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Proverbs 27:17 NIV“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Key #1 - Will Shape your Standards1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Key #2 - Will influence your DirectionAmos 3:3How can two walk together unless they be in agreement?Proverbs 13:20 NIV“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”2 Corinthians 6:14 NLTDon't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?  Key #3 - Should Reflect the kind of person you want to becomePhilippians 3:17 NIVJoin together in following my example… and keep your eyes on those who live as we do. Key #4 - Should CALL YOU TO GOD'S STANDARD1 Samuel 23:16 NLTJonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God. 

Proverbs 27:17 NIV“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Key #1 - Will Shape your Standards1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV“Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” Key #2 - Will influence your DirectionAmos 3:3How can two walk together unless they be in agreement?Proverbs 13:20 NIV“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”2 Corinthians 6:14 NLTDon't team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?  Key #3 - Should Reflect the kind of person you want to becomePhilippians 3:17 NIVJoin together in following my example… and keep your eyes on those who live as we do. Key #4 - Should CALL YOU TO GOD'S STANDARD1 Samuel 23:16 NLTJonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God. 

Proverbs 31:28-29“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Key #1 - Speak Life, Even in the MessProverbs 18:21“The tongue has the power of life and death.” Key #2 - Model the Message2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Key #3 - Pray Bold PrayersJames 5:16“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” Key #4 - Love Unconditionally, Lead Intentionally Proverbs 22:6“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” 

Proverbs 31:28-29“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” Key #1 - Speak Life, Even in the MessProverbs 18:21“The tongue has the power of life and death.” Key #2 - Model the Message2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Key #3 - Pray Bold PrayersJames 5:16“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” Key #4 - Love Unconditionally, Lead Intentionally Proverbs 22:6“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” 

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Key #1 - It's Weather TestedMatthew 7:25 NIVThe rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Key #2 - Chooses Covenant Over ConvenienceHebrews 7:22 NIVJesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.Ephesians 5:25 NLTFor husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her. Key #3 - Practices Patience1 Corinthians 13:4 NLTLove is Patient…Ephesians 4:2 NIVBe completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Key #4 - Allows God to fill the Gaps1 Peter 4:8 NIV"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Key #1 - It's Weather TestedMatthew 7:25 NIVThe rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Key #2 - Chooses Covenant Over ConvenienceHebrews 7:22 NIVJesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.Ephesians 5:25 NLTFor husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her. Key #3 - Practices Patience1 Corinthians 13:4 NLTLove is Patient…Ephesians 4:2 NIVBe completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Key #4 - Allows God to fill the Gaps1 Peter 4:8 NIV"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."

Mathew 7:24-27 NIV “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” Key #1 - The Cornerstone: The Main Brick Ephesians 2:20“Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.”Isaiah 28:16 NASBTherefore this is what the Lord God says: “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, A precious cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. The one who believes in it will not be disturbed. Key #2 - The Brick of Vulnerability: Be Real2 Corinthians 6:11“We have spoken freely to you… and opened wide our hearts to you.” Key #3 - The Mortar of Forgiveness: Hold it TogetherColossians 3:13“Bear with each other and forgive one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Key #4 - The Brick of Encouragement: Build UpProverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Key #5 - The Insulation of Grace: Give Room to GrowRomans 15:7“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”Philippians 1:6“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” 

Mathew 7:24-27 NIV “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” Key #1 - The Cornerstone: The Main Brick Ephesians 2:20“Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord.”Isaiah 28:16 NASBTherefore this is what the Lord God says: “Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, A precious cornerstone for the foundation, firmly placed. The one who believes in it will not be disturbed. Key #2 - The Brick of Vulnerability: Be Real2 Corinthians 6:11“We have spoken freely to you… and opened wide our hearts to you.” Key #3 - The Mortar of Forgiveness: Hold it TogetherColossians 3:13“Bear with each other and forgive one another… Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Key #4 - The Brick of Encouragement: Build UpProverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Key #5 - The Insulation of Grace: Give Room to GrowRomans 15:7“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”Philippians 1:6“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” 

Acts 1:3 NIVAfter His suffering, He presented Himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. KEY #1: - God's just getting startedLuke 24:6-7"He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'”Romans 8:28 NIV"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." KEY #2: - The Empty Tomb Is Our Receipt1 Corinthians 15:17"And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." KEY #3: - The Resurrection Rewrites Our Story2 Corinthians 5:17"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"Romans 8:37"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." 

