Christ has set us free. G.R.A.C.E. - God's Riches at Christ's Expense. (Lk 4:16-37; Gal 5:1-6; I Pet 2:15-16)

Lk 4:16-19

Poor: those who are reduced to begging.

Who are the people around me who are poor?

What is the Good News?

Where and how do I proclaim it? (Lk 4:16-19; Ps 51:16-17)

The critical importance of affirming and modeling Biblical Fatherhood. (Eph. 6:4)

Psalm 23:1-3; Isaiah 40:11-14; Exodus 33:14; Matthew 11:28; John 10:1-5, 11-14; Psalm 28:9; Psalm 79:9

In the new birth we...receive a new life, not a new religion. ...don't just witness the supernatural: we experience it. ...don't get an improvement of our life; God creates in us new life.

"The best style of prayer is that which cannot be called anything else but a cry." - Charles Spurgeon

Jesus made time to be alone with his Father. Jesus sacrificed to spend time with his Father. Jesus avoided distractions by getting alone with his Father. Jesus brought his request to his Father. A.C.T.S. Prayer: Adoration, Confession, Thanks, Supplication (Mk 1:35; Mt 7:7-11; Mt 14)

Mt 7:7-11; Heb 4:12; Mt 4; Dt 6:16; 13

1. Fasting humbles us. Fasting reveals what controls us. 2. Fasting disciplines us by strengthening our ability to overcome the flesh in other areas of our lives. 3. Fasting focuses us on God by constantly reminding us of our mission. (Mt 6:16-18; Mt 7:7-11)