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Jesus! Savior, Redeemer, Risen Lord-Eternal King!Crowds of people had been following Jesus throughout Galilee, Judea, and Jericho. They watched Him heal the broken, be merciful to outcasts, preach of God's kingdom, and most recently, raise Lazarus from the dead. Is this Jesus the Messiah? Is He the One who would bring peace and deliverance to the nation of Israel while ushering in God's kingdom? Some believed, many questioned, but the religious rulers sought to discredit and kill Him. One week before His death, Jesus rode into Jerusalem as a humble King of peace. Crowds of people stood by crying, "Save now, Son of David!" But His deliverance would not be temporal, it would be eternal. He would not release the Jews from the Roman oppression at that time but would conquer all evil. The very peace that defined Jesus would be the peace He would put in the hearts of those who believed Him to be the Messiah. Determined to make Him King, the people shouted His praise and adulation. But seeing the cross in the distance, Jesus knew He would not receive the heavenly crown until He wore the earthly crown of thorns put upon Him by the people. Jesus' method, timing, and the meaning of His entrance were all prophesied long before. Jesus knew that His entry into Jerusalem would lead the way to His triumphant resurrection from the dead. The initial shouts of praise would quickly turn to shouts of crucifixion just days later. The chant of "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest," would turn to "Crucify Him." Without rightful cause, the religious leaders, Roman government, and the people would condemn Jesus to death on the cross. During Passover, Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God, would be killed for the sins of the people. However, the cross couldn't destroy Him, the tomb couldn't hold Him, and three days later Jesus would be raised to life as our risen Lord and eternal King. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. He is the Messiah, the One prophesied to take away the sins of the world, redeeming each one who believes in Him and saving us from our sins. His kingdom is now in the hearts of His people, and His eternal kingdom is coming with His return. Join us in this seven-week verse-by-verse study of Jesus' final entrance into Jerusalem and His road to Calvary. Volume 3 of Delighting in the King of Kings can be done in conjunction with volume 1 and 2, or it can be used as a stand-alone study.
Who is Jesus Christ?How would you answer that question? Stop for a moment and really think about Jesus Christ. Who is He? Who is He to you? And why does it really matter anyway? Your answer matters; so much so, that it is a matter of life or death. It is about living either in freedom from sin or in bondage to it. It comes down to either living deeply rooted in God's truth or having shallow rooted opinions stemming from a lost and confused world. It is about being built up in the fullness of God found in Jesus Christ or being torn down by the emptiness of the world. What you believe about Jesus Christ and how you respond to His life, death, and resurrection affects every area of your life-attitudes, choices, relationships, and your eternity. In this nine-week video-based Bible study you will study the book of Colossians verse-by-verse. You will hear from Paul's heart as he encourages believers to look to Jesus who is Creator of all, preeminent over all. He is before all things and in whom all things are held together. In Christ we have everything we need. As Paul warns the believers at Colosse of heresies coming into the church and distorting the truth of Christ, we can apply these same warnings to the modern-day church. We need to know Jesus Christ-personally. In Him, we have all we need. "As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7
What does it look like to live a life of triumph...and is it even possible? Broken relationships, despairing situations, and unrealized dreams - sometimes life gets complicated and confusing as people and circumstances let us down. All the while, the enemy of our souls is right there whispering lies of defeat; telling us we've been abandoned by God and our situation is hopeless. The whispers sometimes tell us the life of blessing and promise, written on the pages of God's Word, applies to everyone else but us. How our hearts long for the triumphant life; a life that triumphs over circumstances, emotions, and relationships. Is it even possible?The life of Joseph shows us that it is! Esteemed and highly favored by Jacob, his father, Joseph is envied and betrayed by his brothers who devise a plan to get rid of him. With God-given dreams of prosperity and a heart set on God, Joseph travels through deep valleys of slavery, imprisonment, and accusations at the hands of others. Yet, Joseph's life speaks of a lifefull of triumph where circumstances don't define him but, rather, God's love does.Joseph's faith takes him to mountaintops where God sovereignly uses his life to save the very ones who sought evil against him, and to preserve the entire Jewish nation for the future birth of Jesus, the Messiah. Joseph's life exemplifies a life triumphing in God's grace, forgiveness, redemption, and sovereignty. Ultimately, our lives can triumph in God too, when we know that no matter what evil is seen around us or is happening to us, God's greater plan and purpose will prevail as He weaves together the details of our lives for His glory and our good. He only asks us to trust Him in the process and walk obediently with Him.Start this nine week verse-by-verse study through Genesis 37-50 as you dig into the details of Joseph's life. You'll go from Canaan to Egypt and then back to the Promise Land triumphing in God along the way.
Wisdom. We need it. We want it - but often look for it in all the wrong places.Every day our life circumstances dictate the need for wisdom. From the simple, everyday choices to the more complex and life changing - we need wisdom for successful decision-making. Challenging situations and relationships regularly come in life, often leaving us confused and needing guidance. We read self-help books and ask people for advice. We get educated in different ways or look online for help, yet often come up empty-handed. We need wisdom that isn't subjective or unproven. We need wisdom that leaves us hopeful and confident; alleviating fears and giving us peace. And yet, as we search for it in the world, we often find it lacking and confusing.Where do we find solid wisdom for navigating life's paths? Solomon will tell us in the book of Proverbs that wisdom begins with the fear of God. Setting our heart on God and trusting in Him is where wisdom begins. Out of that relationship comes a commitment to seek God, obey Him, and trust Him with all of life's choices. In God is found wisdom because He, alone, knows the beginning from the end.His wisdom goes beyond the seen to the unseen. He alone speaks wisdom into all of life's circumstances. The search is over for finding wisdom! Proverbs is the "how to" for life and it will lead you to the heart of God and His wisdom. It isn't a book of formulas. It is a life-giving book of Godly principles and priorities written by a king, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, who was the wisest man in the world. Solomon shares what he learned when he followed wisdom's path, and also what happened when he wandered off of it.As King Solomon will say in Proverbs 2:4-6, "If you seek her [wisdom] as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."Join us for this thirteen week study from the book of Proverbs as we gain God's wisdom to navigate all of life's challenges and honor Him with our decision-making. Throughout the study we will also be highlighting women of the Bible so that we may learn from both their wise and unwise decisions.
S'mores aren't the only thing sweet and stuffing is not only served up at Thanksgiving. So what does this wee little fella do to keep himself busy, while he waits in the dark u-n-a-f-r-a-i-d?! Come along on the inspirational journey that leaves hearth and home. An adventure in timeless...."A Very Small Tail".
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