Acts 1:3 NIVAfter His suffering, He presented Himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. KEY #1: - God's just getting startedLuke 24:6-7"He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'”Romans 8:28 NIV"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." KEY #2: - The Empty Tomb Is Our Receipt1 Corinthians 15:17"And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." KEY #3: - The Resurrection Rewrites Our Story2 Corinthians 5:17"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"Romans 8:37"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." 

Hosea 6:2“After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will restore us, that we may live in His presence.” Exodus 3:7-8“I have seen the oppression of my people. I have heard their cries. I am aware of their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them.”  Exodus 10:21"Raise your hand, and darkness will fall across the land — a darkness so thick, it can be felt." Exodus 10:23"No one could see anyone else or move about for three days. Yet all the Israelites had light in the places where they lived." Matthew 27:45-46“At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o'clock…” Isaiah 50:6“I gave my back to those who beat me… I did not hide from shame.”

Hosea 6:2“After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will restore us, that we may live in His presence.” Exodus 3:7-8“I have seen the oppression of my people. I have heard their cries. I am aware of their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them.”  Exodus 10:21"Raise your hand, and darkness will fall across the land — a darkness so thick, it can be felt." Exodus 10:23"No one could see anyone else or move about for three days. Yet all the Israelites had light in the places where they lived." Matthew 27:45-46“At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o'clock…” Isaiah 50:6“I gave my back to those who beat me… I did not hide from shame.”

Key Verse: “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.” – John 14:9 (NIV) Do you look like your Heavenly Father? Jesus said, “I only do what I see the Father doing” (John 5:19) NIV THE PROBLEM: Why We Don't Look Like the Father“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires.” – John 8:44 (NIV) We Forget That Looking Like Jesus is the Goal“Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” – 1 John 2:6 (NIV) THE SOLUTION: How to Look Like the Father Key #1 - Be Filled with the Holy Spirit“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV) Key #2 - Do What Pleases the Father “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light and find out what pleases the Lord.” - Ephesians 5:8-10 NIV How do we know what He loves?   ⁃  Through His Word.  ⁃  Through time in prayer.  ⁃  Through communion with the Spirit Key #3 - Take Care of What's Important to Him “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Are you aligned with what God calls important—or just what feels convenient? “Be imitators of God in everything you do, for then you will represent your Father as his beloved sons and daughters.” - Ephesians 5:1 TPT 

Key Verse: “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.” – John 14:9 (NIV) Do you look like your Heavenly Father? Jesus said, “I only do what I see the Father doing” (John 5:19) NIV THE PROBLEM: Why We Don't Look Like the Father“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires.” – John 8:44 (NIV) We Forget That Looking Like Jesus is the Goal“Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” – 1 John 2:6 (NIV) THE SOLUTION: How to Look Like the Father Key #1 - Be Filled with the Holy Spirit“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV) Key #2 - Do What Pleases the Father “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light and find out what pleases the Lord.” - Ephesians 5:8-10 NIV How do we know what He loves?   ⁃  Through His Word.  ⁃  Through time in prayer.  ⁃  Through communion with the Spirit Key #3 - Take Care of What's Important to Him “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NIV) Are you aligned with what God calls important—or just what feels convenient? “Be imitators of God in everything you do, for then you will represent your Father as his beloved sons and daughters.” - Ephesians 5:1 TPT 

