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Rest is a satisfied relationship between God and his creation (which includes us). Our rest is found when we enter God's rest.

Reflection on journeying toward God's house and enjoying the goodness and joy of being with God

When Christians grow to where God becomes our greatest fear instead of men, we can enjoy God and love others well

Practical instuctions on love, leaders, and staying grounded by continually going to Christ.

Practical instructions on love, leaders and staying grounded by continually going to Christ.

Examples of endurance and the "great cloud of witnesses"

Jesus' sacrifice once for all allows us to approach God with Confidence

Jesus' sacrifice once for all allows to approach God with confidence

There's a real danger of spiritual drift when we cease to grow and mature. The greatest risk is falling away from the great promises completely.

Why Jesus had to become flesh and blood to save us

Jesus is the divine Son, not just a messenger

Biblical friendship means relationship of closeness, loyalty, honestly which serve like iron sharpening iron, since all frienship has an influence of your company on your character.

1. The problem of living without purpose 2. Where purpose is not found 3. Where purpose is truly found

The Psalm recounts suffering so crushing that he feels abandoned by God. So much so that Jesus quotes it in reference to his crucifixion. Yet even in the raw cry of feeling forsaken there is room to praise the faithfulness of God

Jesus Christ ist the eternal victorious king that no one can oppose.

God knows and cares about every part of us. Blessed is the one who is rooted deeply in him.

The arrival of Jesus as the one is the culmination of a story of redemption that tracks back 700 years. Now that he's here, everyone must respond to his arrival.

"God with us" means God is not distant or unapproachable. He chooses to reveal his greatest glory to the most overlooked people in the most humble way.

Isaiah 9 reveals the nature of the "Immanuel" child. He isn't just called "God with us"; he is "Mighty God" and "Prince of Peace." The Christmas story in Luke shows this prophecy fulfilled. God's presence brings peace not through power and intimidation, but through humility and accessibility to all.

Advent begins with the radical, hopeful promise that God himseld would provide a sign of his presence, breaking into human history in a miraculous way. Matthew explicitly states that Jesus's birth is the direct fulfillment of this specific Immanuael prophecy. God's presence.

God promises a new heavens and a new earth and blessing upon Isael and beyond

God promises a new heavens and a new earth and blessings upon Israel and beyond.

God puts his invitation to come and join in the blessings of the completed work of the servant.

The servant of the Lord will be despised and rejected, will suffer greatly and will be crushed because of the sin of others - this is how will save.

There's a stark contrast between the Israel's rebellious failure and hardness of heart through which they refused to heed God's call, despite God's might acts. But God reveals how his new servant, who's listening, obedient ear, even to the extent of suffering, leads to his vindication.

In this special episode of the CPE Church podcast, Ezekiel sits down with Ps Matt Fong to discuss some of your other big questions that have been asked during our 'Big Questions' sermon series. Got more questions? Visit our website www.cpechurch.com or leave a message or comment below. 1:35 Some Christians I know act the same or worse than non-Christians. The Christian part can seem like an add on. 3:56 How do we know if we love stuff more than we love God, since stuff is a necessary part of

Suffering is part and the parcel of a fallen world but it is not the final destination. God is no indifferent to the suffering of our world. He has experienced the worst of it at the corss which, is part of the plan to redeem the world.

We know God is real through various evidences. Psalm 19:1-2 / Roman 1:20 (Heavens/Nature), Genesis 1 (Humanity), John 1 & 20 (History/Jesus).