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Mary memorized, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” But forgot this promise due to life’s struggles and sin. The Messiah breaks through her pain and separation by calling her by her true name. Reminding her that He loves her and invites her into relationship. 
 
Additional Verses 
Psalm 139:13–18; Isaiah 6:1-8; 43:1; Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2; John 3:6, 9; 12:3; 29:16; Romans 3:20-23; 5:8; Ephesians 2:8–10: 1 John 1:10

Mary memorized, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” But forgot this promise due to life’s struggles and sin. The Messiah breaks through her pain and separation by calling her by her true name.  Reminding her that He loves her and invites her into relationship.

Additional Verses
Psalm 139:13–18; Isaiah 6:1-8; 43:1; Mark 16:9; Luke 8:2; John 3:6, 9; 12:3; 29:16; Romans 3:20-23; 5:8; Ephesians 2:8–10: 1 John 1:10

I Choose You, Isaiah 6:1-8

Faithful Perseverance, Hebrews 12:1-3 
The Christian life is a thrilling race and a grueling struggle. Many witnesses are cheering us on to finish our race and win the prize (eternal life) God has promised. Set aside everything that slows you down. Press onward towards the finish line. 
 
Additional Passages: Psalms 103:12; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Acts 20:24; 1 Corinthians 9:24, 27; 12:13, 24b, 25; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:2,7; Philippians 3:14; 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 4:7; Hebrews 10:23-25,36; 11:27; James 1:12; 1 John 2:15,16; Revelation 2:3

Faithful Perseverance, Hebrews 12:1-3
The Christian life is a thrilling race and a grueling struggle. Many witnesses are cheering us on to finish our race and win the prize (eternal life) God has promised. Set aside everything that slows you down. Press onward towards the finish line.

Additional Passages: Psalms 103:12; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Acts 20:24; 1 Corinthians 9:24, 27; 12:13, 24b, 25; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Galatians 2:2,7; Philippians 3:14; 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Timothy 4:7; Hebrews 10:23-25,36; 11:27; James 1:12; 1 John 2:15,16; Revelation 2:3

Faithful Perseverance, Hebrews 12:1-3

Peter’s worth and value were wrapped up in being The Rock. When the Rock broke due to denial, he needed picking back up through forgiveness of Christ. 
 
Additional Passages: 
Matthew 16:18; 26:33; Luke 12:8-9; 22:31, 33; 1John 3:17; 12:47; 18:18; 21:9, 10, 12a; Romans 3:23; Philippians 3:8; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:9

Peter’s worth and value were wrapped up in being The Rock. When the Rock broke due to denial, he needed picking back up through forgiveness of Christ.

Additional Passages:
Matthew 16:18; 26:33; Luke 12:8-9; 22:31, 33; 1John 3:17; 12:47; 18:18; 21:9, 10, 12a; Romans 3:23; Philippians 3:8; 1 Peter 2:24; 1 John 1:9

Riding the Wrong Horse, John 21:15=19

Be Anxious For Nothing, Phil 4:4-7 
That our God who is present with us, cares for us, and knows what we need, allows us a peace in all circumstances. He has seen us through the past, is with us in the present, and we can trust Him with our future. 
 
Additional Passages: 
1 Samuel 2:1,2; John 13:35; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Philippians 4:4-7

Be Anxious For Nothing, Phil 4:4-7
That our God who is present with us, cares for us, and knows what we need, allows us a peace in all circumstances. He has seen us through the past, is with us in the present, and we can trust Him with our future. 

Additional Passages:
1 Samuel 2:1,2; John 13:35; Romans 5:1; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Philippians 4:4-7

Do Not Be Anxious, Philippians 4:4-7

HEAVEN BOUND, Phil 3:7-12 
There is a tension of living in the world but treasuring it. Paul explains the motivation to do so is found in gaining Christ, be found in Christ, and to know Christ. 
 
