Breakthrough Academy

The mirror of God's word shows us that we are in a fight - and who we are fighting against.

Everything in our life needs to be looked at through the "faith filter". This week we explore examples from the life of Joshua, Caleb and David. We learn the lesson of not driving with the accelerator and brake pedal being pressed at the same time. We discover the lessen Joshua learned at Ai. And how Pastor Peter received a life changing revelation through David killing bears and lions.

God's word is designed to save our soul. Our job is to hunger for the Word of God with the same intensity as a newborn yearns for milk. And Pastor Peter challenges Josh and Jay to a "Word Off" to demonstrate how you can build your faith.

God's word is like a mirror. As we study it with a heart of meekness and obedience we will discover all that we are in Christ. We must not follow the example of Balaam who was corrupted by his greed and desire for the world's honour.

THIS WEEK: New are called to run our race and finish strong. When Jesus was accessing the seven churches in Revelation, what made Him "mad, sad or glad"?

- 2 Tim 2 The example of the soldier, athlete and farmer

- Not be moved by comparisons to others

- Rev 1 Jesus speaks to the seven churches.

- Definition of angel/messenger

- The lamp stand

- Rev 2 & 3 What made Jesus mad, sad or glad.

THIS WEEK: In the final moments before He was taken by the soldiers, Jesus prayed a powerful "High Priestly" prayer in order that we would be "filled with His joy" (John 17:13). What was it that would enable us to walk in His joy? Pastor Peter walks us through the 17th chapter of John as we discover God's plan for us.

THIS WEEK: What gets God's attention? What was that caused Jesus to say that He was "pleased and amazed" by someone?

2Chron 16:9 - God is searching the earth

Eph. 1 - The "lavish" grace God has for us

1John 3 - God is love - and He has more in store for us

Matt 10 & Acts 26 - God's plan for the gentiles

Luke 7 - The Roman Centurion

Luke 15 - Celebration in heaven/angels

THIS WEEK: There was one group of people that especially made Jesus mad: The scribes and pharisees. What was it that got Jesus so worked up? What can we learn about the things that are really important to Jesus.

- Matthew 23 - The Seven Woes

THIS WEEK: What would motivate Jesus to both rejoice extravagantly and also become indignant? Jesus felt very passionately about the "children" - both the literal children plus the people that the world had no time for.

Scriptures:

- Luke 10:21 - Jesus rejoicing extravagantly

- John 4:27 - The samaritan woman

- Mark 10:13-16 - Jesus blesses the children

- Matt 21:33-46 - The parable of the Landowner and tenants