Luke 7:18-23 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1I Be honest about your doubt. II Let doubt move you toward Jesus.III When in doubt practice stubborn faith.

Ecclesiastes 4: 1-12I The reality of suffering/injusticeII The reason for suffering/injusticeOne of the things about you that is most like God is the ability to choose.III Our response to suffering/injustice“In this world you will have tribulation (trouble) but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world!” John 16:33“These temporary troubles are winning for us a permanent reward out of all proportion to our pain.” II Corinthians 4:17 (Phillips)

Acts 17:24-28I God oversees the movement of all peoples. II God generally establishes the government for the protection of all people.III God specifically commands His Church to provide for His people.IV God seeks, shelters, serves, and showers the refugee with His grace.More Muslims have come to Christ in the past 20 years than in the past 1400 years combined! Speak the gospel clearly. When self is no longer our God, safety is no longer our concern. Pray to God earnestly. Act justly.Love sacrificially. Hope confidently.

John 20:1-101. Everything I’ve ever done wrong is forgiven.2. I learn God’s purpose for my life.3. I get God’s strength for daily living.4. I am guaranteed eternal life.“Jesus said ‘I am the one who raises the dead and gives them life again. Anyone who believes in me, even though he dies shall live again. He is given eternal life for believing in me and shall never perish." John 11:25-26 “God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever BELIEVES in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16Turn everything over to Jesus.Relax in his love.Use my life to serve God by serving others. Suffer for doing what’s right. Trust what he says. “To all who received him [that’s Jesus Christ], to those who believed in his name, Jesus gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12

John 20:24-31Every personal encounter with God is a resurrection experience.I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21It is those who wait in faith, those who welcome Christ’s resurrection into their remorse and pain who find His power.