Romans 10:14-15 NLT“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? …That is why the Scriptures say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!'” Key #1 - What You Carry Defines YouLuke 6:45 NIV“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Key #2 - Carriers Are ContagiousMatthew 5:14-16 MSG“You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world… By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God.”Acts 4:13 NIV“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” Key #3 - The Message Is Worth the WeightLuke 14:27 NIV“Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.”2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”Key #4 - You Don't Carry It AloneMatthew 11:28-30 MSG“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me… Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”

Romans 10:14-15 NLT“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? …That is why the Scriptures say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!'” Key #1 - What You Carry Defines YouLuke 6:45 NIV“For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Key #2 - Carriers Are ContagiousMatthew 5:14-16 MSG“You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world… By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God.”Acts 4:13 NIV“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” Key #3 - The Message Is Worth the WeightLuke 14:27 NIV“Whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.”2 Corinthians 4:17 NIV“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”Key #4 - You Don't Carry It AloneMatthew 11:28-30 MSG“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me… Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”

Galatians 6:7-8 NIV"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."Judges 16:4-5 NIV"Some time later, he fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek whose name was Delilah. The rulers of the Philistines went to her and said, 'See if you can lure him into showing you the secret of his great strength and how we can overpower him so we may tie him up and subdue him. Each one of us will give you eleven hundred shekels of silver.'”Key #1 - Be Careful Who You Let InProverbs 4:23 NIV"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Key #2 - If You Play With Fire, You Will Get BurnedJudges 16:6 NIV"So Delilah said to Samson, 'Tell me the secret of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.'"Judges 16:7 NIVSamson answered her, “If anyone ties me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I'll become as weak as any other man.”1 Corinthians 10:12 NIV"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!"Key #3 - Deception Always Leads to DestructionJudges 16:19-21 NIV"After putting him to sleep on her lap, she called for someone to shave off the seven braids of his hair, and so began to subdue him. And his strength left him. Then she called, 'Samson, the Philistines are upon you!' He awoke from his sleep and thought, 'I'll go out as before and shake myself free.' But he did not know that the Lord had left him. Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes and took him down to Gaza. Binding him with bronze shackles, they set him to grinding grain in the prison."Key #4 - God's Grace is GreaterJudges 16:28 NIV"Then Samson prayed to the Lord, ‘Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more...'"

Galatians 6:7-8 NIV"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life."Judges 16:4-5 NIV"Some time later, he fell in love with a woman in the Valley of Sorek whose name was Delilah. The rulers of the Philistines went to her and said, 'See if you can lure him into showing you the secret of his great strength and how we can overpower him so we may tie him up and subdue him. Each one of us will give you eleven hundred shekels of silver.'”Key #1 - Be Careful Who You Let InProverbs 4:23 NIV"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."Key #2 - If You Play With Fire, You Will Get BurnedJudges 16:6 NIV"So Delilah said to Samson, 'Tell me the secret of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.'"Judges 16:7 NIVSamson answered her, “If anyone ties me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I'll become as weak as any other man.”1 Corinthians 10:12 NIV"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!"Key #3 - Deception Always Leads to DestructionJudges 16:19-21 NIV"After putting him to sleep on her lap, she called for someone to shave off the seven braids of his hair, and so began to subdue him. And his strength left him. Then she called, 'Samson, the Philistines are upon you!' He awoke from his sleep and thought, 'I'll go out as before and shake myself free.' But he did not know that the Lord had left him. Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes and took him down to Gaza. Binding him with bronze shackles, they set him to grinding grain in the prison."Key #4 - God's Grace is GreaterJudges 16:28 NIV"Then Samson prayed to the Lord, ‘Sovereign Lord, remember me. Please, God, strengthen me just once more...'"

