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Three Important Questions

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 16:1-27

Through his interactions with the Pharisees and his disciples, Jesus brings up three major questions that are worth answering. The first question that comes up is who people think Jesus really is. Peter responds that he is the son of God, and Jesus promises that he will build his church to which nothing will overpower it, not even Satan. The second question concerns the call of discipleship, and if people are willing to follow Jesus' radical call of self-sacrifice. The last question concerns the cost of not following after Jesus, which is the forfeiture of one's own soul as Jesus will ultimately judge people according to their deeds. People must make a clear decision on what they think about Jesus.

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The Feeding of the 5000

Scott Risley

Matthew 14:1-21

When Jesus fed the five thousand with just a few scraps of bread and fish He was teaching a bigger lesson. He was demonstrating that He is willing to provide for our deepest needs even beyond food. He is offering eternal life. Another lesson is that He loves to use other people as His agents of provision. When we allow God to use us to meet the needs of others, their needs are met, it gives significance to our lives and it spiritually feeds us too.

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Cultivating an Eager Anticipation of Jesus' Return

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Peter 3:1-16

Peter gives us three ways to cultivate an eager expectation of Jesus' return?one for our hearts (what we desire), one for our heads (what we understand), and one for our hands (what we do; how we live). When you love Jesus with your heart, head, and hands, your life will become much simpler and fuller?and your desire for his return will grow. \r\n\r\n

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What motivated Paul?

Jeff Gordon

1 Corinthians 15

Paul was motivated by three things: the truth of God's grace, his experience of God's grace, and the certainty of eternal life. Paul taught that while following God is intense labor and trouble, that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

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The Presence of God

Gary DeLashmutt

John 17:21-24

The heart of heaven is being in God's presence. The biblical description of heaven is very different than in any other religion because the God of the Bible is very different that in any other religion. The picture of God in the Bible is that of a community of three beings in one. If we will spend the rest of eternity in community, we should start developing a taste for it now by prioritizing time with other Christians.

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Vision of Future Glory

Jim Leffel

Daniel 12:1-4

In Daniel's vision of the angel Michael, he is told that all people will live forever and will be accountable for what they've done. Jesus' resurrection contains a promise that those who receive his free gift of salvation will be put into the Book of Life and raised to eternal life. Those who are raised will be glorified, receiving a restored body, identity, character, and knowledge. God's vast record of fulfilled promises assures us that He will fulfill His word about these things.

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The Next Life: What If It's True?

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Paul shares his perspective that his life won't truly begin until he is with Christ in heaven. This is typically the opposite of most Americans whose cling to this life for comfort and pleasure but end up disappointed and broken. Paul's focus on the next life has brought him encouragement during persecution, imprisonment, and intense suffering. A deeper understanding of the next life transforms our hearts and our lives.

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What Lies Ahead

Scott Risley

Philippians 3:12-21

Paul urges his readers to join the race, keep pressing on and focus on the prize. As we focus on Jesus, our perspective shifts from horizontal to eternal and we are able to make spiritual progress.

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The Writing's on the Wall

Jim Leffel

Daniel 5:1-30

King Belshazzar's hubris was able to distort reality to fit his desires even when God himself delivered a supernatural message. The writing on the wall contained three statements: 1) your days are numbered; 2) you've been found wanting; and 3) your kingdom goes to another. We should seek to avoid the hubris of Belshazzar as we live in light of eternity, seek to be made right with God, and realize that only our accomplishments for God will result in a lasting legacy.

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