Additional Passages: 
Matthew 6:24; Mark 8:36; Luke 9:62; Philippians 3:7-12; James 2:19; 1 John 2:15

HEAVEN BOUND, Phil 3:7-12  
There is a tension of living in the world but treasuring it. Paul explains the motivation to do so is found in gaining Christ, be found in Christ, and to know Christ.

Additional Passages:
Matthew 6:24; Mark 8:36; Luke 9:62; Philippians 3:7-12; James 2:19; 1 John 2:15

Heaven Bound, Phil 3:7-12

No Regrets, John 10:10 
Mel Gibson as William Wallace said, “Every man dies. But, not every man really lives.” Live with No Regrets all the moments of your life. Change now the dash on your future gravestone that separates the dates of your birth and death. 
 
Additional Passages: 
Deuteronomy 10:12; Psalm 72:11; Ecclesiastes 4:12; Isaiah 55:6, 7; Matthew 7:26; 20:28; Mark 11:22; Luke 23:46; John 1:9; 3:16; 10:10; Romans 1:9, 17; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 1:4, 5; 2:7-10; 6:7; Philippians 3:12; Colossians 2:7; 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Tim. 1:15; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 9:14; 10:22, 25; 11:1; 12:2; 1 Peter 1:9; 4:10-11; 1 John 3:16

No Regrets, John 10:10
Mel Gibson as William Wallace said, “Every man dies. But, not every man really lives.” Live with No Regrets all the moments of your life. Change now the dash on your future gravestone that separates the dates of your birth and death.

Additional Passages:
Deuteronomy 10:12; Psalm 72:11; Ecclesiastes 4:12; Isaiah 55:6, 7; Matthew 7:26; 20:28; Mark 11:22; Luke 23:46; John 1:9; 3:16; 10:10; Romans 1:9, 17; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 1:4, 5; 2:7-10; 6:7; Philippians 3:12; Colossians 2:7; 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Tim. 1:15; 2 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 9:14; 10:22, 25; 11:1; 12:2; 1 Peter 1:9; 4:10-11; 1 John 3:16

No Regrets John 10:10

Recognizing that life is fleeting and we only have control of our “dash” can prompt a person to radically transform their life. God has created you, and has a plan and purpose for your life. 
 
Additional Passages: 
Job 7:6, 7; Psalm 39:4; 102:3; 139:13-16; 144:3; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 25:14-30; John 14:11; Ephesians 2:10; 4:1; 1 Corinthians 6:20; James 4:14

Recognizing that life is fleeting and we only have control of our “dash” can prompt a person to radically transform their life. God has created you, and has a plan and purpose for your life.

Additional Passages:
Job 7:6, 7; Psalm 39:4; 102:3; 139:13-16; 144:3; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 25:14-30; John 14:11; Ephesians 2:10; 4:1; 1 Corinthians 6:20; James 4:14

Living the Dash, James 4:13-15

Humankind goes through all sorts of gyrations to win hope for themselves. Yet, true eternal hope is not something we earn. It is offered as a gift of grace through Jesus Christ. 
 
Additional Passages: 
Job 11:13; Isaiah 44:7, 8-10; 16-17, 19; Jeremiah 10:3-5; Mark 8:36; Acts 17:22, 23; Romans 5:5; 8:24, 25; 15:13; 1 Corinthians 15:19; Colossians 1:27; 3:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16, 17; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:2

Humankind goes through all sorts of gyrations to win hope for themselves. Yet, true eternal hope is not something we earn. It is offered as a gift of grace through Jesus Christ.

Additional Passages:
Job 11:13; Isaiah 44:7, 8-10; 16-17, 19; Jeremiah 10:3-5; Mark 8:36; Acts 17:22, 23; Romans 5:5; 8:24, 25; 15:13; 1 Corinthians 15:19; Colossians 1:27; 3:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16, 17; 2 Thessalonians 2:16; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:2

Yearning for Hope, Philippians 3:1-11

We deem things good or bad based upon whether it benefits our harms us. God can bring good from any circumstance. Paul shares that viewpoint and demonstrates it by the example of his own life. Are you prepared to all things in your life provide God the glory? 
 
