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Grace is a central theme from God.
Three parts to this study:
1. Recognizing grace
2. Revealing truth
3. Rest for the weary
The people of the cities mentioned chose indifference instead of repentance. It’s not what they did, it is what they didn’t do. We all need something outside of ourselves to survive.
How do we respond when God moves and we see His miracles? Indifference or humble amazement? When a warning is given, it is really a gift from God. An opportunity has been given to consider and repent. This is grace. Judgement does not happen when Jesus speaks. He warns, by grace, to give us an opportunity to repent and let Him change us.
Bible References:
Luke 10, John 20:29, Romans 1, Jonah 3, John 5:18, 1 Corinthians 3:19, Jeremiah 9:24, John 14:9,
Jesus will help you find rest for your soul.
We are surrounded by counterfeits. There is an element of truth in a counterfeit, but it is not authentic. Matthew labors hard in his writings so that anyone who reads his account, it will prove undeniably that Jesus is the promised Messiah. 3 points to focus on are faith, forgiveness and fellowship.
5 points to focus on from Jesus are:
That you may know.
The Son of man is the Lord of the Sabbath.
He has authority and power on earth to forgive sin.
No ceremony, no show, Jesus only says rise and walk.
Jesus heals in front of everyone publicly.
Jesus authenticates his authority by not only forgiving sin but also healing. Disease and sin were inseparable to the Scribes of the day. That is why the Scribes said within themselves that this was blasphemy, but Jesus read their thoughts. Religion loves to create obstacles to the truth. Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God.
What is the real personal danger of hypocrisy? It deceives us to believe that we are less in need of God’s grace than somebody else. We are blind to our own faults.
3 key points in this Study are: honesty, heart and humility.
God’s reveal to us should be that:
He is not indifferent to us
He desires to give good gifts to His children
He wants us to be honest with ourselves
God’s word is a mirror for us to examine ourselves which then allows the Holy Spirit to convict us and bring about change. God first loved us and then we responded.
Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.
Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.
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May God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul.
God bless your journey.
