Grafted In The Group But some of these branches from Abraham’s tree—some of the people of Israel—have been broken off. And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from…
Praying In Weakness And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. Romans 8:26a My Takeaways Something Old The Holy Spirit helps in our weakness of prayer. Prays for us with groanings we can’t understand. Pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will. Resulting in Perfect results for everyone, who loves God…
Developing A Hope That Will Not Disappoint And 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. Romans 5:5 My Takeaways Something Old Trials have many benefits. Something New Because of the…
Suppressing Truth Suffocates Our Faith They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. Romans 1:19 My Takeaways Something Old Denying the Obvious/ Suppressing the Truth Won’t give thanks Won’t worship God, instead worship idols Effect of Denial Our minds become dark and confused. (Romans 1:21) Claiming to…
Death Gives Life When you put a seed into the ground, it doesn’t grow into a plant unless it dies first. 1 Corinthians 15:36b My Takeaways Something Old Buried in brokenness ~ raised in glory (1 Corinthians 15:43) Buried in weakness ~ raised in strength (1 Corinthians 15:43b) Buried in the natural ~…
Your Are Gifted There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. 1 Corinthians 12:4 My Takeaways Something Old Everyone has a gift… everyone. Something New The source of our gifts is the Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12:4) Everyone has gift. (1 Corinthians 12:7) The purpose…