To have a significant impact for the poor . . .
1. We have to be Jesus Kingdom minded about the poor
2. We have to be committed to God’s missional purpose of the
local church
What God Expects From You (Micah 6:8)
Big Idea: Above all God expects justice, kindness and humility
Justice
mishpat
Kindness
hesed
Humility
ṣnʿ
Do So More and More (1 Thes. 4:1-12)
Big Idea: Disciples of Jesus, as we reflect His image more and more, always have a next step.
You know what to do. You’re already doing it. Do so more and more. (v1-3)
Take a next step to conquer sin in your private life (v3-8)
Take a next step to love others in your public life (v9-12)
Working for the Glory of God (Ex. 31:1-11)
Big Idea: Working for the Glory of God starts with a new identity as he equips and commissions us for the work he’s given us to do.
1. We work from our identity (v1-2)
2. We work as those who are equipped (v3-5)
3. We work with unity in community (v6-11)
4. We work by being commissioned (v6-11)
The Worst Father in the Bible (Gen 37)
Big Idea: Jacob is a terrible father, but we have a wonderful, perfect Father.
Character 1: Jacob
Character 2: Joseph
Character 3: Reuben