(Ps 107:1-34) Crying out to God for help. Relationship vs. fellowship with God. Grieving the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30). Joy is a mental attitude (Jas 1:2; 2 Cor 5:7). God uses difficulties in our lives to help us grow spiritually (Jas 1:3; Rom 8:28).

James 1:1-3.

(Rom 15:4; Ex 14) Comfort and hope come directly from Scripture; the battle is the Lord’s. Salvation by grace, not by works (Rom 11:6). Are you a COG (child of God) or FOG (friend of God) (Jn 1:12, 15:14-15)? What makes an enemy of God (Jas 4:4). Living by faith (Gal 2:20).

(Matt 27:51-28:20) The empty tomb. Celebrating Jesus’ life with His seven sayings on the cross (Lk 23:34, 43, 46; Jn 19:27-28, 30; Mt 27:46).

(Jn 16:33) Peace is in Christ. Review: Points to Experience Resurrection Power. Sin and significance of the grace of God (Jas 2:10). Grieving the Holy Spirit (Eph 4:30). Why believers should work on their fellowship, not relationship, with God (1 Jn 1:3). Slide: Phase 2 Points of Observation

(Ps 27:1-14) You are not alone. Abiding in the Lord (Jn 15:4, 8:31-32). We need power to live the Christian life. This power comes from obeying God’s word and keeping His commandments (1 Jn 3:24). Sin of omission vs. commission (Jas 4:17, 2:10). What it means to say, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior” (Jn 14:23, 17:3; Lk 4:7). Slides: Points to Experience Resurrection Power.

(Mt 6: 25-34) God cares for you. Results of abiding in or remaining in Christ (Jn 15:4-15). We are commanded to abide (1 Jn 3:24). The inextricable relationship of the Father and Son (Jn 17:3). Your love for God should be evidenced by your works.

Communion.  

(Phil 4:6-7) Be anxious for nothing. Are we condemned or saved based on our works (Jn 3:18; Rom 8:8; 1 Cor 15:22)? Our spiritual life and spiritual power comes from Christ alone (Rom 8:11; Jn 15:2-6).