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Read stories of baptism in the Bible:

-Jesus’ Baptism: Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3, John 1

-Early Church: Acts 2.37-41, Acts 8.26-40, Acts 10

Read stories of communion in the Bible:

-Jesus’ last supper with his disciples: Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22

-Early church: Acts 2, Acts 20:7-16

Articles:

Baptism @ Seaside

Bible Project: The Meaning of Baptism in the Bible

Bible Project: Why Is the Lord’s Supper Significant in the Bible?

Baptism of the Holy Spirit: What It Means & How We Get it Wrong

The Biblical Basis of Baptism

Books:

Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All Three by Gordon T. Smith

How do we rise above the chaos and conflict of life? 

By trusting God to faithfully lead us as we walk forward in His ways, instead of our own.

Our Ways:

-Bitter conflict

-Selfish politicking

-Perpetual revenge

God’s Ways:

-Obedience to God

-Justice on God’s terms

-Peace through forgiveness

-Lament

Getting our bearings in Act 2 of the Old Testament book of Samuel.

3 Key Themes in Samuel:

-God opposes the proud & exalts the humble

-Despite human evil, God is at work

-God will raise up a messianic King 

Bible Project 1&2 Samuel: https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-samuel/

Peter was weighed down with his failure, guilt and shame.

Jesus wasn’t done with Peter, and he’s not done with us!

Here is what Jesus does to restore us:

1. Jesus pursues us.

2. Jesus provides for our needs.

3. Jesus conquers our failure, guilt and shame with his love.

4. Jesus brings purpose to our lives. We now extend his love to others.

+From fear to joy. [John 20:19-20]

+From futility to Spirit-filled vitality. [John 20:21-22]

+From conflict to peace (through forgiveness). [John 20:23]