Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Exodus 2:11-25 --- the stripping of self-reliance.  • Moses the leader                     • A heart for justice                     • Identification with the hurting                     • Disillusioned/Retreats                      • Turn from self-sufficiency  • Where are we self-reliant?                   • Our life with God                   • Brokenness around us

Exodus 2:1-10 --- the birth of a deliverer. • Importance of oral tradition • No situation is beyond God’s goodness • God uses unlikely people • God’s ways bring hope/life

THIS IS OUR STORY An Introduction to the story of Exodus. • Our story is not ours alone (Ex 1:1-7) • Danger of jealousy and power (Ex 1:8-14) • Obedience takes courage (Ex 1:15-19) • Obedience is rewarded (Ex 1:20-22)

Empowered to witness to the abundant life available through Jesus. • ACTS 16:25-34       • Centrality of a life of prayer       • Trust in the providence of God       • Proximity to the hurting       • Point others to surrender to Jesus

An invitation to participate in the miraculous around you. • MARK 6:30-44   • Rest in relationship with Jesus   • Reflect the compassion of Jesus   • Be faithful with what you do have   • Experience your own blessing

A life of trusting in God's eternal governance for the good. • MARK 4:35-41   • What did Jesus know?   • Perfectly safe in the Father’s care   • Jesus’ understanding of the world   • The goodness of God   • The power of God   • The presence of God

More than… Sleep Vacation Days Off A call to remember... Who God is Who we are What we are called into How to remember… Breath prayer Blessing Prayer of examen

• RADICAL DIFFERENCE OF JESUS   • Both attracts and disturbs • FORGIVING LOVE OF CHRIST   • Leads to a life of joyful repentance • FORGIVENESS FLOWS THROUGH US   • Let go of right to seek revenge

• Humility is the catalyst for… •Learning •Living by faith •Transmitting hope •Being known by love

Another kind of life is available • DEFINE DISCIPLESHIP   • Learning how to live • NECESSITY OF REPENTANCE   • A doorway   • A pathway   • An experience of joy

RESURRECTION SUNDAY The most important day in human history. • FAITH IS ABOUT LIFE   • Bios (physical)  Zoe (spiritual) • IMPORTANCE OF RESURRECTION   • Validates the person of Jesus   • Validates the authority of Scripture   • Validates Jesus’ power over death   • Grand invitation to life

• A LONG WAIT… • CELEBRATION OF FAITH   • Disciples   • Spectators   • Fearful • JESUS IS ORCHESTRATING

JESUS’ WAY WITH OTHERS • Hospitable • Particularizing • Patient PRACTICES THAT SHAPE US • Listening • Asking good questions • Prayerfulness Life with God is personal … not private!

Guest Speaker: Katerina Hinkle

Guest Speaker: Veronica McLaurine

GIVE GOD YOUR GRIEF   • Take time to grieve   • Know God cares   • Tell God how you feel RECEIVE GOD’S COMFORT   • Through His presence   • Through His Word   • Through other believers

Reasons to study the Word of God…   • Reveals God’s thoughts   • Leads to a correct path   • Corrects and prunes our character   • Activates faith   Study for transformation   • Accept as final authority   • Meditate on the Word   • Sit under in community

ENGAGING IN THE COSMIC BATTLE… • Be Strong in the Lord • Put on the Full Armor of God • Stand Firm • Pray on all occasions

PEOPLE FILLED BY THE SPIRIT… • A Worshipping People • A Grateful People • A Submitting People

∙ Expectation of growth ∙ Danger of callouses ∙ Conformed to Christlikeness ∙ Habits of a growing life       ∙ Practice Kindness 

God’s plan for unity      ∙ Jesus desires it      ∙ Unity displays God’s glory      ∙ Means of transformation

∙ Wandering from God ∙ Unhindered fellowship with God ∙ Created for ministry

∙ Commends the Church      ◦ Faith that produces love (v.15)      ◦ Faith is personal but NOT private ∙ Prayer for the Church      ◦ To know Christ better (v.17)      ◦ To know the hope of Christ (v.18)      ◦ To know the power of Christ (v.19)

In Christ     ◦ Blessed (v.3)   ◦ Chosen (v.4, 11)     ◦ Predestined (v.5, 11)  ◦ Redeemed (v.7)     ◦ Forgiven (v.7)    ◦ Adopted (v.5) Bring unity to all things     ◦ Love (John 13:34-35)     ◦ Serve (Matthew 25:31-46)

Israelites Fear Abilities King Saul Control Image Goliath Arrogance Rebellion