to paint with a screwdriver. 

Romans 10:17 

• Since the Bible is the word of Christ, who is God, then it is through the Bible that we know God. If we know God we can listen to Him, and know what He has promised us in life. 
• If you know the promises of God, you can stand on them. 
• If you don't know God you will make assumptions and have no promises to stand on.

Romans 7:24-29

• When God gives us primises we can stand on them like the wise mans house on the rock.

1 Peter 1:22-24

• Everything changes, but God's will will never change. It abides forever.

Psalms 18:2

Hebrews 6:19-20

• Gods word is our stronghold, our anchor. 
• God is likened to a rock at least 59 times in the Bible. 

If your life is dependant on never having trouble, you will be miserable.

The world needs people who can weather through the storm. 

People who god without God fall apart in every storm.

Your life has to be founded on the Word, not listening to your pastor. Yes, it is good to listen and learn from others, but your faith has to be your own, not someone elses.

Your faith has to be in Christ. The word Christian means Little Christ so as we go through our lives we are to be Christ to those around us. The way we learn who Christ was, is by reading the Bible. 

Reading the Bible is also one way that God talks to us. Just give Him a chance.

 

Worship + Quick Thoughts - I'm Not Who I Was

Quick Thoughts: It's crazy how much a person changes when they accept Christ into their life. I can be difficult. Very difficult. To let God consume your life, and change everything about you that is not pure. But honestly, it's the best decision you will ever make. God will show you what your talents are. Things that you never thought, or imagined, you could do, just come right out. At that point you will have nothing to do but give all the glory to God. And that's what love is all about.

Ever since I truly abandoned myself to God last year, I am not who I was.

(The sacrifice? It was worth it)

Bible Study - Matthew 1

Read Matthew 1

Jesus was born 42 generations after Abraham. Who waited 20 years for God to fulfill his promise of a legitimate son. 

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

Over and over again we see God working in places that we feel abandoned. God never let go of the promise he gave Abraham, and because of that, Abraham's great great... great grandson was the husband of Jesus Christ's mother!! Imagine what great things God has planned for your future, and your family, if only you listen to Him, and hold onto His promises!  The prospects are innumerable!

Merry Christmas!!!

In our culture today, it is so easy to lose sight of what we celebrate on this day. So as you go throughout your day, giving and receiving, remember who gave you the greatest gift of all, and why you were willing to receive it. 

Merry Christmas