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I Corinthians 2: 6-16 Our inability to find true wisdom God's initiative to reveal true wisdom The invitation of receive true wisdom

Luke 2:1-17 The Adoration of Angels Adore Him for He is God Adore Him for His goodness The Searching of the shepherds Search God'sWord Search God's Will The Worship of the Wise Men Worship Jesus by giving Worship Jesus by going Conclusion: Two Gifts Gift to Receive Gift to Give

Galatians 4:16-21 The Christmas season is here But will Christmas really come? How will Christmas come? Come to Christmas with a feeling of humility?

Isaiah 9:6-7 Old Testament prophecies foretold His Place Old Testament prophecies foretold His Purity Old Testament prophecies foretold His Purpose a. He would be Soveriegn b. He would be Sacrifice c. He would be Savior

Isaiah 59:14-21 Truth does not die Truth needs help Without truth there is No Way

Luke 1:26-38 The Predicament of Mary A. Mary was called by God vs. 28 B. Mary was confused by the greeting vs 29 The Person of Jesus A. Jesus is the Savior vs. 31 B. Jesus in the Son of God 32, 35 C. Jesus is the Sovereign King The Power of God Vs. 34-37

I Corinthians 2:1-5 Being determined to live for the Gospel vs. 1-2 Be realizing weakness vs. 3 By relying on God's power vs. 4-5

Matthew 1:18-25 Jesus is Sinless Jesus is Savior Jesus is Sovereign

Exodus 4 Don't make yourself feel inadequate Get your "but" out of the way 3. Give in, give in, and finally, GIVE IN!

Luke 17:5-10 Three Lessons: The word "thank" was used by Jesus first as our example. He thanked God for many things. Matt. 11:25 Thanks is not worth any merit or weight unless it is done by the act of being thankful! Luke 17:16-17 We are to come before Him with thanksgiving no matter what life may have brought our direction. PS 100:4

I Corinthians 1:10-17

II Peter 3:10-18 The day of the Lord demands Preparation A. The Day of the Lord is Definite vs 10 B. The Day of the Lord is Described vs 10 C. The Day of the Lord will be Devastating The day of the Lord Delivers Motivation A. Motivation to Live vs 11 B. Motivation to Look vs 12 C. Motivation to Learn vs 16

Mark 12:28-34

II Peter 3:8-9 The Delay of the Lord God's Perspective Vs. 8 (God is not bound by time...He is eternal) God's Promise Vs. 9 God's Patience Vs. 9. (long-suffering) God's Plan Vs. 9. (...all come to repentance)

II Peter 1:8-11 These things prove to be consequential Possessing these things make you fruitful Not possessing these things makes you forgetful vs. 9 2. These things provide confirmation vs 10

A reminder of scriptures vs 1-2 A reality of scoffers vs. 3 The rationale of scoffers vs 4-5 The reservation for scoffers

Scripture: John 17:9-21 The necessity of Wisdom The source of temptation Receiving the Word and doing the work Everyone has worth Beware of the tongue

II Peter 2:10-22 I. False teachers are arrogant in their walk. vs. 10-14 II. False teachers have abandoned the way. vs. 15-18 III False teachers are addicted to their will. vs. 20-22

Scripture: I Corinthians 3:1-9 Two Pictures: 1 The immature christian vs. 1-4 2 The maturing christian vs. 5-9 a. understands their role vs. 6 b. understands God's sovereignty vs. 6-7 c. understands our purpose vs. 8-9

Recognizing False Teachers: Part 1 Scripture: II Peter 2:10-22 False Teachers are arrogant in their walk A. False teachers walk after the flesh B. False teachers walk after finances

I Samuel 3:1-10 Tune In. Tune in to "WGOD". Tune out deadly interference.

Scripture: II Peter 2:1-9 The DESCRIPTION of false teachers False prophets are common False prophets are clever False prophets are counter-productive False prophets are covetous The DESTRUCTION of false teachers The destruction of fallen angels The destruction of the old world The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah The DELIVERANCE of faithful believers The deliverance of Noah The deliverance of Lot

You already are Our enemy doesn't want us to be involved Not being involved acknowledges you are satisfied with the status quo Christians are Salt and Light in a dark world Our children deserve it

Scripture Passage: II Peter 2:1-3