The Advent of Hope
The prophetic voice of Zechariah was centered on the promise of hope.
The Rejected for the Rejected
When we see Jesus as one of us, as belonging to us, as being for us, it’s easy to love him. But what if Jesus also belongs to the outsider? Luke 4:14-30
Part 4: Come Together
The church serves as a collective demonstration of the reality of Jesus, his life, his message, and his sacrifice for our sins. John 17:22-24; Philippians 2:14-15; 1 Peter 2:12
Part 3: Safe
Are we safe to be around, or do people see us as judgmental, hypocritical, or jest plain weird? How can anyone see Jesus in us if we aren’t safe enough to be around? 1 Peter 3:13-17
Part 2: Break My Heart
What breaks your heart? Often, the thing that breaks our heart is often where we place our energy and resources, and where we make the biggest difference. Matthew 9:35-38
Part 1: Real to Me
I will never be able to make Jesus real for anyone else unless he becomes real to me. Are there ways of creating a more authentic relationship with Jesus so that others can more easily see Jesus in me. Matthew 6:31-33
Part 6: Acceptance
One of the biggest personal challenges we face is the ability to fully embrace God’s love and acceptance. John 1:6-14
Part 5: Looking In, Looking Out
Our pursuit of self-awareness, if done with the right intent, will dramatically frame the way we serve others. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Galatians 5:13-15; 1 Peter 4:10-11
Part 4: Who’s in the Driver’s Seat?
Am I just a product of my own desires or am I guided by something greater outside myself? Luke 6:39-45; John 15:1-4; 2 Peter 2:19
Part 3: My Authentic Self
The cultural message of today is to be your authentic self. Whatever you feel inside is essentially who you really are. Romans 7:13-25; Galatians 5:24-26; Ephesians 4:23-24
Part 2: Mirror, Mirror
Love is one of the key themes of Scripture and one of the essential characteristics of God. Yet, it is often difficult to love ourselves. Is there a healthy form of self-love? Proverbs 19:8; Luke 10:27; Romans 5:5; Ephesians 5:28-30
Part 1: I Believe, Therefore I Am!
What is self-awareness? Is it even biblical for those who claim to be believers? Does it inform us on our identity and is it important for our spiritual growth? Proverbs 20:5; John 1:10-13; Ephesians 2:4-7