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Last Words “Set Apart” Part 11 | Deuteronomy 5:1-21

The Life God Has Called Us to Live 

1. It’s a life that puts God first. - Deuteronomy 5:6–7; Deuteronomy 6:4–5 
2. It’s a life that rejects idols.  - Deuteronomy 5:8–10
3. It’s a life that carries God’s name faithfully. - Deuteronomy 5:11; 2 Corinthians 5:20 
4. It’s a life that is ordered around God’s desire. - Deuteronomy 5:12–15; Colossians 2:16–17 
5. It’s a life that reflects God’s character. - Deuteronomy 5:16–21; Colossians 3:12–14 

Last WordsPart 10 Last Words

Part 10

“Have Gratitude”

Deuteronomy 4:31-41

Be grateful because He is a God of mercy.

Deuteronomy 4:31–32; Psalm 103:8–13

"God's mercy is so great that you may sooner drain the sea of its water than deprive His mercy of its fullness."--Charles Spurgeon

Be grateful because God made Himself known to you.

Deuteronomy 4:33; Titus 3:3–7

Be grateful because God delivered you.

Deuteronomy 4:34; Colossians 1:13–14

Be grateful because God opened your spiritual eyes to know Him.

Deuteronomy 4:35–36; Psalm 119:18; Luke 24:45

Be grateful because God is working for His glory and your good.

Deuteronomy 4:37–39; Romans 8:28–30

"God is always doing ten thousand things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them."--- John Piper

Let this gratitude fuel your faithful living.

Deuteronomy 4:40

Gratitude grows where God's greatness is remembered.

The Power of the Second Mile

Matthew 5:38-42

Speaker: Pastor Steven Dervan

1. Vengeance and justice belong Solely to our God.

Matthew 5:38, Romans 12:19

• Following Jesus calls for a Greater Response than the world.
• True Transformation in Jesus Saturates every fiber of our lives.

2. Jesus’ followers show Unexpected Grace in the face of evil.

Matthew 5:39a

• Followers of Christ walk in Restraint instead of Revenge. 
• The Father offers Mercy to those who have Wronged Him.

3. Turning the “other cheek” is a Courageous belief in the Promises of God.

Matthew 5:39b

• Jesus set the ultimate example of Rejecting Retaliation.
• It Reflects the heart of Jesus, who absorbed Injustice.

4. Those who are Dead have no Rights.

Matthew 5:40, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

• Kingdom living requires loosening our grip on Earthly possessions.
• Generous living Triumphs over a Defensive heart.

5. Grace moves beyond Obligation, turning duty into Ministry.

Matthew 5:41-42

• Willing Service is evidence of a Changed life.
• Living with Open Hands allows us to channel Assets instead of hoarding Blessings. 

Last Words

Part 9 “Remember”

Deuteronomy 4:23-31; Luke 15:11-24

Remember who you belong to. 

Deuteronomy 4:23–24

A forgotten identity leads to misplaced pursuits.

Remember the giver, while enjoying His gifts. 

Deuteronomy 4:25; Luke 15:11–13 

How Prosperity Often Cause Us to Forget God?

• Prosperity can create the illusion of self-sufficiency.

Deuteronomy 8:17 

• Our hearts often become captivated by the blessings instead of by the One who provided the blessings.

Remember sin always costs you. 

Deuteronomy 4:26–28; Luke 15:14–16 

• Sin promises more than it delivers and costs more than you expect. 
• God’s warning to us an act mercy, inviting us to turn before we pay the full price.

Remember God’s mercy calls you home. 

Deuteronomy 4:29–30; Luke 15:17–19 

Remember God never gives up on His children. 

Deuteronomy 4:31; Luke 15:19–24; Philippians 1:6 

He promises:

• I will not leave you.
• I will not destroy you.
• I will not forget My covenant.

Last Words

Part 9 “Remember”

Deuteronomy 4:23-31

Remember who you belong to. 

Deuteronomy 4:23–24

Remember the giver, while enjoying His gifts.

Deuteronomy 4:25; Luke 15:11–13 

Remember sin always has a price. 

Deuteronomy 4:26–28; Luke 15:14–16 

Remember God’s mercy calls you home. 

Deuteronomy 4:29–30; Luke 15:17–19 

Remember God never gives up on His Children. 

Deuteronomy 4:31; Luke 15:19–24 

A Legacy Worth Living

1 Peter 5:5-11

1. Live surrendered. 

1 Peter 5:6; 1 Peter 5:5

2. Trust God’s timing.

1 Peter 5:6; Romans 15:20–21

3.Give your burdens to God.

1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22; Philippians 4:6–7 

4. Stay spiritually alert. 

1 Peter 5:8 

5. Stand firm in faith.

1 Peter 5:9; James 1:2–4 

1. Remember God’s got you. 

1 Peter 5:10–11

Title: Psalm 139: The All-Knowing Ever-Present God

1. The Omniscient Love of God (Ps 139:1-6)

      - The all-knowing God knows me.

2. The Omnipresent Love of God (Ps 139: 7-12)

      - The all-present God is present with me.

3. The Omnipotent Love of God (Ps. 139:13-18)

      - The all-powerful God intricately made me.

4. The Wicked and the Humble (Ps. 139:19-24)

      - The righteous God knows my heart.

Psalms 19

Part 3

God has graciously chose to reveal Himself through1. GOD'S GENERAL REVELATION

Psalm 19:1-6

2. GOD'S SPECIAL REVELATIONPsalm 19:7-11

3. GOD'S SAVING REVELATIONPsalm 19:12-14

Part 2

PsalmsPart 1My Shepherd1. -If the Lord is my shepherd, then I have what I need- Psalm 23:1-2, John 10:9-102. -If the Lord is my shepherd, then I can trust where He leadsPsalm 23:3, John 10:3-43. -If the Lord is my shepherd, then I am not alone in the middle-Psalm 23:4, John 10:14, 27-28, Joshua 1:94.-If the Lord is my shepherd, then I trust the shepherd wholaid down His life for me-Psalm 23:6, John 10:11