Genesis 25:19-34 (CEB)

The importance of the birthright

Genesis 25:34

Thoughts sometimes people say: "It's just one time." "No one will ever know." "He/she won't miss it." "It's not all that bad.”

We can avoid making Esau’s mistake by comparing the short-term satisfaction with its long-range consequences before we act

Before we give into whatever it is, is it worth it?

Isaiah 55:1-9 (CEB)

The passage connects with this weekend beautifully

How we get the free nourishment that feeds our soul: We are to come (verse 1), listen (verse 2), seek and call on God (verse 6)

Isaiah 55:6

Satan’s menu includes riches, relationships, prominence, acceptance, or recognition

God’s menu lists just one “item”—Jesus.

Psalm 34:8

Mark 3:20-30

Mark 3:21

Isaiah 53:2b: "No beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him."

Mark 3:23b, 24

God is always in control!

Mark 3:29

Jesus is worth being crazy over!

Proverbs 3:1-12

A lesson in godliness

Proverbs 3:3

Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 3:6

Matthew 6:33

Proverbs 3:12

God will allow us to hit rock bottom so we will realize that God is the Rock at the bottom!

Matthew 9:35-10:8

EPOCH: “Empathy,Presence, Opinion, [also known as ethical judgment] Creativity, and Hope, the ability to plan and execute a vision.”

Jesus showed us how to have empathy

Matthew 9:36

Compassion comes from the Latin word passio, meaning “suffering,” and com, meaning “with.” Jesus shows compassion towards the people around Him, which means that He “suffers with” them.

Matthew 10:5-6

May we have a godly opinion or ethical judgment towards everyone.

Matthew 10:8

Be creative in our ministry for Jesus

Matthew 10:9,10

Keep our hope in Him!

Romans 4:13-25

God’s promise to Abraham

Romans 4:22

Habakkuk 2:4

Romans 4:3b

Romans 3:10

Romans 7:18-19

Romans 4:16a

Trust God always keeps His promises

NRSV) John 14:8-17

Jesus’ attempt to prepare the disciples for what was coming

John 14:8

John 14:12a

The Holy Spirit’s help is all the help we need!

Don’t be content with simply knowing about Jesus but believing in Jesus and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in your life

John 14:26

Every day should be a new Pentecost! Let the Holy Sprit fill you everyday!

After Paul speaks of the fruit of the Spirit, he follows with the words “Against such things there is no law”.

In Paul’s letter to Galatia, he is contrasting the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit.

The dregs of society in Rome are actually the targets of Christian love.

God is not only concerned with what we do but who we are becoming.

Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV)

How can we pray on all occasions?

“What does it mean, to pray in the Spirit? I suspect it means at least several things. For starters, ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in prayer over particular situations and people. Ask the Spirit to give you words, Scripture texts, images, and pictures to inform and guide your prayers. Ask the Spirit to give you words of prophecy, knowledge, and wisdom to embolden your prayers and to be shared with others.” J.D. Walt

It’s key to pray for ourselves, but also for others

Ephesians 6:19-20

Ephesians 5:14b-17 (English Standard Version)

“What if there is no day after Easter? What if there is only Easter-today, tomorrow, and forever? Resurrection!”-J.D. Walt

Walking

Ephesians 5:15 (ESV) "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise."

Ephesians 5:15 (NIV) "Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise."

Ephesians 5:16 (ESV) "Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil."

Ephesians 5:16 (NIV) "Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil."

Ephesians 5:17 (ESV) "Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is."

Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV) "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

His way is best, but it is not forced on us.