Additional Passages: 
Mark 13:9; Acts 9:16; 23:1, 23; 24:1, 26; 25:23; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; Philippians 1:21-24; Colossians 1:16; 2 Timothy 4:2

We deem things good or bad based upon whether it benefits our harms us. God can bring good from any circumstance. Paul shares that viewpoint and demonstrates it by the example of his own life. Are you prepared to all things in your life provide God the glory?

Additional Passages:
Mark 13:9; Acts 9:16; 23:1, 23; 24:1, 26; 25:23; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; Philippians 1:21-24; Colossians 1:16; 2 Timothy 4:2

For A Meaningful Purpose, Philippians 1:12-20

Wise men followed the star to find the Christ Child. They anticipated and found the Messiah. They presented precious gifts to Jesus. But even more they gave the priceless gift of their worship and lives to their King. 
 
Additional Scriptures: 
Psalm 72:11; Isaiah 45:23; Matthew 2:9-13, 26:7, 27:34; Luke 2:1-20, 23:56; Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:10; Revelations 5:8

Wise men followed the star to find the Christ Child. They anticipated and found the Messiah. They presented precious gifts to Jesus. But even more they gave the priceless gift of their worship and lives to their King. 

Additional Scriptures: 
Psalm 72:11; Isaiah 45:23; Matthew 2:9-13, 26:7, 27:34; Luke 2:1-20, 23:56; Romans 14:11; Philippians 2:10; Revelations 5:8

What Can I Give Him, Matthew 2:9-12

Messiah, Mark 14:60-64 
Jesus is called by the title, Christ or Messiah, which means “anointed one.” 
Yet he did not come to reign in the way the Jews expected. For he came as a humble servant, who was despised and rejected by men, pierced for our transgressions, and numbered with the transgressors. He came to be our Savior. 
 
Additional Passages: 
Genesis 12:3; 2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 9:6-7, 53:2-5; Micah 5:2; Matthew 16:13-16, 20; Mark 14:60-64; Phil 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:1-2, 9:12

Messiah, Mark 14:60-64
Jesus is called by the title, Christ or Messiah, which means “anointed one.”  
Yet he did not come to reign in the way the Jews expected. For he came as a humble servant, who was despised and rejected by men, pierced for our transgressions, and numbered with the transgressors. He came to be our Savior.

Additional Passages:
Genesis 12:3; 2 Samuel 7:16; Isaiah 9:6-7, 53:2-5; Micah 5:2; Matthew 16:13-16, 20; Mark 14:60-64; Phil 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:1-2, 9:12

Messiah, Mark 14:60-64

The last in the series of living in hope. We can victoriously overcome the depressing news of illness, death, chaos, despair that saps hope. Our hope is in the all-sufficiency of the blood of an overcomer—Our Lord Jesus Christ. 
 
Other Passages: 2 Chronicles 20:15; Ecclesiastes 3:12; Acts 2:42, 16:7; Romans 1:12, 15:23, 24; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Corinthians 1:10, 2:15, 3:3; Ephesians 6:10-12; Philippians 4:4-7, 13; Colossians 2:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 2 Thessalonians 4:16,17; Hebrews 10:25; 1 John 1:8

The last in the series of living in hope. We can victoriously overcome the depressing news of illness, death, chaos, despair that saps hope. Our hope is in the all-sufficiency of the blood of an overcomer—Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Other Passages: 2 Chronicles 20:15; Ecclesiastes 3:12; Acts 2:42, 16:7; Romans 1:12, 15:23, 24; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Corinthians 1:10, 2:15, 3:3; Ephesians 6:10-12; Philippians 4:4-7, 13; Colossians 2:23; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 2 Thessalonians 4:16,17; Hebrews 10:25; 1 John 1:8

Seasoned with Salt, Colossians 4:2-18

“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” This means that if we have made Christ our Lord and Master then we will look the same in all relationships, even behind closed doors. In all ways represent the Christ in you. 
 
