Chapter 1
Similar to the title of the book, this chapter was the first thing we started with In January
Pursue God
Based on the living word, the topic for this chapter holds so much knowledge and wisdom.
The Bible
In God's Image
Imago Dei
Known as "The Problem".. this Chapter focused entirely on one subject
Sin
"Stone of Help"
Ebenezer
This scripture was the key scripture from Chapter 1 stating, "if you look for me wholeheartedly you will find me".
Jeremiah 29:13
Filled with many chapters and different authors, both numbers being even
66 Books
40 Authors
Found in his word.. to truly understand Imago Dei we must know who God is and what he is like, this scripture is key
Genesis 1:26-27
Sin was first introduced to the world, in the very beginning from two human beings
Adam and Eve
Ebenezer was found in this Book and Chapter of the bible
1 Samuel 7
To Pursue God, we must follow 3 key points to live life to the fullest
Trust Jesus
Honor God
Make Disciples
Both an Old and New Testament which carries over the course of many years, roughly...
1500 years
These are just a few of the ways we are like God
Mentally
Relationally
Spiritually
From when we were formed in the womb.. his word tells us that this is not nature due to the things of the past we were...
Born Into Sin
God came to the rescue of these people which Samuel wanted the people to remember, not just for days but for years to come
Israelites
"Life to the full"
Ultimately about one person, telling the amazing story, which is centered on and inspired by the God of human history
Jesus
Our purpose, flowing from Imago Dei is not just for ourselves but for others as well
Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others
The only solution to the problem called sin is to go before God
Ask for Mercy
With God as our Ebenezer, We are and will always be known as this for the rest of our lives
A living Testimony
This story has been told for many generations and still mind-blowing today, something that was unthinkable in Jesus' day, found in Mathew 8:2-3
Jesus Heals A Man With Leprosy
An example from the New Testament that talks about Jesus
Luke 22:56-59
John 21:15-19
John 20:25-28
Founded in 1776 this document can be traced back to the biblical concept of Imago Dei
Declaration of Independence
Gaining faith in Jesus Christ, we Confess and Repent to be the solution to the problem
Become Born Again
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understandings."
Proverbs 3:5