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Big Idea- Repentance is the only language of reconciliation.----1- Repentance is Risky--2- Repentance is Reputation--3- Repentance Restores----Truth- Jesus earned our reconciliation with God so that we might seek reconciliation with others.----Application- Live knowing that Jesus-s ongoing care and support enables you to risk your reputation in order to be restored with others.----Action- Without justification or rationalization, seek reconciliation with someone with whom you are in conflict.

Big Idea- Honoring God Means Considering Others Better Than Your Self----Truth- Considering others as better than yourself is a true testimony to your faith in Jesus.----Application- Live knowing that your humility in front of others is a proportionate demonstration of your faith in Jesus.----Action- Find the person you are most critical of this week. Speak not a word of criticism. Pray for a heart of prayer for them.

Big Idea- Three Truths about Knowing God-s Will----1- God does not grow weary when you wonder.--2- God gives you support.--3- You will be challenged.----Truth- God takes great joy supporting His children as they wrestle with His will.--Application- Seek God-s will knowing your obedience to His will is an act of love -John 14-.----Action- Read your Bible this week with the posture that you are helpless without God-s wisdom and the insight of the Holy Spirit.

Big Picture Question- What are your options when you are bitter-----1- Gather in a Community of Hope--2- Inflict Pain and Isolate--3- Take Responsibility----Truth- Bitterness is an indication of a hardened heart and a retreat from Godly community.----Application- Live knowing that when we take comfort in the love of Christ and shelter in a Godly community, we are able to grow in faith and avoid bitterness.----Action- Take time this week to journal through a bitter situation. Ask these questions---1- What circumstance in your past has been the most difficult to reconcile---2- What circumstance presently tempts your heart towards bitterness---3- Is there a circumstance or relationship that tempts you to think that the grace of Jesus is insufficient-

Big Idea- Our heroes are just like us. We all need a Savior.----1- We struggle to trust God.--2- We trust our own strength--3- We trust our own wisdom----Truth- God uses Godly people who struggle just like we do, but their struggles, along with our own, should create an affection for our Savior, Jesus.----Application- Live knowing that your struggle to trust God in intended to make you thankful for the love of Jesus, not fearful that you will lose it.----Action- Pray for and support your church leaders as they struggle along with you to trust Jesus

Big Picture Question- What are the blessings of faithfully kept covenants-----1- Faithfully kept covenants give assurance--2- Faithfully kept covenants give protection--3- Faithfully kept covenants give peace----Truth- God-s covenantal faithfulness give His people an assurance of protection and peace.----Application- Live knowing that you are moment by moment protected from both your sin and the wrath of God because of Jesus- faithful obedience, His death on the cross, and His--resurrection.----Action- Pray against every earthly fear in your life asking God to replace it with faith, assurance, and peace.

Big Idea- Every Knee Shall Bow and Every Tongue Shall Confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Big Idea- Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be--persecuted.----1- The world will be jealous of God-s favor in your life.--2- The world will try to distract you from God-s call in your life.--3- The world will fear God-s work in your life.