Psalm: 120, 121 Meditation Luke: Jesus had recently been rejected at Nazareth. He then moved on to Capernaum about 20 miles away. It is early in His ministry. It seems strange to me that when Jesus came near a demon that the demon would announce himself almost as if to challenge Jesus. Why say anything? …
Tag: Challenge
Saturday, November 14
Psalms: 90 Meditation Esther: Queen Vashti may have been an intellectual challenge to King Artaxerxes (Xerxes) and apparently of some influence over Persia. Artaxerxes was not “evolved” (as we say today) enough to not be offended because his wife did not jump when told to. The king then issued a decree which cannot be changed …
Friday, July 31
Psalms: 51:1-17 Meditation Acts: Paul was a troublemaker. When in Thessalonica he had challenged the Jews therewith the gospel explaining that Jesus was the Christ and then backed it up with the Scripture (only the Old Testament). The Jews then formed a mob and started a riot. The Romans were skittish about riots for they …
Goodness
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review What does it mean to be good? [Hint to parents: Good is when we treat others the way God wants us to; when we love others the way God loves us.] Does God love us because we are good or …
Going Deeper: July 19
Read Romans 12:9-21 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What does goodness look like in the church? Under pressure? Out in the world? Respond. Which specific aspect of goodness jumps out at you? How is God challenging you to live the good life? Is God asking you to do something or to …
Kindness
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review How did Pastor Nate demonstrate what God’s kindness looks like? [Hint to parents: Here is a quick review based on Titus 3:4-7 We are like empty cups because we didn’t want God.We can’t fill ourselves.God’s kindness is when he pours …
Going Deeper: July 12
Read Titus 3:1-7 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What is God saying to you about the kindness he has shown you? Respond. How is God specifically challenging you to show kindness to those who are outside of the church? Is God asking you to do something or to stop doing something?Is …
Going Deeper: July 5
Read James 5:7-11 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What is God saying to you regarding patience? What are you hearing? Respond. How is God challenging you to live a different way in light of this new understanding of patience? Is God asking you to do something or to stop doing something?Is …
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