Job 14:7-9Metaphor - Word or phrase to suggest a likeness, compare Psalm 1:1-3Hope - Cord, expectancy Romans 11:18Yet - Nevertheless

Job 14:7-9Metaphor - Word or phrase to suggest a likeness, compare Psalm 1:1-3Hope - Cord, expectancy Romans 11:18Yet - Nevertheless

James 2:17 NIV"Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." Key #1 - Faith Starts with a Step1 Samuel 14:6 (NIV)"Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, 'Come, let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.'” Key #2 - Risk-Takers Are History-Makers1 Samuel 14:7 (NIV)"‘Do all that you have in mind,' his armor-bearer said. ‘Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.'” 1 Samuel 14:13-15 (NIV)"Jonathan climbed up, using his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer right behind him. The Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and killed behind him. In that first attack, Jonathan and his armor-bearer killed some twenty men in an area of about half an acre. Then panic struck the whole army—those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties—and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God." Key #3 - The Right People Strengthen Your FaithHebrews 10:24-25"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another." Key #4 - Faith in Motion Inspires Others1 Samuel 14:22-23 (NIV)"When all the Israelites who had hidden in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were on the run, they joined the battle in hot pursuit. So on that day the Lord saved Israel, and the battle moved on beyond Beth Aven."

James 2:17 NIV"Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." Key #1 - Faith Starts with a Step1 Samuel 14:6 (NIV)"Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, 'Come, let's go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.'” Key #2 - Risk-Takers Are History-Makers1 Samuel 14:7 (NIV)"‘Do all that you have in mind,' his armor-bearer said. ‘Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.'” 1 Samuel 14:13-15 (NIV)"Jonathan climbed up, using his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer right behind him. The Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and killed behind him. In that first attack, Jonathan and his armor-bearer killed some twenty men in an area of about half an acre. Then panic struck the whole army—those in the camp and field, and those in the outposts and raiding parties—and the ground shook. It was a panic sent by God." Key #3 - The Right People Strengthen Your FaithHebrews 10:24-25"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another." Key #4 - Faith in Motion Inspires Others1 Samuel 14:22-23 (NIV)"When all the Israelites who had hidden in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were on the run, they joined the battle in hot pursuit. So on that day the Lord saved Israel, and the battle moved on beyond Beth Aven."

Key Scripture:Revelation 12:11 NLT“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”Key #1 - The Blood of the Lamb Secures Our VictoryColossians 1:13 NLT“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son” Key #2 - Your Testimony is your Weapon1 Samuel 17:37 NLT“The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Key #3 - Fear paralyzes but Faith propelsMatthew 14:29-31 ESVSo Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Key #4 - The Promise comes through PerseveranceHebrews 12:1-2 NIVLet us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.James 1:2-4 NIVConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Key Scripture:Revelation 12:11 NLT“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”Key #1 - The Blood of the Lamb Secures Our VictoryColossians 1:13 NLT“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son” Key #2 - Your Testimony is your Weapon1 Samuel 17:37 NLT“The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” Key #3 - Fear paralyzes but Faith propelsMatthew 14:29-31 ESVSo Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Key #4 - The Promise comes through PerseveranceHebrews 12:1-2 NIVLet us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.James 1:2-4 NIVConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Heart & Soul Week 31 Kings 19:19-2119 So Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field. There were twelve teams of oxen in the field, and Elisha was plowing with the twelfth team. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak across his shoulders and then walked away. 20 Elisha left the oxen standing there, ran after Elijah, and said to him, “First let me go and kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you!”Elijah replied, “Go on back, but think about what I have done to you.”21 So Elisha returned to his oxen and slaughtered them. He used the wood from the plow to build a fire to roast their flesh. He passed around the meat to the townspeople, and they all ate. Then he went with Elijah as his assistant. Key # 1 - Claim Your CallingEphesians 2:10 For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Key #2 - Burn Your Backup PlanIsaiah 43:19 For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Key #3 - Faith Moves You ForwardMatthew 20:26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 

