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Characters of Christmas: King Herod Matthew 2:1-18 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 When he had called together all...

It's Better to Receive? Luke 18:15-17 15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God...

Partner in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-5 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel...

  The Gift of Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  CONNECT WITH US If you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card. ABOUT TRIUMPH Triumph wants to see the life and messag...

Christlike: Self-Control Luke 4:1-13 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live o...

Christlike: Gentleness Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” 4 This t...

Christlike: Faithfulness Matthew 26:36-46 36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” 39...

Christlike: Goodness Mark 1:40-45 40 A man with leprosycame to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. 43 Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: 44 “See that you don’t tell this to anyone...

Christlike: Kindness Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. 5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked...

Christlike: Forbearance Luke 8:22-25 21 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone[ a ] who sins against me? Seven times?” 22 “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven![ b ] 23 “Therefore, the Kingdom of Heaven can be compared to a king who decided to bring his accounts up to date with servants who had borrowed money from him. 24 In the process...

Christlike: Peace Luke 8:22-25 22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. 24 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the...

Christlike: Joy Luke 15:1-7 15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep unti...

Christlike : Love Luke 7:36-50 36 When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. 38 As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tear...

Water and Light John 7:37-38, 8:12 37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,...

The Way of Wisdom : Anger Proverbs 9:1-18 9 Wisdom has built her house; she has set up[ a ] its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, 4     “Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says,   5     “Come, eat my food and drink the win...

The Way of Wisdom : Anger Proverbs 30:33 For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife.” Jonah 4:1-11   1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gra...

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The Way of Wisdom : The Power of Our Words Proverbs 10:11, 18-19, 21 NLT: 11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. 18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool.19 Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. 21 The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack o...

The Way of Wisdom : Pride Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.  Proverbs 11:12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.  Proverbs 13:10 Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.  Proverbs 15:25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but he sets t...

The Way of Wisdom : Self Control CONNECT WITH US If you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card. ABOUT TRIUMPH Triumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

The Way of Wisdom : Generosity Proverbs 22:9   The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. Deuteronomy 15:7-8,10-11   7 If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them. 8 Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need. 10 Give generou...

The Way of Wisdom : Working Hard or Hardly Working Proverbs 6:6-11   6 Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! 7 Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, 8 they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. 9 But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? 10 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber...

The Way of Wisdom : Envy Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  -Jesus CONNECT WITH US If you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection...

The Way of Wisdom : Money Proverbs 11:4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:28 Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. Proverbs 23:4-5 4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; do not trust your own cleverness. 5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings...

The Way of Wisdom : Family CONNECT WITH US If you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card. ABOUT TRIUMPH Triumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/