Wisdom is the skill of choosing the right thing to do in the complex reality of life when moral rules don't apply.1. Each day we are to put our trust in the grace of God (his STEADFAST LOVE or FAITHFUL LOVE or LOYAL LOVE).2. When we trust in God, WISE CAUTION shows up in our lives.3. When we trust in God, we will be generous with our possessions, we will honor God with our wealth.

Exodus 3:1-6Hebrews 10:19-25Romans 5:1-3Hebrews 4:14-16Leaning into paradigm shifts.Jesus as the ultimate paradigm shift.

Psalm 23John 10:10-11, 27-301. God is our provider (verse 1)2. God is our protector (verse 4)3. God is forever present in our lives (verse 6)

Luke 24:44-461 Samuel 17:41-451. The evil that causes problems in our world is multidimensional.2. At the cross Jesus disarmed and triumphed over Satan and all of his principalities and powers.3. We activate the power of the cross whe we apply truth to our life.Spend time in the Word daily--arming ourselves in Truth.

Acts 2:37-38The signifiance of baptismTestimonies before baptism from each individual.

1 Samuel 17David and Goliath1. Our World is filled with powerful giants.2. Giants use INTIMIDATION.3. Giants use INSULTS.Jesus dealt with the ultimate giants of life, empowering us to deal with the ordinary giants.The courage of David.

Hewbrews 10:1 "For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near."Old Testament as foreshadowing of the New TestamentTypology - figures pointing to Christ as fulfillment of the lawChrist paid the debt of our sin ONCE and FOR ALLFurther readings:Noah - Genesis 6Melchizedek - Genesis 14:17-24Joseph - Genesis 37Moses - Exodus 1Joshua - Joshua 1

Is the Bible Reliable (Part 2)Exodus 14:10-31The Red Sea Crosing of Exodus 141. There are always things in this world that will want to control us, to claim ownership over our lives.2. the Princile of Grace (consistent throughout the Bible)3. Why is this grace given to us?All of our worldly problems and afflications are as nothing compared to the Salvation that God is offering us through Christ Jesus. That He has already achieved.

Matthew 5:17-20Luke 24:44-46What is the bible about?What does it point to?1. Jesus is the point of the bible.2. Jesus explains the value of the bible.3. Every part of the bible is authoritative.4. We need to personally trust in Jesus Christ.

John 20:1-2, 10-29Easter Sunday Sermon1. Refocus our view of Jesus Christ2. Refocus our view of ourselves3. Refocus our view and attention on others