Part 1 Using the Scripture Just Like Jesus
whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. 1 John 2:6
Theology: Jesus was fully God (Col. 2:9) and fully man (1 John 4:2). Rediscovery: Jesus lived out his life under the intrinsic limitations of humanity (Luke 2:52). Walkability: If we are to follow Jesus, we will exercise dependence on the very same resources He did. (1 John 4:2, 3:5, 2:6).
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You will find purpose Through the Scriptures You will find strength You will find victory
You will find purpose in God s plan. Know His will do His work (Jn. 4:34) You will find strength Through the Scriptures You will find victory
You will find purpose in God s plan. Know His will do His work (Jn. 4:34) You will find strength in the suffering. Consider the 7 sayings on the cross. You will find victory Through the Scriptures
You will find purpose in God s plan. Know His will do His work (Jn. 4:34) You will find strength in the suffering. Consider the 7 sayings on the cross. You will find victory over temptation. Come back next week Through the Scriptures
Through the Scriptures You will find purpose in God s plan. You will find strength You will find victory
Through the Scriptures You will find purpose in God s plan. The way to know His will The way to do His work
Meanwhile the disciples were urging him, saying, Rabbi, eat. But he said to them, I have food to eat that you do not know about. So the disciples said to one another, Has anyone brought him something to eat? Jesus said to them, My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work. John 4:31-34
And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Deuteronomy 8:3
Through the Scriptures You will find purpose in God s plan. The way to know His will is to know the Word well (John 4:34; Deut. 8:3). The way to do His work
Through the Scriptures You will find purpose in God s plan. The way to know His will is to know the Word well (John 4:34; Deut. 8:3). The way to do His work is to be Worddependent every day (John 3:14-15; 12:32-33).
Through the Scriptures You will find purpose in God s plan. You will find strength in the suffering. Consider the 7 sayings on the cross. You will find victory
1 Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do Luke 23:34 The Scriptures say,
1 Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do Luke 23:34 The Scriptures say, When a person unknowingly sins he is to bring as his penalty to God a ram without any defect from the flock... When you give the payment to the priest, he will purify you with the ram sacrificed as a guilt offering, making you right with the Lord, and you will be forgiven. Leviticus 5:14-16 (The Message and NLT)
2 Jesus said, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise Luke 23:43 The Scriptures say,
2 Jesus said, Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise Luke 23:43 The Scriptures say, Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:23-26
3 Jesus said, Woman, behold your son behold your mother John 19:26-27 The Scriptures say,
3 Jesus said, Woman, behold your son behold your mother John 19:26-27 The Scriptures say, Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 See also John 2:12 Jesus caring for his mother.
4 Jesus said, My God, My God why have you forsaken me Matthew 27:46 The Scriptures say,
4 Jesus said, My God, My God why have you forsaken me Matthew 27:46 The Scriptures say, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. 3 Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. 4 In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. Psalm 22:1-4
5 Jesus said, I thirst John 19:28 The Scriptures say,
5 Jesus said, I thirst John 19:28 The Scriptures say, They gave me poison for food, and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink. Psalm 69:21
6 Jesus said, It is finished John 19:30 The Scriptures say, Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. Isaiah 53:10, 12
6 Jesus said, It is finished John 19:30 The Scriptures say, Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.. Isaiah 53:10, 12
7 Jesus said, Father, into our hands I commit my spirit Luke 23:46 The Scriptures say, Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name s sake you lead me and guide me; you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. See also Acts 7:59 Psalm 31:1-5
Through the Scriptures You will find strength in the suffering. William Wallace 1270-1305
Through the Scriptures You will find purpose in God s plan. You will find strength in the suffering. You will find victory over temptation.