April 2019 at Living Word –
No matter what Jesus has the solution. We need to quit sanding around the wishing well hoping for what could be. Quit looking for temporary thirst quenchers & go for something that offers full satisfaction. Jesus showed the woman at the well how to find true contentment – John 4:1-30. Jesus showed that the relationship is what is important. Jesus gives what we need – forgiveness, grace, and a plan. It was for everyone. There is a specific purpose for each.
Power is in the prayers of God’s people – 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5; 1 Timothy 2:1-4 God has a gift & plan for everyone.
Children learn
7 Jesus washed the Disciples’ feet. -John 13:1-7, 14-15; Luke 19:10; 1 Peter 4:10. Jesus taught about faith, trust, and obedience to God.
14 The Triumphal entry – Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19; 1 John 4:10 – God sent His only Son, Jesus, because He cares about people.
21 Crucifixion & Resurrection – Matthew 26:36-28:10; Luke 19:10 – Jesus took the punishment for everyone’s sin.
28 Thomas Believed – John 17:3; 20:19-31; Luke 19:10 – Jesus performed miracles through the power of God.
Youth learn
7 Full contentment – Ecclesiastes 11:7-10;12:12-14 – When has not following directions gotten you in trouble? Obedience is the key to a full life.
14 God won’t forgive this sin – Matthew 12:22-32 – How have you been hurt or offended in ways which you found unforgivable.
21 You’ll never die – John 11:25-27; 20:24-29 – What big risks have you taken? The resurrection of Jesus makes our own resurrection possible
28 Sell everything you own – Matthew 19:16-26 – What one thing would you have trouble living without? We must choose Jesus or worldly wealth, because we can’t live for both.
Searched God’s word. I did not see anything in Bible about eggs for Easter but did see chickens. The rooster called to Peter in his fears to remind Him of God’s Love for him. Then there were those highly trained soldiers who had everything under their control. “Remember how that that imposter said, After 3 days I will rise again…order the tomb be made secure…a guard of soldiers; go and make it as secure as you can. So they went and made it secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard.” (Matt27:63-66) “And behold there was a great earthquake; for the angel of The Lord descended from heaven…for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men.” (Matt28:2-4) Guards report Matthew 28:11-15 This elite group of men sure were Chickens.
Filling ourselves: Do people find comfort in filling themselves with candy? Jesus promised something else to comfort us if we would allow ourselves to be filled, John 14:26-27 Jesus command Matthew 28:18-20. His goal was to restore people to the Father (Matthew 20:28)