Heart & Soul Week 31 Kings 19:19-2119 So Elijah went and found Elisha son of Shaphat plowing a field. There were twelve teams of oxen in the field, and Elisha was plowing with the twelfth team. Elijah went over to him and threw his cloak across his shoulders and then walked away. 20 Elisha left the oxen standing there, ran after Elijah, and said to him, “First let me go and kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you!”Elijah replied, “Go on back, but think about what I have done to you.”21 So Elisha returned to his oxen and slaughtered them. He used the wood from the plow to build a fire to roast their flesh. He passed around the meat to the townspeople, and they all ate. Then he went with Elijah as his assistant. Key # 1 - Claim Your CallingEphesians 2:10 For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Key #2 - Burn Your Backup PlanIsaiah 43:19 For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Key #3 - Faith Moves You ForwardMatthew 20:26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 

Jeremiah 29:11 NLTFor I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Key #1 - Trusting the Plan requires Faith, Not full UnderstandingGenesis 12:1 NIV“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.'”Genesis 17:4As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. Key #2 - Control leads to ChaosGenesis 16:1-4 NIVNow Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3 So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian slave Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife. 4 He slept with Hagar, and she conceived.When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. Key #3 - Don't doubt in the DelayGenesis 18:10 NIVThen one of them said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.”Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. Key #4 - God's game plan Is Perfect & CompleteGenesis 21:1-2 NIV“Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.”Psalm 145:8-9 NIVThe Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

Jeremiah 29:11 NLTFor I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Key #1 - Trusting the Plan requires Faith, Not full UnderstandingGenesis 12:1 NIV“The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.'”Genesis 17:4As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. Key #2 - Control leads to ChaosGenesis 16:1-4 NIVNow Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; 2 so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3 So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian slave Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife. 4 He slept with Hagar, and she conceived.When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. Key #3 - Don't doubt in the DelayGenesis 18:10 NIVThen one of them said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.”Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. Key #4 - God's game plan Is Perfect & CompleteGenesis 21:1-2 NIV“Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him.”Psalm 145:8-9 NIVThe Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

Matthew 22:37-38 NIV“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. Key #1 - Fans Cheer, Followers CommitLuke 9:23 NLTThen he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. Key #2 - Fans Observe, Followers ObeyLuke 5:17 NKJVNow it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. Luke 5:26 NKJVEveryone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”John 14:15 NIV“If you love me, keep my commands.” Key #3 - Fans Watch, Followers WorkMatthew 9:35-38 NLTJesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”James 2:17 NIVIn the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Key #4 - Fans Walk Away, Followers Finish StrongJohn 5:2-5 NLTInside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years.

Matthew 22:37-38 NIV“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. Key #1 - Fans Cheer, Followers CommitLuke 9:23 NLTThen he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. Key #2 - Fans Observe, Followers ObeyLuke 5:17 NKJVNow it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. Luke 5:26 NKJVEveryone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”John 14:15 NIV“If you love me, keep my commands.” Key #3 - Fans Watch, Followers WorkMatthew 9:35-38 NLTJesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”James 2:17 NIVIn the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. Key #4 - Fans Walk Away, Followers Finish StrongJohn 5:2-5 NLTInside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years.

“Blessed” is “Makarios” To be Supremely Blessed - fortunate - well off & happy Matthew 5:1-2When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a hill and sat down. His followers came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: “Saying” is “Lego” to properly relate words in a systematic way thru a preplanned discourse… Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for… Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see… Blessed are the peacemakers they'll be called the…” Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit…  Job 8:7 CEBAlthough your former state was ordinary, your future will be extraordinary. Judges 6:11-12 NIVThe angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:13 NIV“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?' But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” Judges 6:14 NIVThe Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?” Matthew 7:24-25 NIV“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.  Matthew 7:26-27 NIV But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

