He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? ‭‭Mark‬ ‭4:21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity Hebrews‬ ‭6:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Answer : Repentance Question: "What does the Bible say about repentance? What does it mean to repent?"

“You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.””John‬ ‭8:32‬ ‭

What is the purpose of problems?

Answer: Problems draws nearer to the Lord.

God could’ve took Israel along the green line walking them on the beach enjoying the Mediterranean sea but instead he took them the long way around. God’s goal for Israel is maturity not comfort. Which brings us to the question who is Israel today? Answer Jesus. Are you in Jesus? God’s desire for Israel has always been to trust Him & lean not on our own understanding.

INTRO: A life not accepting the finished work of Christ is a life not living in freedom - It is not a gift.

The Focal P

Jesus The Carpenter

“ But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, {to redeem those under the law,} that we might receive adoption to sonship.”‭‭Galatians‬ ‭4:4-5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Jesus left his disciples with this one command: Love others as I have loved you.

Do you know exactly how Jesus Christ has loved you and is loving you right now?

God wants you to know and experience the love of Jesus Christ