Other Passages: 
Matthew 5:3-10, 13-16; John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 9:2; Ephesians 5:22-6:9; Colossians 2:23; 3:17; Philemon; James 3;4-5; 4:7; 1 John 3:16

“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” This means that if we have made Christ our Lord and Master then we will look the same in all relationships, even behind closed doors. In all ways represent the Christ in you.

Other Passages:
Matthew 5:3-10, 13-16; John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 9:2; Ephesians 5:22-6:9; Colossians 2:23; 3:17; Philemon; James 3;4-5; 4:7; 1 John 3:16

Behind Closed Doors, Colossians 3:18-4:1

Growing Down Deep, Colossians 2:6-23 
Christ in whom all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form. Yet, Christ’s Church falters over “shadows of things that were to come.” To maintain faith we must be grounded in the all-sufficiency of Christ. And, not allow anyone to take away our prize, which is Christ. We have died to self to live with Christ. 
 
Other Passages: 
Mark 4:17-19; Luke 6:46; John 3:3, 7:17; Romans 1:20, 4:11, 5:36; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Galatians 4:9, 10; Ephesians 2:1, 5, 8; Colossians 1:16, 18, 20, 22; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 10:5, 10; 1 Peter 2:24

Growing Down Deep, Colossians 2:6-23
Christ in whom all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.  Yet, Christ’s Church falters over “shadows of things that were to come.”  To maintain faith we must be grounded in the all-sufficiency of Christ.  And, not allow anyone to take away our prize, which is Christ.  We have died to self to live with Christ.

Other Passages:
Mark 4:17-19; Luke 6:46; John 3:3, 7:17; Romans 1:20, 4:11, 5:36; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Galatians 4:9, 10; Ephesians 2:1, 5, 8; Colossians 1:16, 18, 20, 22; Titus 3:5; Hebrews 10:5, 10; 1 Peter 2:24

Growing Down Deep, Colossians 2:6-23

In desperate times, Paul stood out as one rejoicing amidst the trials. He was humbled, exhilarated, and honored that God forgave him and called him to proclaim the gospel message to the world. The all-sufficiency of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection bestowed upon Paul his faith and eternal hope. 
 
Other passages: 
Ecclesiastes 4:12; Matthew 13:44, 45; John 7:17; Acts 1:8; 9:15,16; 2 Timothy 2:4, 5; Heb. 10:25; 1 Peter 4:1, 2; Revelation 3:14

In desperate times, Paul stood out as one rejoicing amidst the trials.  He was humbled, exhilarated, and honored that God forgave him and called him to proclaim the gospel message to the world.  The all-sufficiency of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection bestowed upon Paul his faith and eternal hope.

Other passages:
Ecclesiastes 4:12; Matthew 13:44, 45; John 7:17; Acts 1:8; 9:15,16; 2 Timothy 2:4, 5; Heb. 10:25; 1 Peter 4:1, 2; Revelation 3:14

Christ In You, Colossians 1:24-2:5

Jesus shares three parables showing that the Good Shepherd seeks the lost, spares no expense to find them, and forgives the repentant sinner. Our Lord unconditionally loves all people and seeks after them. 
 
Other Passages: Psalm 23:1-3; Jeremiah 31:10-20; Ezekiel 34:15, 16; Matthew 9:12-13; 18:12-14; Luke 13:34; 14:35; John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 2:21

Jesus shares three parables showing that the Good Shepherd seeks the lost, spares no expense to find them, and forgives the repentant sinner.  Our Lord unconditionally loves all people and seeks after them.   

