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Faithful – Hebrews 10:32-34
The Big Idea: We grow more FAITHFUL by training our focus on Jesus, the FAITHFUL one.
Jesus Brings Rest – Hebrews 4:9
“There is a special rest still waiting for the people of God.” – Hebrews 4:9
Trailblazer
Let’s take next steps in becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus, by looking at who Jesus is, how Jesus brings rest, and how we should respond, as seen in the book of Hebrews.
Jesus Christ is God’s Son
“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe. 3 The Son...
What happens when we praise God?
“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” – Psalm 34:1
The Lord’s Prayer, Part 7 – rescue us from the evil one
“Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” – Matthew 5:16
The Lord’s Prayer, Part 6 – don’t let us yield to temptation
“Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.” – Matthew 5:16
The Lord’s Prayer, Part 5 – forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us
The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.” – Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:1-4
The Lord’s Prayer, Part 4 – Give us each day the food we need
The Lord’s Prayer “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.” – Jesus in Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:1-4
The Lord’s Prayer, Part 3 – May Your Will be Done
The Lord’s Prayer, Part 2 – May Your Kingdom Come
Followers of Jesus noticed the way he prayed and asked for guidance. “Pray like this.”
The Lord’s Prayer – Our Father in Heaven
Followers of Jesus noticed the way he prayed and asked for guidance.
We Are Sent – Acts 2 (Commissioned by Christ)
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Acts 2:21
We Are Gathered – Acts 2:46
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” – Acts 2:21
We Are Sharing Resources – Acts 2:42-47
How is it possible? People transformed by salvation. They were changed by Jesus. This is how they responded. People saved by grace through faith in Jesus form a community, following Jesus’ instruction. They were devoted to sharing this spiritual journey. Jesus taught...
We Are Seeing Miracles – Acts 2:43
“A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.” – Acts 2:43
We Are Praying – Acts 2:42
What do we learn from the people who were with Jesus? What did they do in response to Jesus? “All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42 “Prayer...
We Are Sharing Life – Acts 2:42
“They devoted themselves to…sharing in meals including the Lord’s Supper,” – Acts 2:42