PROVERBS | A LIFE ROOTED IN GOD’S WIDSOM The manhood of Proverbs is marked by character, strength, and action (Proverbs 4:1-13, Proverbs 15:18-33, Proverbs 28:18-28). Yet our aim is neither manhood nor wisdom but Jesus Christ, “the power of God and the w...
“Godly Speech” - Proverbs 15:1-4, 18:2-21 We are to steward our speech as a God-given instrument that reflects the gospel, and be responsible for what our speech causes in others.
“Wisdom in Behaviors” - Proverbs 23:15–35 Wisdom guides our behaviors in the freedom God gives us without abusing that freedom (which is sin). Stewardship is wise living.
Stewardship describes life in relationship with God. He is a good father who shares his wisdom with us, shepherds our hearts not just our behavior, and shapes our hearts to pursue what matters most.
“Godliness or Wealth?” Proverbs 3:9-23 & 27:21-27 God and wealth are not mutually exclusive, but they are frequently incompatible because the tendency to worship money. Having a right heart about finances is the key to the wisdom we need.
“Your Plan or God’s Plan?” - Proverbs 3:1-12 and 16:1-9 As sons and daughters of God we are given His wisdom, and His desire is that we are wise in our hearts and include him in our planning for 2018.
Communion reminds us that Jesus has come. The advent of Jesus resets our picture of humanity, restores our everyday experience, and redeems our sin & brokenness.
God’s love revealed in Jesus’ coming is covenantal, unconditional, adoptive, affectionate, personal, sacrificial, present, secure, initiating, and practical. Advent is a season of preparing room in our hearts for Jesus by rehearsing the gospel story eac...
ADVENT: JOY Following Jesus does not guarantee a life free from pain or struggle, nor does it mean living now just waiting for eternity. Faith in Christ means finding our joy in Him no matter what life looks like.