Jesus is our source of joy. He created us in His identity. Through the Gospel you become an entirely new person. But, beware of those who want to add requirements to the Gospel that is not part of what Jesus taught.

There are "normal" ways to think about everything, in every age, in our lives. Look at these five:

1. The Norm of Kingdom Priority; God Can't Be Second. 2. The Norm of Spiritual Activity. 3. The Norm of Willing Generosity. 4. The Norm of Radical Hospitality. 5. The Norm of Fruitful Ministry.

What collision (of norms) is happening in your life?

Romans 12:2; Matthew 5-7; Colossians 1:17; Luke 12:25; 2 Corinthians 6:11-13;

Romans 15:7; John 15:16; 1 Peter 2:9

The story of the vine and the vine-dresser from a gardener's perspective, Jenn puts a different view on this parable Jesus used to teach His followers. When we abide in Jesus we stay connected to the True Vine and receive True Life through Him.

Jesus states that ANYONE can come to the Father, but ONLY through Him! HE is the Way and the ONLY Way to the Father, the Way out of captivity, the Way to Life.

REFERENCED VERSES:

Exodus 13:18,21; Exodus 15:13; John 14:8-9, 11, 16-18

Esteem and respect go with how Paul viewed his value of Timothy and Epaphroditus because they imitated the qualities exhibited in Christ.

Jesus explains that only through Him will His sheep be saved. He offers salvation and protection for us. He also states there is an over-abundance of grace through Him to share with all mankind, if only they come to Him. As in the reading, He knows His sheep and they trust Him.

Walking the path to Jesus takes a

REFERENCED VERSES:

Galatians 2:8; John 15:4; 1 Peter 2:2

Mark 9:28-29; Luke 3:5-6; 2Timothy 4:6

God has compassion on your circumstances and comes to our side, meets with us and promises to be with us in our suffering. Paul had to learn not to trust in himself, but to trust in God.

FAMILIAR VERSES: 2 COR 2:14, 3:2, 3:18, 5:17, 5:21, 10:4, 12:9, 13:14

Jesus' ministry has come to a close and he must now send his disciples out to carry on His work.