Lonely Place Praying (Mark 1:29-45). Just like Peter’s mother had a fever, what is burning you up? Christ is willing to take on the brokenness for you. Do you believe Christ is willing to touch your life, cleanse your life and heal you? Will you witness openly about your encounter with the Good News?

Demon Destroying Preaching (Mark 1:14-28). Jesus said Kairos time is full, turn away from sin and trust the promises of God. The fisher men are the first to turn away from an old life to follow. Then in Sabbath worship Christ encounters a demon possessed attender. While people are pondering, the demonic knows the demon destroyer.

Heaven Ripped Start (Mark 1:1-13). The start of the Good News is nothing less than the Son of God has come. John the Baptizer preaches a word that does something. Are you going to confess your sins? Recognize you cannot have faith without being under assault from the devil.

True Speaking Mouth (Proverbs 8:1–21). The Lord’s mouth makes truth by what it speaks. God’s Word makes just and declares who is righteous. Rather than toiling with the false gods of wealth, chose the Word that is beyond comparison. To dwell in God’s wisdom is to overcome the arrogance, perversity and evil of this world.

Victimizing Whoring Idolatry (Proverbs 7:1-27). The idolatry of this world perfumes itself and covers itself with alure. Idolatry chases after you like a horny suitor. Don’t be deceived because it is going in for the kill to ensnare and slaughter you. Preserve the teaching of God on the tablet of your heart so you will live.

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Do we enslave ourselves to the debts of others? While we are called to help others, we cannot take responsibility for them. Our created response is be fruitful in this life. What moves in our lives? Faith or rebellion. Wickedness becomes incarnate in our bodily actions. Does your mortal body become a platform for sin?

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Claim Inherited Wisdom (Proverbs 4:1–27). Youth are warned not to throw away the life giving Wisdom passed down. The Wisdom of God does not hamper our course, but guides us away from stumbling. Wisdom keeps our mortal body from being a platform for perversity.

Loving Snot Out (Proverbs 3:11–20). Being rebuked for wayward rebellion is the discipline of a loving LORD. The greatest blessing you can have that will give long life is the LORD’s wisdom. This Wisdom will give sweet sleep, courage, and sure footedness. What are you seeking to take hold of? Silver, gold and other shiny things or the creating wisdom of God?

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Mocking Complacent Fools (Proverbs 1:20–33). The wisdom of God is not the wisdom of this foolish, rebellious world. The beginning of wisdom is rightly orienting your love and desires towards the LORD. Since sinners disregard the counsel of the LORD they are struck by calamity. The fear of the LORD results in living without fear of harm.

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Who’s Your Go-To Idol? (Psalm 40). When you are in the slimy pit, what do you look to for strength? God is mindful of you, are you thinking of God? God keeps you eternally even though your heart fails you.  (cf. Heb 10:1-10)