Men throughout time have created gods that have no power n The idols of the Bible were powerless....

Men throughout time have created gods that Men throughout time have created gods that

have no powerhave no power

The idols of the Bible were powerless. The idols of the Bible were powerless. (Psa 135:15-18)(Psa 135:15-18)



Psalm 135:15-18 (NKJV)Psalm 135:15-18 (NKJV) - The idols of - The idols of the nations the nations areare silver and gold, The work of silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. 16 They have mouths, but men’s hands. 16 They have mouths, but they do not speakthey do not speak; Eyes they have, but ; Eyes they have, but they they do not seedo not see; 17 They have ears, but they do ; 17 They have ears, but they do not hear; Nor is there not hear; Nor is there anyany breath in their breath in their mouths. 18 Those who make them are like mouths. 18 Those who make them are like them; them; So isSo is everyone who trusts in them. everyone who trusts in them.



That is what these men wanted. Why? That is what these men wanted. Why? Because they could live as they wished!Because they could live as they wished!




The consequences of these desires caused The consequences of these desires caused men to become unable to reason. men to become unable to reason.




The consequences of these desires caused The consequences of these desires caused men to become unable to reason. men to become unable to reason.

There was much bitter fruit to eat. There was much bitter fruit to eat. (Rom 1:20-21, 28)(Rom 1:20-21, 28)



Romans 1:20-21 (NKJV)Romans 1:20-21 (NKJV) - For since the - For since the creation of the world His invisible creation of the world His invisible attributesattributes are clearly seen, being understood by the are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, things that are made, eveneven His eternal power His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify not glorify HimHim as God, nor were thankful, but as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and became futile in their thoughts, and their their foolish hearts were darkenedfoolish hearts were darkened..



Romans 1:28 (NKJV)Romans 1:28 (NKJV) - And even as they - And even as they did not like to retain God in did not like to retain God in theirtheir knowledgeknowledge, God gave them over to a , God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;not fitting;



It is possible to take the name of the true It is possible to take the name of the true God and make Him into another god. God and make Him into another god. (2 Cor 11:4)(2 Cor 11:4)



2 Corinthians 11:4 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 11:4 (NKJV) - For if he - For if he who comes preaches who comes preaches another Jesusanother Jesus whom whom we have not preached, or we have not preached, or ifif you receive a you receive a different spiritdifferent spirit which you have not received, which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!accepted—you may well put up with it!



This approach yields the same result as This approach yields the same result as idolatry. idolatry. (2 Tim 3:4-5)(2 Tim 3:4-5)



2 Timothy 3:4-5 (NKJV)2 Timothy 3:4-5 (NKJV) - traitors, - traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form having a form of godliness but denying its powerof godliness but denying its power. And . And from such people turn away! from such people turn away!



What is your God like?What is your God like?



What is your God like?What is your God like? When we begin to know and trust the true When we begin to know and trust the true

God we cannot imagine the power that He God we cannot imagine the power that He would bring into our lives. would bring into our lives. (Eph 3:20-21)(Eph 3:20-21)



Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV)Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV) - Now to Him - Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or thinkabove all that we ask or think, according to , according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him the power that works in us, 21 to Him bebe glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.generations, forever and ever. Amen.



The key is not God but our faith. God will The key is not God but our faith. God will always be faithful. always be faithful. (Mt 21:21-22)(Mt 21:21-22)



Matthew 21:21-22 (NKJV)Matthew 21:21-22 (NKJV) - So Jesus - So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done. 22 And whatever things you ask in done. 22 And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”prayer, believing, you will receive.”



Notice the theme in the verses we will study Notice the theme in the verses we will study today. God is described as faithful, able and today. God is described as faithful, able and just. Why? So that we might believe, obey just. Why? So that we might believe, obey and be blessed.and be blessed.



Notice the theme in the verses we will study Notice the theme in the verses we will study today. God is described as faithful, able and today. God is described as faithful, able and just. Why? So that we might believe, obey just. Why? So that we might believe, obey and be blessed.and be blessed.

When we see like this we will give When we see like this we will give emphasis to building our faith. What does emphasis to building our faith. What does out God tell us He is able to do?out God tell us He is able to do?

To accomplish His will without the proudTo accomplish His will without the proud

The Jews thought they had God in a fix. The Jews thought they had God in a fix. (Mt 3:8-9)(Mt 3:8-9)


Matthew 3:8-9 (NKJV)Matthew 3:8-9 (NKJV) - Therefore bear - Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, 9 and do not fruits worthy of repentance, 9 and do not think to say to yourselves, ‘We have think to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as Abraham as ourour father.’ For I say to you father.’ For I say to you that that God is able to raise up children to God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stonesAbraham from these stones..


If they were Children of Abraham then how If they were Children of Abraham then how could God destroy them?could God destroy them?


