Seaside Church

God is personally present with us today, through Jesus, by the Holy Spirit, & in the ChurchAND we are waiting for our King (Jesus) to return and establish his eternal city.How should we respond? Rejoicing & Blessing

RESOURCESRead stories of baptism in the Bible:-Jesus' Baptism: Matthew 3, Mark 1, Luke 3, John 1-Early Church: Acts 2.37-41, Acts 8.26-40, Acts 10Read stories of communion in the Bible:-Jesus' last supper with his disciples: Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22-Early church: Acts 2, Acts 20:7-16Articles:Baptism @ SeasideBible Project: The Meaning of Baptism in the BibleBible Project: Why Is the Lord's Supper Significant in the Bible?Baptism of the Holy Spirit: What It Means & How We Get it WrongThe Biblical Basis of BaptismBooks:Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All Three by Gordon T. Smith

How do we rise above the chaos and conflict of life? By trusting God to faithfully lead us as we walk forward in His ways, instead of our own.Our Ways:-Bitter conflict-Selfish politicking-Perpetual revengeGod's Ways:-Obedience to God-Justice on God's terms-Peace through forgiveness-Lament

Getting our bearings in Act 2 of the Old Testament book of Samuel.3 Key Themes in Samuel:-God opposes the proud & exalts the humble-Despite human evil, God is at work-God will raise up a messianic King Bible Project 1&2 Samuel: https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-samuel/

Peter was weighed down with his failure, guilt and shame.Jesus wasn't done with Peter, and he's not done with us!Here is what Jesus does to restore us:1. Jesus pursues us.2. Jesus provides for our needs.3. Jesus conquers our failure, guilt and shame with his love.4. Jesus brings purpose to our lives. We now extend his love to others.

+From fear to joy. [John 20:19-20]+From futility to Spirit-filled vitality. [John 20:21-22]+From conflict to peace (through forgiveness). [John 20:23]

Holy Spirit Illumination: Conviction of the world-"concerning sin, because they do not believe in me." (v. 9)-"concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father..." (v. 10)-"concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged." (v. 11)Holy Spirit Illumination: Guiding those who believe-"Into all the truth"

-Relationships (1-3)-Remain (4-7) -Rejoice (8-11)

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life:-Wait expectantly. (1 Cor. 13:12)-Live purposefully. (John 14:12)-Ask boldly. (John 14:13-14) 

-With Jesus, we have a bright future.-With Jesus, we have an entirely new present reality.What does it look like to join Jesus in resurrection and life on this earth? In our own lives? In others' lives?Application Questions:-Where in your life do you need resurrection? What needs to die in you for this resurrection to happen?-Where, in your community, do you see a need for resurrection? How might God be calling you to begin praying and acting so that you may participate in and witness this resurrection?-Where, in this nation and earth do you see a need for resurrection? How might God be calling you to begin praying and acting?

A good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep. -Jesus stays because he cares (vs. 10-12)-Jesus knows us and invites us to know him (v. 15)-Jesus welcomes all (v. 16)

1. We are saved by Jesus    2. Jesus, the only door in3. Jesus, the only door out4. We will find pasture (rest)

In the Gospel of John, Jesus declares who he is through:1. His conversations2. His miracles and wonders3. What he said about himself, his Father, and our human condition4. His love displayed on the cross John 8:12 Contains a summary of the Gospel - the good news of God's victory through Jesus the Christ. The Claim: I AM the light of the world. The Invitation: Whoever follows me…The Promise: …will not walk in darkness, but will have the lightof life.” 1. Escaping the darkness2. Soaking in his gift of life3. Reflecting the light of his love on others

Jesus is the bread of life who satisfies us, saves us, and sustains us.

How should we respond to the chaos in our lives/world?1. Love for all people2. Humility3. Prayer

What is deploying to culture? Inviting others to meet Jesus, in the way of Jesus & with the help of JesusWhat is our mission? Inviting others to meet Jesus.How do we carry out our mission? By walking in the way of Jesus.What do we have to accomplish this mission? The help of Jesus.

John 15 Progression:-Abide in me [15:4]-Abide in my love (by obeying my commands) [15:9-10]-Love one another [15:12]True love is seen in:1. Laying down our lives for one another, as Jesus laid down his life for us. (John 15:12)2. Befriending one another, as Jesus befriended us. (John 15:15-16)3. Serving one another, as Jesus served us. (John 13:1-17)

We must begin by drawing near to Christ.Why draw [near] to Christ?-With Jesus, our joy is complete [John 3:22-30]-As God, Jesus is the only one who can lead us to the life God intended for us [John 3:31-36]“The Christian life is not about getting God into your story, but about getting your life into God's story.” -Edward Klink

Scene 1 (John 1:19-28): Get ready, Jesus is coming… -“Make straight the way of the Lord” -John the Baptist-Water baptismScene 2 (John 1:29-34): Jesus is here…-“Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the World!”-Jesus confirmed by the Spirit-Holy Spirit Baptism

-Word, Witness, World- repetition-The Word became flesh...-And dwelt among us… (past, present, future)We are invited to:1. See God's glory in Jesus2. Experience the fullness of God's grace and truth in Jesus3. Know God through Jesus.

1. The Word. (John 1:1-5)-Worship the Word2. The Witness. (John 1:6-8)-Witness to the Light3. The World. (John 1:1-5)-Welcome the True Light

How do we suffer well together? By patiently anticipating the coming of the Lord. Jesus' imminent return fuels us to:-Work diligently (like the farmer) [5:7]-Speak with integrity (consider the prophets) [5:10]-Hold fast (remember Job) [5:11-12]