Rob begins a series where we review the vision of Jacob's Well in the context of our upcoming 10 year anniversary.

Rob works through the inclusion of both men and women in the nativity story.

Rob takes us through the varied socio-economic backgrounds included in the story of Jesus' birth.

Rob takes us through the cross-cultural aspects of the Nativity.

What does the Lord require of you?

Have justice. Steadfast love and to walk humbly with your God.

Micha ch 6 vs 6-8

Deuteronomy ch 10 vs 10-13 ch 6 vs 5

Isaiah ch 42 vs 1-4

Hosea ch 6 vs 6

1 Samuel ch 15 vs 22

John ch 15 vs 13

Amos ch 3 vs 3

Hebrews ch 5 vs 11-14

Food metaphors to bible

Start small then advance thirst for more

Metaphor

Milk before solid foods

1st Corinthians ch 3 vs 1-7

Milk is for new Christians, Solids are for mature Christians

The Lord helps us grow not the pastor

1st Thessalonians ch 5 vs 20

Test what others say about the bible with the bible, go look in the bible

Test everything believe the truth.

Fellowship allows us to strengthen our faith in God to keep us centered on Him. Alone Satan has a way of convincing us to pull away from God.

Acts 2:42-47

Hebrews 10:24-25

2Corinthians 8:1-6

Matthew 5:14-16