If they were Children of Abraham then how If they were Children of Abraham then how could God destroy them?could God destroy them?

This proud attitude caused them to see This proud attitude caused them to see God’s goodness and then think that they God’s goodness and then think that they deserved it! deserved it! (Rom 2:4-5)(Rom 2:4-5)


Romans 2:4-5 (NKJV)Romans 2:4-5 (NKJV) - Or do you despise - Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? 5 goodness of God leads you to repentance? 5 But in accordance with But in accordance with your hardness and your hardness and your impenitent heartyour impenitent heart you are treasuring up you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God,revelation of the righteous judgment of God,


God will not help the proud! God will not help the proud! (1 Pt 5:5-6)(1 Pt 5:5-6)


1 Peter 5:5-6 (NKJV)1 Peter 5:5-6 (NKJV) - Likewise you - Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to younger people, submit yourselves to youryour elders. Yes, all of elders. Yes, all of youyou be submissive to one be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for another, and be clothed with humility, for ““God resists the proudGod resists the proud, But, But gives grace to gives grace to the humble.” the humble.” 6 Therefore humble 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,that He may exalt you in due time,


““God will inevitably appear to disappoint God will inevitably appear to disappoint the man who is attempting to use him as a the man who is attempting to use him as a convenience, a prop, or a comfort for his convenience, a prop, or a comfort for his own plans. God has never been known to own plans. God has never been known to disappoint the man who is sincerely disappoint the man who is sincerely wanting to cooperate with his own wanting to cooperate with his own purposes.” - J. B. Phillips purposes.” - J. B. Phillips


We need to be careful not to let our We need to be careful not to let our experience as “members of the church” experience as “members of the church” cause us to be blind to our sins and make us cause us to be blind to our sins and make us think that God serves us.think that God serves us.


We need to be careful not to let our We need to be careful not to let our experience as “members of the church” experience as “members of the church” cause us to be blind to our sins and make us cause us to be blind to our sins and make us think that God serves us.think that God serves us.

How can men be leaders and then justify How can men be leaders and then justify obvious wrongs? obvious wrongs? (Jn 18:28)(Jn 18:28)


John 18:28 (NKJV)John 18:28 (NKJV) - Then they led Jesus - Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, go into the Praetorium, lest they should be lest they should be defileddefiled, but that they might eat the , but that they might eat the Passover.Passover.


Do you see how much you need God? Do Do you see how much you need God? Do not fight Him!not fight Him!

To deliver us from temptation that To deliver us from temptation that overwhelmsoverwhelms

We need to see the real danger we face We need to see the real danger we face from Satan. from Satan. (Lk 22:31)(Lk 22:31)


Luke 22:31 (NKJV)Luke 22:31 (NKJV) - And the Lord said, - And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you, that he may sift youyou as wheat. as wheat.


The power of Satan is found in temptation The power of Satan is found in temptation that leads to sin. that leads to sin. (Mt 6:13)(Mt 6:13)


Matthew 6:13 (NKJV)Matthew 6:13 (NKJV) - And do not lead - And do not lead us into temptation,us into temptation, But deliver us from But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.the power and the glory forever. Amen.


The overconfident think they have no need. The overconfident think they have no need. Here is where Satan will always have his Here is where Satan will always have his way. How do you think?way. How do you think?


The overconfident think they have no need. The overconfident think they have no need. Here is where Satan will always have his Here is where Satan will always have his way. How do you think?way. How do you think?

God will provide for those who humbly God will provide for those who humbly seek help. seek help. (Heb 2:17-18)(Heb 2:17-18)


Hebrews 2:17-18 (NKJV)Hebrews 2:17-18 (NKJV) - Therefore, in - Therefore, in all things He had to be made like all things He had to be made like HisHis brethren, that He might be a merciful and brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things faithful High Priest in things pertainingpertaining to to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that He Himself has people. 18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid He is able to aid those who are temptedthose who are tempted..


God’s very nature in emphasized in this God’s very nature in emphasized in this promise. promise. (1 Cor 10:12-13)(1 Cor 10:12-13)


1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NKJV) - Therefore - Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but except such as is common to man; but God God isis faithfulfaithful, who , who will not allow you to be tempted will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are ablebeyond what you are able, but with the , but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear that you may be able to bear it.it.


If we do not know the struggle and threat of If we do not know the struggle and threat of sin then we may not be trying at all.sin then we may not be trying at all.

To forgive us when we repent and turn to To forgive us when we repent and turn to HimHim

We all should know the pain of shame and We all should know the pain of shame and the joy of forgiveness. the joy of forgiveness. (Psa 51:7-12)(Psa 51:7-12)


Psalm 51:7-12 (NKJV)Psalm 51:7-12 (NKJV) - Purge me with - Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me hear shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me hear joy and gladness, joy and gladness, ThatThat the bones You have the bones You have broken may rejoice. 9 Hide Your face from broken may rejoice. 9 Hide Your face from my sins, my sins, And blot out all my iniquities. 10 And blot out all my iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. renew a steadfast spirit within me.