“Blessed” is “Makarios” To be Supremely Blessed - fortunate - well off & happy Matthew 5:1-2When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a hill and sat down. His followers came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: “Saying” is “Lego” to properly relate words in a systematic way thru a preplanned discourse… Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for… Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see… Blessed are the peacemakers they'll be called the…” Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit…  Job 8:7 CEBAlthough your former state was ordinary, your future will be extraordinary. Judges 6:11-12 NIVThe angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:13 NIV“Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?' But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” Judges 6:14 NIVThe Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?” Matthew 7:24-25 NIV“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.  Matthew 7:26-27 NIV But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

Philippians 1:6 NIVbeing confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Daniel 2:47-49 NLTThe king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret.”48 Then the king appointed Daniel to a high position and gave him many valuable gifts. He made Daniel ruler over the whole province of Babylon, as well as chief over all his wise men. 49 At Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to be in charge of all the affairs of the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king's court. Key #1 - Stand Firm in Your Faith1 Corinthians 16:13 NLTBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.Ephesians 6:13 NLTTherefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to STAND your ground, and after you have done everything, to STAND. 14 STAND firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.Daniel 3:15 NLTI will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments. But if you refuse, you will be thrown immediately into the blazing furnace. And then what god will be able to rescue you from my power?” Key #2 - Obedience over OutcomesDaniel 3:17-18 NLTIf we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” Key #3 - God's Present in the FireDaniel 3:25 NLT“Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!” Key #4 - It's My story, for His GloryDaniel 3:29 NLTThere is no other god who can rescue like this!”Daniel 3:30 NLTThen the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to even higher positions in the province of Babylon.

Philippians 1:6 NIVbeing confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Daniel 2:47-49 NLTThe king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret.”48 Then the king appointed Daniel to a high position and gave him many valuable gifts. He made Daniel ruler over the whole province of Babylon, as well as chief over all his wise men. 49 At Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to be in charge of all the affairs of the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king's court. Key #1 - Stand Firm in Your Faith1 Corinthians 16:13 NLTBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.Ephesians 6:13 NLTTherefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to STAND your ground, and after you have done everything, to STAND. 14 STAND firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.Daniel 3:15 NLTI will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments. But if you refuse, you will be thrown immediately into the blazing furnace. And then what god will be able to rescue you from my power?” Key #2 - Obedience over OutcomesDaniel 3:17-18 NLTIf we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” Key #3 - God's Present in the FireDaniel 3:25 NLT“Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!” Key #4 - It's My story, for His GloryDaniel 3:29 NLTThere is no other god who can rescue like this!”Daniel 3:30 NLTThen the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to even higher positions in the province of Babylon.

Leviticus 16:3-106 "Aaron is to offer the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household. 7 Then he is to take the two goats and present them before the Lord at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 8 He is to cast lots for the two goats--one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.   CONTEXTTwo Goats—*The goat for the Lord*The goat for the scapegoat*Azazel—Take him away; A weapon in the hand of the enemy 9 Aaron shall bring the goat whose lot falls to the Lord and sacrifice it for a sin offering. 10 But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the Lord to be used for making atonement by sending it into the desert as a scapegoat. The Goat for the Lord*Malah—Laying on of hands*The Press—Gethsemene*It is finished*Don't touch me*Washing the hands Leviticus 16:20-2220 "When Aaron has finished making atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting and the altar, he shall bring forward the live goat. 21 He is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the wickedness and rebellion of the Israelites--all their sins--and put them on the goat's head. He shall send the goat away into the desert in the care of a man appointed for the task. 22 The goat will carry on itself all their sins to a solitary place; and the man shall release it in the desert. Leviticus 16:26The man who releases the goat as a scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may come into the camp. The Goat for Azazel*Malah—Laying on of hands*Attaching sins to the head*The walk through the crowd*Releasing into the desert*The cord turns white He then fastened a scarlet woolen thread to the head of the goat "for Azazel"; and laying his hands upon it again, recited the following confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness: "O Lord, I have acted iniquitously, trespassed, sinned before You: I, my household, and the sons of Aaron Your holy ones. O Lord, forgive the iniquities, transgressions, and sins that I, my household, and Aaron's children, Your holy people, committed before You… ….as is written in the law of Moses, Your servant, 'for on this day He will forgive you, to cleanse you from all your sins before the Lord; you will be clean.'" John 19:14-1514 It was the day of Preparation of Passover Week, about the sixth hour. "Here is your king," Pilate said to the Jews. 15 But they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" Matthew 27:2424 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. "I am innocent of this man's blood," he said. "It is your responsibility!" Hebrews 10:11-1211 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.  1 John 2:1-2 (NIV)1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense--Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. APPLICATION POINTS1)The hands have been washed2)The cord has turned white3)The priest has sat down4)The goat has left the building

