First Belton

Continuing the Not Ashamed series, today we will consider the idea that every believer has a story (Luke 19:1-10). Whether a person began to follow Jesus at the age of six through the leading of their family or began to follow Jesus as an adult after years of running from God, the story they have is a fantastic story of God’s grace and love for His children. May we never be ashamed of the story God has written for us!

The first the purposes of the burnt offering was to make atonement
God desires to be among his people
God desires to be worshiped by all his people
God desires to make atonement

Second purpose of burnt offering: emphasize your prayer request or emphasize your praise
How to be a living burnt offering
You must offer your best
You must be obedient
You must offer all of yourself
You must be a living burnt offering every day

The Result: You are a pleasing aroma to the Lord

A Patient Man
A Hard Worker
Give them an example to follow
A Good Listener
Create an environment for good listening
A Faithful Friend
Talk to your kids
Be a cheerleader for your kids
A Righteous Soul
Speak life into your children
When it is age appropriate, share your victories and defeats with your children

A Call to Praise
An Individual Calling
A Generational Calling
A Family Calling