1. RELIGIOUS!
An Old Testament Law-keeper
2. RENEWED!
A New Testament believer
3. RESOLVED!
A radical change of heart & life
1. WALK by the Spirit (Gal 5:16) Our daily, spiritual walk starts with our desires 2. LED by the Spirit (Gal 5:18) Our daily, spiritual walk is seen in our actions 3. LIVE by the Spirit (Gal 5:25) Our daily, spiritual walk is in step with our God
TRUTH! a) The Spirit of truth b) The resistance to truth c) The power of truth TRIAL! a) Its root – idolatry & covetousness b) Its outcome – mob rule TEARS! a) Of ministry b) Of fellowship c) Of Christ
1) THE CALL! “Trust Him at all times, O people.” 2) THE CRY! “Pour out your heart before Him” “When you pray let your heart be without words rather than your words without heart”. (John Bunyan) 3) THE COMFORT! God is a refuge for us
What does it look like? What does it feel like? 1 Peter 1:3 “born again to a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” A new people of God, a new covenant, a new temple, a new kingdom of priests 1 Peter 2:11-3:7 specific areas of instruction 1 Peter 3:8-12…
1. The Problem that requires the revival (43:22-24) Worship that Wearies the Lord 2. The Remedy that brings the revival (43:25-44:8) The Grace of Forgiveness, New Life and Security 3. The Outcome that follows the revival (44:9-23) Keep Remembering and Keep Rejoicing Questions for Reflection: 1. As ever, the heart of the matter is the…
1) RETURN! (v7) To the Lord of hosts 2) RESPOND! (v10) In obedience and in faith Bring in your tithes 3) RECEIVE! (v10-12) All of heaven’s blessings