Leviticus 16:3-106 "Aaron is to offer the bull for his own sin offering to make atonement for himself and his household. 7 Then he is to take the two goats and present them before the Lord at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. 8 He is to cast lots for the two goats--one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.   CONTEXTTwo Goats—*The goat for the Lord*The goat for the scapegoat*Azazel—Take him away; A weapon in the hand of the enemy 9 Aaron shall bring the goat whose lot falls to the Lord and sacrifice it for a sin offering. 10 But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the Lord to be used for making atonement by sending it into the desert as a scapegoat. The Goat for the Lord*Malah—Laying on of hands*The Press—Gethsemene*It is finished*Don't touch me*Washing the hands Leviticus 16:20-2220 "When Aaron has finished making atonement for the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting and the altar, he shall bring forward the live goat. 21 He is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the wickedness and rebellion of the Israelites--all their sins--and put them on the goat's head. He shall send the goat away into the desert in the care of a man appointed for the task. 22 The goat will carry on itself all their sins to a solitary place; and the man shall release it in the desert. Leviticus 16:26The man who releases the goat as a scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may come into the camp. The Goat for Azazel*Malah—Laying on of hands*Attaching sins to the head*The walk through the crowd*Releasing into the desert*The cord turns white He then fastened a scarlet woolen thread to the head of the goat "for Azazel"; and laying his hands upon it again, recited the following confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness: "O Lord, I have acted iniquitously, trespassed, sinned before You: I, my household, and the sons of Aaron Your holy ones. O Lord, forgive the iniquities, transgressions, and sins that I, my household, and Aaron's children, Your holy people, committed before You… ….as is written in the law of Moses, Your servant, 'for on this day He will forgive you, to cleanse you from all your sins before the Lord; you will be clean.'" John 19:14-1514 It was the day of Preparation of Passover Week, about the sixth hour. "Here is your king," Pilate said to the Jews. 15 But they shouted, "Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!" Matthew 27:2424 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. "I am innocent of this man's blood," he said. "It is your responsibility!" Hebrews 10:11-1211 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.  1 John 2:1-2 (NIV)1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense--Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. APPLICATION POINTS1)The hands have been washed2)The cord has turned white3)The priest has sat down4)The goat has left the building

Galatians 6:10 NLTTherefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.Psalm 68:6 NLTGod places the lonely in families;Romans 12:15 NKJVRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Galatians 6:10 NLTTherefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.Psalm 68:6 NLTGod places the lonely in families;Romans 12:15 NKJVRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

Key #1 - Protects what matters mostProverbs 4:23 NLTGuard your heart above all else,    for it determines the course of your life.Genesis 4:6-7 NLT“Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected? You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” Key #2 - Brings Clarity for the future1 Samuel 10:20-24 NLTSo Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel before the Lord, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen by lot. 21 Then he brought each family of the tribe of Benjamin before the Lord, and the family of the Matrites was chosen. And finally Saul son of Kish was chosen from among them. But when they looked for him, he had disappeared! 22 So they asked the Lord, “Where is he?”And the Lord replied, “He is hiding among the baggage.”  Key #3 - Requires Faith & FinalityGenesis 7:16 NLTA male and female of each kind entered, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closed the door behind them. Key #4 - Opens the way for God's BestRevelation 3:8 NLTI know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close.

