Why Does Truth Matter?
Does God give us freedom of choice?
Yes.
Sin
Did Job curse God during his suffering?
No
Does your age define when you are chosen by God?
No
An encounter with Jesus should bring about _______ in your life.
Change
While being tempted in the desert, what did Jesus use to combat the lies of the enemy?
The Word of God.
Who is the bridge between God and humanity?
Jesus Christ
"Job's experience lets us know that we may _____ ____ the specific reason for our sufferings, but we must trust in our sovereign, holy, righteous God."
- Pastor David
"Job's experience lets us know that we may never know the specific reason for our sufferings, but we must trust in our sovereign, holy, righteous God."
- Pastor David
Who helped Jesus carry the cross?
Simon
Ecclesiastes 4:12 says "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
What does the third strand in the cord represent?
God
"Then you will know the _____ and the _____ will set you ____."
"Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." John 8:32
God is at the ____ of your heart.
Door
"For my thoughts are not your ________, neither are my _____ your ways," declares the Lord.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways," declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8
When you know your purpose, you have a clear ________ in the Lord.
Identity
Paul had an encounter with Jesus on his way to which city?
Damascus
Being ____ means being set apart.
Holy
Intimacy will lead you to see God as a ______.
Friend
"So don’t worry about these things, saying, 'What will we ___? What will we _____? What will we ____?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs."
"So don’t worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs." Matthew 6:31-32
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to _______ you and not to ____ you. Plans to give you ____ and a ______."
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
What are 2 benefits of having friendships of purpose?
Faith-based support, accountability, positive influence, shared values, encouragement
Name 3 of the 5 modern lies that the enemy uses today.
Song lyrics, unhealthy friendships, your own thoughts and beliefs, social media, ungodly conversations.
"I am the ___; you are the ________. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much _____; apart from me you can do _______.
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5
When you fix your mind on believing wholeheartedly that God is truly all-knowing and all-caring, your _____ will increase significantly.
Faith
"Taking up your cross means submitting to ________, to sacrifice ________, to acknowledge your __________, and putting aside your strengths (including your ego)."
-Pastor Tati
Authority, yourself, weaknesses
The ______ is the seed for you to ____.