“Behold, I am about to make Jerusalem a cup of staggering to all the surrounding peoples. The siege of Jerusalem will also be against Judah.
Zechariah 12:2
TAKING INVENTORY OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
As a follower of Jesus, exploring and exercising your spiritual gifting is a vital and exciting part of your spiritual journey.
GODLY DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
BESEECH, BLESS, BELIEVE
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord. The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar! Psalm 118: 25-27 (ESV)
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH
The mission of the Church is to prepare the way for the final establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth. Its purpose is, first, to develop in men's lives Christ-like attributes; and, second, to transform society so that the world may be a better and more peaceful place in which to live.
DEALING WITH THE TIMES OF ASSAULT AND PRESSURE IN OUR LIVES
Whether you’re facing a global or personal crisis or a mix of both, building resilience can help you cope with stress, overcome adversity, and enjoy the better days to come. Building resilience can help you better adapt to life-changing events, cope with turbulent times, and bounce back from hardship and tragedy.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
A "sign of the times" is something that shows the kinds of things that are happening, popular, important, etc., in a culture at a particular period in history.. In the Bible, the Pharisees and Sadducees requested a sign from Jesus in their misled disbelief of His divinity.
THE RESURRECTION - EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
IT IS FINISHED
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 (ESV)
ACCEPTANCE, AFFIRMATION AND ASSURANCE
God does not come by every day to reassure us. Faith is the bridge between God’s reassuring visits. Remember what God last said to you and hold on to that until once again God speaks.