Key #1 - Protects what matters mostProverbs 4:23 NLTGuard your heart above all else,    for it determines the course of your life.Genesis 4:6-7 NLT“Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected? You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” Key #2 - Brings Clarity for the future1 Samuel 10:20-24 NLTSo Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel before the Lord, and the tribe of Benjamin was chosen by lot. 21 Then he brought each family of the tribe of Benjamin before the Lord, and the family of the Matrites was chosen. And finally Saul son of Kish was chosen from among them. But when they looked for him, he had disappeared! 22 So they asked the Lord, “Where is he?”And the Lord replied, “He is hiding among the baggage.”  Key #3 - Requires Faith & FinalityGenesis 7:16 NLTA male and female of each kind entered, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closed the door behind them. Key #4 - Opens the way for God's BestRevelation 3:8 NLTI know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close.

Key #1: - Recognize what you Allowed inGalatians 5:22-23 NLTBut the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.Key #2: - Reflect on the ReleasePhilippians 3:13 NLT…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.Key #3: - Embrace the New God has for you2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

Key #1: - Recognize what you Allowed inGalatians 5:22-23 NLTBut the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.Key #2: - Reflect on the ReleasePhilippians 3:13 NLT…I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.Key #3: - Embrace the New God has for you2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

Key #1 - Hope is a PromiseIsaiah 9:6 NLTFor a child is born to us,    a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.    And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Key #2 - Hope is HumbleLuke 2:7 NLTShe gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.Matthew 2:10When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! Key #3 - Hope Doesn't DisappointRomans 5:5 NLTAnd this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Key #4 - Hope Shines in the DarknessLuke 2:9 NLTSuddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them.John 8:12 NLT“I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to w

Key #1 - Hope is a PromiseIsaiah 9:6 NLTFor a child is born to us,    a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.    And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Key #2 - Hope is HumbleLuke 2:7 NLTShe gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.Matthew 2:10When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! Key #3 - Hope Doesn't DisappointRomans 5:5 NLTAnd this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. Key #4 - Hope Shines in the DarknessLuke 2:9 NLTSuddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them.John 8:12 NLT“I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to w

Key #1 - Home is where you are LovedJohn 3:16 NLTFor this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.Luke 15:17-24 NLT17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18-19 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.' 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23-24 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate. Key #2 - Home is a place of BelongingEphesians 2:19 NLTSo now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.John 12:1-2 NLTSix days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus—the man he had raised from the dead. 2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus' honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him. Key #3 - Home is where Peace residesJohn 14:27 NLTI am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid.Romans 12:18 NLTDo all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Key #4 - Home is found in God's PresenceMatthew 1:23 NLT“Look! The virgin will conceive a child!    She will give birth to a son,and they will call him Immanuel,    which means ‘God is with us.'”

Key #1 - Home is where you are LovedJohn 3:16 NLTFor this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.Luke 15:17-24 NLT17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18-19 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.' 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23-24 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate. Key #2 - Home is a place of BelongingEphesians 2:19 NLTSo now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.John 12:1-2 NLTSix days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus—the man he had raised from the dead. 2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus' honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him. Key #3 - Home is where Peace residesJohn 14:27 NLTI am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid.Romans 12:18 NLTDo all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Key #4 - Home is found in God's PresenceMatthew 1:23 NLT“Look! The virgin will conceive a child!    She will give birth to a son,and they will call him Immanuel,    which means ‘God is with us.'”

Proverbs 11:24The world of the generous gets larger and larger; Key #1 - God is our Ultimate ProviderPsalm 24:1"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it."Romans 12:9-10 MSGLove from the center of who you are; don't fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.Philippians 4:19 NKJVBut my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Key #2 - Keep an Eternal FocusMatthew 6:19-20 NLT“Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:32 NLTThese things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Key #3 - Refreshing leads to BlessingProverbs 11:25"A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." Key #4 - What do you have in your hand?