Psalms: 69 Meditation 1 Corinthians: I think that today most Christians whether they know it or not, are dualists. That philosophy condemns the flesh as being evil and he spirit (soul) as being good. Paul wants us to understand that because Jesus lived a perfect life – his flesh was also good as when God …
Tag: Holy Spirit
Saturday, September 12
Psalms: 139 Meditation Philippians: “Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ…” (v. 18) This can only mean that they live a life which does not manifest the Holy Spirit in their lives. An enemy of the cross of Christ should bring tears to our eyes. Paul then pleads for unity, if not for …
Sunday, September 6
Psalm: 63 Meditation Acts: “Judge for yourself whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God.” (v. 19) This same conclusion was arrived at by the midwives in ancient Egypt when Pharaoh decreed that all Hebrew male children shall be killed. That was a persecution. This was to become a persecution …
Thursday, June 18
Psalm: 83 Meditation Luke: “David calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?” Turnabout is fair play. These lawyers continually try to trip up Jesus, so he just gave them something to think about. What David may have meant may not have had any bearing on what the Holy Spirit was doing. David …
The Fruits of the Spirit
Listen. Listen to the prerecorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review. How did trying to play soccer without any rules show Pastor Nate that freedom is NOT doing whatever you want? Lesson. Do you guys want to know what freedom is? To find out we have to learn what freedom is for. …
Going Deeper: June 7
Read Galatians 5:13-26 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. What is God saying to you about the power of the Holy Spirit and your freedom? Respond. How will you respond and walk in step with the Holy Spirit? Is God asking you to do something or to stop doing something?Is He calling …
Pentecost Sunday
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review Do you guys remember why Pastor Steve wore that crazy alien mask? [Hint to parents: The Holy Spirit came down on the church at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit gave the church special powers to tell people about the kingdom of …
Going Deeper: May 31
Pentecost Sunday Read Acts 2:1-21, 36-41 together. Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall) Listen. How does God let us know that his kingdom has come and Jesus has taken his place on the throne? How does the Holy Spirit announce his arrival? What effect does he have on the church and on the crowd …
Ascension Sunday
Listen. Listen to the pre-recorded Children’s Message together. You can find it at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall Review Why are the disciples sad? Pastor Nate said that it is a good thing that Jesus is going away. What two clues did he give to help us find out why this is true? [hint to parents: Pastor Nate pointed …
Friday, April 17
Psalm: 136 Meditation John: The scene is the Last Supper. Jesus is telling His disciples that He is “going away” – as it turns out, the very next day and then permanently 40 days after that. This news casts a pall over the disciples because they will feel “rudderless” (fishermen – remember?) without Jesus. He …