11 Do not cast me away from Your 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me salvation, And uphold me by Yourby Your generous generous Spirit.Spirit.


We face a real danger in becoming We face a real danger in becoming hardened to sin and thus becoming blind.hardened to sin and thus becoming blind.


We face a real danger in becoming We face a real danger in becoming hardened to sin and thus becoming blind.hardened to sin and thus becoming blind.

We also face a danger in being We also face a danger in being overwhelmed by guilt. overwhelmed by guilt.


God is faithful to forgive us!God is faithful to forgive us!


God is faithful to forgive us!God is faithful to forgive us! We are baptized into Christ with faith in His We are baptized into Christ with faith in His

operation.operation. (Col 2:11-13) (Col 2:11-13)


Colossians 2:11-13 (NKJV)Colossians 2:11-13 (NKJV) - In Him you - In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 buried with Him in baptism, in of Christ, 12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with which you also were raised with HimHim through faith in the working of Godthrough faith in the working of God, who , who raised Him from the dead. raised Him from the dead.


13 And you, being dead in your trespasses 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses,forgiven you all trespasses,


We repent and confess our sins for We repent and confess our sins for forgiveness of a God who is faithful. forgiveness of a God who is faithful. (1 Jn 1:7-9)(1 Jn 1:7-9)


1 John 1:7-9 (NKJV)1 John 1:7-9 (NKJV) - But if we walk in the - But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, confess our sins, He is faithful and just to He is faithful and just to forgive us forgive us ourour sins and to cleanse us from all sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousnessunrighteousness..


Have you ever doubted the forgiveness of a Have you ever doubted the forgiveness of a man? (Ex. Joseph’s brothers)man? (Ex. Joseph’s brothers)


Have you ever doubted the forgiveness of a Have you ever doubted the forgiveness of a man? (Ex. Joseph’s brothers)man? (Ex. Joseph’s brothers)

We need the assurance that God gives us in We need the assurance that God gives us in His word. HE is able!His word. HE is able!

To provide and care for us each dayTo provide and care for us each day

How many of us realize how fragile we are?How many of us realize how fragile we are?


How many of us realize how fragile we are?How many of us realize how fragile we are? Jesus wants us to know about the power and Jesus wants us to know about the power and

ability of our God. ability of our God. (Mt 10:29-31)(Mt 10:29-31)


Matthew 10:29-31 (NKJV)Matthew 10:29-31 (NKJV) - Are not two - Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.sparrows.


We should neither arrogantly proceed as if We should neither arrogantly proceed as if nothing bad will happen nor be so nothing bad will happen nor be so worrisome that we fail to see God’s care. worrisome that we fail to see God’s care. (Mt 6:33-34)(Mt 6:33-34)


Matthew 6:33-34 (NKJV)Matthew 6:33-34 (NKJV) - But seek first - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day things. Sufficient for the day isis its own its own trouble.trouble.


The ultimate care that God has for us is our The ultimate care that God has for us is our spiritual welfare. spiritual welfare. (Jude 24-25)(Jude 24-25)


Jude 1:24-25 (NKJV)Jude 1:24-25 (NKJV) - Now to Him - Now to Him who who is able to keep you from stumbling,is able to keep you from stumbling, And to And to present present youyou faultless Before the presence of faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, 25 To God His glory with exceeding joy, 25 To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, our Savior, Who alone is wise, BeBe glory glory and majesty, and majesty, Dominion and power, Both Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.now and forever. Amen.


We need to know that the battle will be won We need to know that the battle will be won if we hold on to God’s provisions.if we hold on to God’s provisions.(Jn 10:29-23)(Jn 10:29-23)


John 10:29-33 (NKJV)John 10:29-33 (NKJV) - My Father, who - My Father, who has given has given themthem to Me, to Me, is greater than allis greater than all; and ; and no one is able to snatch no one is able to snatch themthem out of My out of My Father’s handFather’s hand. 30 I and . 30 I and MyMy Father are one.” 31 Father are one.” 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Then the Jews took up stones again to stone Him. 32 Jesus answered them, “Many good Him. 32 Jesus answered them, “Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me?” which of those works do you stone Me?”


33 The Jews answered Him, saying, “For a 33 The Jews answered Him, saying, “For a good work we do not stone You, but for good work we do not stone You, but for blasphemy, and because You, being a Man, blasphemy, and because You, being a Man, make Yourself God.”make Yourself God.”


We must let His word work in our hearts if We must let His word work in our hearts if we are to find these blessings. we are to find these blessings. (Jn 8:31-32)(Jn 8:31-32)


John 8:31-32 (NKJV)John 8:31-32 (NKJV) - Then Jesus said to - Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”truth shall make you free.”


