Jacob - The Man Who Wrestled With God

Genesis 32:22-32

God came to Jacob in the time of his self-inflicted desperation (James 2:13)

God loved Jacob, but he wasn't suitable for use until his pride and independence were broken (2 Cor 12:10)

God will always win the wrestling match.

Exodus 2:23-3:12

Failure neither disqualifies, nor defines you: it can however prepare you.

God is not impressed with anything about you. He's interested in your humility and availability.

We all have estimations of ourselves, but who we are is not nearly as important as who God is.

Knowing Your Enemy - The Flesh

Romans 7:15-25, 8:1

 

Life Points:

Specifically pray for awareness, vision and conviction.

The strength to better our lives comes from above.

Life life, as Jesus did, from a posture of strength and security.

Spiritual Warfare - The Flesh (Galatians 5:16-21)

Is the rhythm of your life in the Spirit or in the flesh?

Any aspect of one's personality that is not in keeping with the Spirit of Christ must be changed

Life and death really comes down to a choice between Spirit and flesh.

John 17:1-18

Life Points:

The bait is security, identity and purpose. The hook is that such will never exist, in any meaningful way, without Jesus Christ as Lord.

Hold onto the things of this world with an open hand.

We work from security, identity and purpose as opposed to working for them.

 

Know Your Enemy - The World

Know Your Enemy - The Devil