Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Scripture Used: Mark 8:27-36, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 16:17, John 1:29, 

Grace...

1. Opens our eyes to see
2. Is something we grow in

You are the Messiah means...

1. Sin is a reality
2. An interactive life with God is possible

Scripture Used: Mark 7:1-7, 14-15, 20-23 NIV

Legalism: (a) a strict adherence to the letter of the law while missing the heart of the law…

(b) a strict adherence to a code of behavior as a means to earn the approval of God…

Notes

Legalism…

•emphasizes behavior over heart

•is connected to a condemning spirit

•sets aside the commands of God

We are pulled to the grace of the cross.

Scriptures for self-study: Genesis 17:7, Jeremiah 32:3, John 1:12,  Ephesians 1:5

Scripture Used: Mark 6:30-44

Notes

Apprenticeship Journey

• Presence
  • Prioritize
  • Engage
  • Leads to compassion
• Ownership
  • Tasks
  • Sacrifice
  • Leads to serving
• Influence
  • People-Oriented
  • Invitational
  • Leads to hospitality

Scripture used: Mark 5:21-42

Notes:

1. Because his power is so great, no enemy is too strong.
2. Because his power is so great, no life is too far gone.
3. Because his power is so great, no situation is final.
4. Because his power is so tender, no situation escapes his attention.
5. Because his power is so tender, no person is out of reach.
6. Because his power is so tender, no hurt is beyond his reach. 
7. Because his power is so strong and tender, there is no life he cannot restore.

Scripture Used: Mark 4:34, Mark 4:15, Matthew 13:19, Mark 4:5-7, Mark 4:16-19, Mark 4:8, Mark 4:20

Quote: 

“Worry implies that we don't quite trust God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what's happening in our lives. Stress says the things we are involved in are important enough to merit our impatience, our lack of grace towards others, or our tight grip of control. Basically, these two behaviors communicate that it's okay to sin and not trust God because the stuff in my life is somehow exceptional. Both worry and stress reek of arrogance. They declare our tendency to forget that we've been forgiven, that our lives are brief ... and that in the context of God's strength, our problems are small, indeed.”
― Francis Chan, Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

Notes:

The condition of your heart is key to living a spiritually fruitful life.
And that includes a receptive heart,
and here, a trusting heart,
And now, a surrendered heart.

Scripture Used: Mark 3:1-6 NLT

Notes:

1. Jesus Notices
2. Jesus Recognizes
3. Jesus Exposes
4. Jesus Heals

What it means for us:

1. Call to confession
2. Call to obedience

Scripture Used: Mark 2:12, Mark 2:4, Mark 2:14

Scripture Used: Mark 10:42-45, Mark 1:9-18

Notes:

Three Practices

• Study Together

• Memorize Mark 10:42-45

• Intentional Serving

Observations about the Kingdom of God

•Availability

•Kingdom in a war whose King has won

• Kingdom with a calling

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 6; Mark 9:24, Matthew 7:7-8, Hebrews 10:25, Psalm 34:8

Notes:

What Faith is:

• Not feelings
• Not absence of doubt
• An act of the will

How to live with doubt:

• Ask questions
• Stay involved in community
• Start where you are