The people of God need to (1) show up (2) do as God instructs (3) the victory is ours.

Jesus has come and in the death burial and resurrection has won the battle over sin and death. All we have to do is

show up, do as God instructs and the victory is ours!

There is an open door policy in God's throne room. 

Enter boldly and bring worries, concerns and anxieties. Bring yourself and your sins.

The blessing of being in Christ is knowing you have a place to go and bring your burdens.

Jesus is the one, he has always been the one!

I. He is the one in he creation Gen. 1:1, John 1:1 Col. 1:16

II. He is the one in the cradle Gal. 4:4, Heb, 2:14, Phil. 2:7, John 1:14-18

John the baptizer is in prison Matthew 11:1-6

1. wrestling with doubt about Jesus

2. Feeling stuck/captive 

3. asking questions, unsure and uncertain about the identity of Jesus

Are you the one or do we seek another? Jesus is the one, he has always ben the one!

I. He is the one in the creation Gen, 1:1; John 1:1; Colossians 1:16; Gen. 1:26

J- Jesus 

O- Others

Y- Yourself

Psalm 120:7; Acts 4:1-31

I. Riled up by the message of Jesus Acts 4:1-4

II. Railed against the message of Jesus Acts 4:3-21

III. Responded to the threats Act 4:23-31

The Message of Christ crucified is...

1. Justification Romans 4:25

2. Reconciliation 2 Cor. 5:20-21

3. Defeat of Death Hebrews 2:14-15

4. Hope 1 Peter 1:3-4

Are you "IN CHRIST",  where there is justification, reconciliation, defeat of death and hope? Galatians 3:26-29 you must be immersed in water for the remission of sins. Matt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:16 John 3:3-5; Acts 2:38,8:35-39;22:16; Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:26-29; Colossians 2:12; 1 Peter 3:21

Things that have not changed nor will they ever change!

I. The world still lies under the sway of the wicked one 1 John 5:19

II. The worlds still affected by sin and death Romans 5:12

III. The world still needs Jesus and the gospel Romans 1:16

IV. The world will still be judged John 5:28,29; 2 Cor. 5:10

You've heard about Goldie locks and the three bears but have you heard about the three bears of Galatians?

1 Bear one another's burdens Gal. 6:1-2

2. Bear your own burden Gal. 6:5

3. Bear the marks of the Lord Jesus in your body Gal. 6:17