Do you have a confidence in the daily care Do you have a confidence in the daily care of God?of God?

To increase our faith and make us To increase our faith and make us strongerstronger

Do you remember what it was like when Do you remember what it was like when you first became a Christian?you first became a Christian?



You and others may have thought that you You and others may have thought that you might not make it!might not make it!



You and others may have thought that you You and others may have thought that you might not make it!might not make it!

Please remember this warning to those who Please remember this warning to those who see as men do. see as men do. (Rom 14:4)(Rom 14:4)


Romans 14:4 (NKJV)Romans 14:4 (NKJV) - Who are you to - Who are you to judge another’s servant? To his own master judge another’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for to stand, for God is able to make him standGod is able to make him stand..


Hopefully we will be one of the tools God Hopefully we will be one of the tools God uses to help others. uses to help others. (Rom 15:1)(Rom 15:1)


Romans 15:1 (NKJV)Romans 15:1 (NKJV) - We then who are - We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.weak, and not to please ourselves.


God works through His word to provide God works through His word to provide powerful blessings! powerful blessings! (Acts 20:32)(Acts 20:32)


Acts 20:32 (NKJV)Acts 20:32 (NKJV) - “So now, brethren, I - “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.who are sanctified.


We each should go through a process from We each should go through a process from being weak and vulnerable to being being weak and vulnerable to being strong and knowledgeable. strong and knowledgeable. (Rom 16:25-27)(Rom 16:25-27)


Romans 16:25-27 (NKJV)Romans 16:25-27 (NKJV) - Now to Him - Now to Him who is able to establish you according to who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began mystery kept secret since the world began


26 but now made manifest, and by the 26 but now made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures made known to all prophetic Scriptures made known to all nations, according to the commandment of nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith—27 to God, alone wise, faith—27 to God, alone wise, bebe glory glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.


How does this happen? It happens day by How does this happen? It happens day by day.day.


How does this happen? It happens day by How does this happen? It happens day by day.day.

The test of this growth will be seen in The test of this growth will be seen in action. action. (2 Cor 9:8)(2 Cor 9:8)


2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV) - And - And God God isis able to make all grace abound toward youable to make all grace abound toward you, , that you, always having all sufficiency in all that you, always having all sufficiency in all things,things, may have an abundance for every may have an abundance for every good work.good work.


Please notice the knowledge of the grace of Please notice the knowledge of the grace of God that motivates.God that motivates.


Please notice the knowledge of the grace of Please notice the knowledge of the grace of God that motivates.God that motivates.

The one who has grown will not have to be The one who has grown will not have to be begged to do God’s work.begged to do God’s work.

To bring us to an eternal place with HimTo bring us to an eternal place with Him

We are blessed when we see the temporary We are blessed when we see the temporary nature of this life and trust in God.nature of this life and trust in God.


We are blessed when we see the temporary We are blessed when we see the temporary nature of this life and trust in God.nature of this life and trust in God.

Jesus showed us the only way to have Jesus showed us the only way to have something that will last. something that will last. (Mt 6:19-21)(Mt 6:19-21)


Matthew 6:19-21 (NKJV)Matthew 6:19-21 (NKJV) - “Do not lay up - “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.there your heart will be also.


Paul had no regrets for the sacrifices made Paul had no regrets for the sacrifices made for Christ. for Christ. (2 Tim 1:12)(2 Tim 1:12)


2 Timothy 1:12 (NKJV)2 Timothy 1:12 (NKJV) - For this reason I - For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that believed and am persuaded that He is able He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until to keep what I have committed to Him until that Daythat Day..


We ultimately are looking to be raised form We ultimately are looking to be raised form the dead to be with Christ.the dead to be with Christ.


What is our God able to do? What is our God able to do? (Phil 3:21)(Phil 3:21)


Philippians 3:21 (NKJV)Philippians 3:21 (NKJV) - who will - who will transform our lowly body that it may be transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which to the working by which He is able even to He is able even to subdue all things to Himselfsubdue all things to Himself..


We cannot know how to live until we know We cannot know how to live until we know how to die.how to die.


We cannot know how to live until we know We cannot know how to live until we know how to die.how to die.

What is your God able to do? What is your God able to do?


We show our faith by a diligent application We show our faith by a diligent application of His word. of His word. (Jude 20-21)(Jude 20-21)


Jude 1:20-21 (NKJV)Jude 1:20-21 (NKJV) - But you, beloved, - But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.eternal life.


There is a great peace and purpose when we There is a great peace and purpose when we serve a living God by faith! serve a living God by faith! (Phil 4:6-7)(Phil 4:6-7)


Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) - Be anxious - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.minds through Christ Jesus.

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