Other Passages: Psalm 23:1-3; Jeremiah 31:10-20; Ezekiel 34:15, 16; Matthew 9:12-13; 18:12-14; Luke 13:34; 14:35; John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9; Revelation 2:21

Don't Lose Your Marbles, Luke 15:1-32

First Will Be Last, Matthew 19:16-20:16 
Jesus challenges a rich young man to reconsider how his goodness and self-worth are defined and acquired. The man was satisfied with his righteous acts. But Jesus tells him that is not enough. The parable of a landowner’s generosity to the unworthy is analogous to God’s unmerited grace. 
 
Scriptures 
Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 6:21; 21:31; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30; Romans 3:23

First Will Be Last, Matthew 19:16-20:16
Jesus challenges a rich young man to reconsider how his goodness and self-worth are defined and acquired.  The man was satisfied with his righteous acts.  But Jesus tells him that is not enough.  The parable of a landowner’s generosity to the unworthy is analogous to God’s unmerited grace.

Scriptures
Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 6:21; 21:31; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30; Romans 3:23

First Will Be Last, Matthew 19:16-20:16

Knowing what lay ahead for him, Jesus resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem. He willingly went into the scorn, abuse, flogging, the Cross and death for the sake of all the world. Even while we ignore him, deny him, mock him, and sin against him; he willingly gave us his love that we might have forgiveness, a renewed relationship with the Father and life eternal. 
 
Scripture Verses: 
Mark 8:30-31; 10:33-34; Luke 9:51-54; 10:10, 12, 16; Romans 5:8; Philippians 2:6-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Knowing what lay ahead for him, Jesus resolutely set his face to go to Jerusalem.  He willingly went into the scorn, abuse, flogging, the Cross and death for the sake of all the world.  Even while we ignore him, deny him, mock him, and sin against him; he willingly gave us his love that we might have forgiveness, a renewed relationship with the Father and life eternal.  

Scripture Verses:
Mark 8:30-31; 10:33-34; Luke 9:51-54; 10:10, 12, 16; Romans 5:8; Philippians 2:6-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Resolutely Set His Face, Luke 9:51-56

Our third study on living fully for Christ which can only be realized as you recognize who Christ is and what he has done for you. Have you looked into the mirror and forgotten who you are? In order to be who Christ has called you to be will be accomplished less by your efforts and work, and more my remembering who you are, a child of God. 
 
Additional Scriptures: 
Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13; 9:22; Colossians 2:12, 13, 20; 3:1, 8-10; James 1:22-25

Our third study on living fully for Christ which can only be realized as you recognize who Christ is and what he has done for you.  Have you looked into the mirror and forgotten who you are?  In order to be who Christ has called you to be will be accomplished less by your efforts and work, and more my remembering who you are, a child of God.

Additional Scriptures:
Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13; 9:22; Colossians 2:12, 13, 20; 3:1, 8-10; James 1:22-25

A Mirror Image, James 1:22-25

The Advent Wreath is made up of four candles, to represent the four centuries of waiting between Malachi and Matthew. We light a different candle each week, shining the light on the themes of HOPE, PROMISE, JOY, and PEACE that has entered into the world. Without God we are lost and without hope. But God would have us know through this Advent season the he offers us a promised hope bringing everlasting light. 
 
Additional passages: 
Genesis 12:1-2; 15:5, 6, 17-18; 18:17-19; Isaiah 1:4; 6:5; 9:2, 4, 6-7; Matthew 1:21; 11:30; John 6:38, 40; 8:12

The Advent Wreath is made up of four candles, to represent the four centuries of waiting between Malachi and Matthew.  We light a different candle each week, shining the light on the themes of HOPE, PROMISE, JOY, and PEACE that has entered into the world.  Without God we are lost and without hope.  But God would have us know through this Advent season the he offers us a promised hope bringing everlasting light.

Additional passages:  
Genesis 12:1-2; 15:5, 6, 17-18; 18:17-19; Isaiah 1:4; 6:5; 9:2, 4, 6-7; Matthew 1:21; 11:30; John 6:38, 40; 8:12

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