The life of Jesus was filled with healing, caring for the poor, and feeding the hungry. Jesus even sat with sinners, and time after time, the sinner’s lives were changed forever.

The gifts of the spirit are just as alive today, as they were in the time of Jesus, available for us to continue the ministry of Jesus.

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

 

Romans 1:11, Romans 1:16–17, Acts 1:8

YouVersion Notes

‘I know you by name, and you have also found grace in My sight.’

What if being known by God was all that mattered?

In the end, it’s all that will matter.

God loves everyone the same. God does not have the same relationship with everyone.

Not everyone who says, “Lord, Lord!” has made God Lord, and are living and walking in His Way. Jesus is the Way. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus.

When I’m not walking His Way, I’m walking in darkness, and will experience unnecessary pain.

Does God know you?

Are you on the way of the wicked or the way of the righteous?

God’s Ways are the Way of Life.

 

John 14:6, Exodus 33:13, Psalm 25:4–5, Exodus 33:1–12, Matthew 7:21–23

“Where are you staying?” Is that the first thing you would want from Jesus? To know where you could go to be with Him?

Out of everything they could have requested of Jesus – spending time with Jesus was the most important thing to John & Philip. It changed their priorities, it moved them to follow the Teacher, to share their testimony and bring people to Jesus.

EVERYTHING CHANGES WHEN WE MEET & ABIDE WITH JESUS!

HIS PRESENCE IS EVERYTHING!

 

John 1:35-42

Pastor Matt Scott of The Gathering Place Church in Moody, AL shares his testimony of pastoring a church that was big but wasn’t deep, and a two year process of getting to know God as a person.

God gave Matt a phrase – “There is more.” It was an invitation to get to know and receive more of God, if Matt was interested.

It’s also an invitation for you.

Matt discovered four things that allowed him to experience more of God.

1) Develop Hunger

2) Create Space

3) Remove Barriers

4) Capitalize on Opportunities

It’s not about a formula, but it is about experiencing more of God as a person, who is interested in developing a relationship with you. Will you accept the invitation?

 

 

YouVersion Notes

Has God ever told you something, and yet there were still things He didn’t let you know?

Many times, our faith in God can be measured by how much detail we require BEFORE we do what He tells us.

Is what God said to you enough? Or are the details you don’t know too much for you to obey? Do you require confirmation from people to validate what you’ve heard from the creator of the universe?

Which moves you the most?

WHAT GOD SAYS VS WHAT HE LETS US KNOW

 

Exodus 33:12, Deuteronomy 30:11–14, John 21:17–22, Isaiah 45:3–4, Matthew 7:21–23

 

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