Here we'll work through Matthew Chapters 1&2 verses (Mt 1:12-2-23). Be sure to read the story on your own too! In chapter 2 of his Gospel, Matthew wants us to see both the miraculous conception of Jesus as a fulfillment of God's promise as well as the incredible threat that Jesus' life poses to the powers of this world. Jesus is no ordinary baby, his very life demands the right to the throne that evil sits upon.

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What is the meaning of water baptism? Baptism is a well-known church ordinance that represents being dead to sin and being raised to a new life with Christ. In the Gospels, we see that Jesus Himself was baptized, but what for? Why would a sinless man be baptized?

Jesus's baptism is a powerful moment where Jesus identifies with humanity in their sin, failures, and brokenness. Jesus came to identify with us so that we could identify with Him. 

SCRIPTURE:

Romans 6:2-7

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Read through the Gospel of Matthew with me! This is pt.1; The Bible is God's primary means of speaking to and directing his people but it can sometimes be confusing and hard to read. Hopefully, this series helps you dive into the scripture for the first time, or at a deeper level than you have on your own. When you read, expect to encounter God and plan on walking away with an application that changes the way you live moving forward- That's how scripture works upon us.

Here we'll work through Matthew Chapter 1 verses 1-17 (Mt 1:1-17). But verse 1 really says it all!

It's easy to skip this long list of names in chapter 1 but Matthew is trying to tell us something significant about who Jesus is through these names that every 1st century Jew would have known.

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Part 1: Word Study

The word “witness” is used in the Bible to describe both a person and an action—someone who sees something and then talks about what they’ve seen. You might know the word “evangelism” as the same thing. What’s most interesting about the word witness is how it illuminates the story of Scripture, especially the role of the people of God.

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Part 2: Message

Selfless - Bold in Witness: with Pastor Craig Groeschel

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The Fall of Man has serious consequences for our world, what is the solution? It's the doctrine of God's Salvation of Man Through Jesus. Man's only hope of redemption is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God.

Salvation is received through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. By the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, being justified by grace through faith, man becomes an heir of God, according to the hope of eternal life.

SCRIPTURE:

Luke 24:47

John 3:3

Romans 10:13-15

Ephesians 2:8

Titus 2:1

Titus 3:5-7

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The wisest thing you can do is get wisdom! Did you know that? How do you become wise? This message from Pastor Mark Robinson is a great one for helping you grow wiser.

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How do we discover your identity and calling?  How do we discover our potential and walk in that? Dr. Debbie is super passionate about this very question!

There are 3 Major Stages to discovery

STAGE 1 - An Initial Awareness

- this is where you start to sense there's a greater purpose for your life

STAGE 2 - Interpret and Understand (unpacking)

- this is a season of discovery and stepping into it.

STAGE 3 - Living Out Your Calling 

- this is where you truly start to step into and live your purpose.

GREAT QUESTIONS TO ASK:

Do you know what God says about the identity of His people?

When do you feel the most effective?

What could you stay up all night talking about? (passions)

Ask trusted and wise people what they see in you?

What do you like to learn? What do you like to explore?

Assessments:

Meyers Briggs Personality Test | 16personalities.com

StrengthsFinder | https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/strengthsfinder.aspx

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So many people say something like, "I want to go back to how things were before this", so did the Israelites in the Exodus from Egypt but they seem to forget they were slaves... They loved God's promise but they hated God's process so much that they wanted to go back to slavery? We're a lot like them, we love the promises God makes with us but we can easily grumble and complain about the process he chooses to use. I've been thinking about this a lot this week and want to invite you in on the journey.

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What exactly is the Fall of Man? Man was truly created good and upright; for God said, "Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness." However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical death but also spiritual death, which is separation from God.

SCRIPTURE:

Genesis 1:26,27

Genesis 2:17

Genesis 3:6

Romans 5:12-19

We must begin to recognize our own fallenness. The problem of sin exists within each of us and only upon seeing it in ourselves can we then come to God to allow Him to work on our heart condition.

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For this series, we’ve explored who Jesus really is and what that truth means for all of us.

Jesus is God, he is Savior, he is Truth, and Jesus is more than just a friend. If Jesus is your friend, and even more than that, it changes everything; lean into, lean on, and trust in Jesus; especially during this season where it's so easy to believe you are alone. Jesus promises that you never are.

Deuteronomy 31:6 | Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

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