Peter Germann

"In Christ" ~ Our Justification - Romans 5:17-18
...one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.

Our Human Origin - "through one trespass...condemnation to all"
Ro. 5:18; 6:3; 5:12, 19; 3:10-12; 2:23; Gal. 6:7-8

Our Spiritual Origin - "one act of righteousness...justification for all"
Ro. 5:18; Heb. 2:14; Phil. 2:5-7; 1Jn. 3:5; 2Cor. 5:21; Ro. 4:24-25: 5:17-19; 5:6-7

Our New Standing - "now no condemnation...in Christ Jesus"
Ro. 8:1; 5:1-2; 8:1-4; 6:8-11; 4:4-5; 1:16-17; 1Jn. 2:28

Peter Germann

God's Sovereignty - Manifested in Righteousness - Matthew 6:33
...seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

What we are to Pursue - "His Righteousness"
Ps. 89:14; Rom. 3:10-12; 1Cor.15:50; 2Cor. 5:21; Rom.5:19; Rom. 4:4-5; Col. 1:12-14; 1Cor. 1:30

What we are to Expect - "All these things will be added"
Isa. 64:8; Eph. 2:10; Mt. 6:31-32; Eph. 1:4-6; 1Cor. 4:20; 2Cor. 10:4-5; Rom. 1:6; Ps. 115:1

Peter Germann

Antidote for Angst - God's Sovereignty - Matthew 6:33
...seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness...

What we are to Do - "Seek First..."
Mt. 6:1;6:7; 6:16; 6:19; 6:25-31; Mt. 6:32

Where we are to Look - "The Kingdom of God"
Mk. 10:15; Jn. 3:3; Mk. 1:15; Jn. 6:27-29

Peter Germann

Trust - Experiencing God's Sovereignty - Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

The Posture in Trusting
Pr.3:5; Ps. 9:10; Ps. 33:21; Isa. 12:2; Ps.118:8; Ps. 118:9; Pr. 28:26

The Purpose in Trusting
Isa. 26:4; Ps. 62:8; Ps. 115:11; Isa. 30:15; Isa. 26:3; Mt. 6:31-33; Jn. 15:5

The Power in Trusting
Jer. 9:23-24; 10:23; Pr. 16:9; Ps. 86:11; Ps. 134:8-10; Ps. 63:3-4: 1Jn 3:2; Ps. 36:7-10

Peter Germann

Security in God's Sovereignty - Psalm 57
"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!  Let your glory be over all the earth!"

Recognize God as being Trust - Worthy in Your Circumstances
Pr. 18:10; Ps. 18:2; 2Tim. 1:12; Ps. 57:2; Ps. 57:3; Ps. 9:10; 2Chron. 7:14; Isa. 65:24

Recognize God as being Active Your Situation
Isa. 57:15; Phil. 1:6; Heb.13:20-21; Eph. 2:10; Isa. 55:8-9; Jer. 29:11-14; Ps. 36:5; Isa. 54:10

Recognize God as being Unmatched in Your Situation
Rom. 8:31-33; Ps. 27:1-4; Isa. 42:5-8; Isa. 48:11; Ps. 90:2; Dan. 2:44; 7:18; Rev. 15:3-4

Guest Speaker - Rick Hanson

God's Initiative
Lu. 1:11, 13-14; Ps.100:5; 1Jn. 4:9-10; Rom. 8:23; Isa. 53:5; Isa. 42:1; 1Jn. 4:9; Mt. 3:17

God's Assurance
Mic.7:18-19; Rom. 5:8; 2Pe. 3:9; Eze. 18:23, 33:11; 1Pe. 3:18; Gal. 3:13-14

God's King
Heb. 2:10; Col. 1:13: Ps. 84:11; Rom. 8:16-17; Phil. 2:9-10; 1Cor. 15:25-28; 1Tim. 6:12-16

No Compassion Rivals God's Heart
Jn. 3:16-17; Ps. 100:5; 1Jn 4:9-10; Rom. 8:32; Isa 53:5, 42:1; Rom. 5:9; Mt. 3:17

No Force Rivals God's Strength
Jer. 32:17; Mic. 7:18-19; Rom. 5:8; 2Pe 3:9; Eze. 18:23, 33:11; 1Pe 3:18; Gal. 3:13-14

No Purpose Rivals God's Intentions
Heb.1:8, 2:10; Col. 1:13; Ps. 84:11; Rom 8:16-17; Phil 2:9-11; 1Cor. 15:25-28

Frank and Rebecca Arellanes have been missionaries in Mexico for over 20 years.  They are sharing about their ministry there among the Mexican people.

Living in the Shadow of Suffering:
Jn 16:33; 2Cor. 4:8-9; Gen. 2:16-17, 3:16; Gen. 3-4; Eph. 5:11-13

Experiencing the Primacy of Grace:
Ps. 90:2; Lam. 3:18-26; Isa. 40:28-31; Ps. 145:3-5