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January 9, 2022

Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:89-96 “Your eternal word, O Lord, stands firm in heaven. Your faithfulness extends to every generation, as enduring as the earth you created. Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans. If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery. I will never forget your commandments, for by them you give me life. I am yours; rescue me! For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments. Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me, I will quietly keep my mind on your laws. Even perfection has its limits, but your commands have no limit.” (NLT)

Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

#1—We are to pray for our leaders and those in authority.

#2—We are to pray for those who have yet to come to faith in Jesus Christ.

          John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9

#3—Supplications—requests, needs

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#4—Prayers—Wisdom, Guidance, Decisions, etc.

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#5—Intercession—Requests on behalf of someone else

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#6—Thanksgiving—An attitude of gratitude

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Sunday, January 2, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:81-88 “I faint with longing for your salvation; but I have put my hope in your word. My eyes are straining to see your promises come true. When will you comfort me? I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke, exhausted with waiting. But I cling to your principles and obey them. How long must I wait? When will you punish those who persecute me? These arrogant people who hate your law have dug deep pits for me to fall into. All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause. They almost finished me off, but I refused to abandon your commandments. In your unfailing love, spare my life; then I can continue to obey your decrees.” (NLT)

Text: Matthew 5:38-42

The Law of Retaliation— “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” Exodus 21:24; Leviticus 24:20; Deuteronomy 19:21

The Law of Retaliation was meant to protect the “law breaker” and not to become an opportunity for revenge.

#1—Verse 41–Jesus gave us a way to combat evil—by doing good.

The Romans borrowed from an old Persian Law designed to make sure the “mail” was delivered on time.

Impressment—Luke 23:26; Mark 15:21

#2—Extra Milers—

1. Never happy with “just getting by”
2. Always looking out for what they can do to help others
3. Willing to go above and beyond expectations

#3—Going the Extra Mile shows to those trying to “control” that they don’t always have the final say so and they can’t always control us.

Extra Milers can choose to live “under the circumstances” or they can choose to go above and beyond the circumstances.

What are some “extra mile” situations that you think you might have in the coming year?

Recommended Resource for Extra Milers: Mile 2: 31 Extra Mile Secrets for an Extraordinary Life by Steve Warner (Available from Amazon)

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Sunday, December 26, 2021

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:73-80 “You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word. I know, O Lord, that your decisions are just; you disciplined me because I needed it. Now let your unfailing love comfort me, just as you promised me, your servant. Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your law is my delight. Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me; meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments. Let me be reconciled with all who fear you and know your decrees. May I be blameless in keeping your principles; then I will never have to be ashamed.”

Text: Luke 1:5-7, 11-14, 18-20

#1–Luke 1:5-7

Three things about Zacharias & Elizabeth

          They were righteous

          They lived with integrity

          They were faithful in all things

#2–Luke 1:11-14

God was “ready” to answer their prayer

#3–Luke 1:18-20

          Zacharias doubted the angel

          Luke 1:37— “with God, nothing will be impossible”

          Luke 18:27— “The things impossible with men are possible with God”

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4^th Sunday of Advent

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:65-72 “O Lord, the earth is full of your unfailing love; teach me your principles. You have done many good things for me, Lord, just as you promised. I believe in your commands; now teach me good judgment and knowledge. I used to wander off until you disciplined me, but now I closely follow your word. You are good and do only good; teach me your principles. Arrogant people have made up lies about me, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart. Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law. The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles. Your law is more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver.” (NLT)

Mary’s Song—The Magnificat

Text: Luke 1:46-55

Magnificat—Latin for the word “magnify”

Stanza #1—Luke 1:46-49—What God has done for Mary

          1 Corinthians 1:26-29

Stanza #2—Luke 1:50-53—What God has done for us

          Luke 4:18-19

Stanza #3—Luke 1:54-55—What God has done for Israel

          Genesis 12:1-3; Psalm 98:1-3

Four Hymns (Songs) in Luke 1 & 2

Mary’s Song—Luke 1:46-55               Zachariah’s Song—Luke 1:67-79

Angel’s Song—Luke 2:14                    Simeon’s Song—Luke 2:29-32

Old Testament References in Mary’s Song

V46—Psalm 34:2                      V51—Psalm 89:11

V47—Psalm 35:9                      V52—Job 12:19; 5:11

V48—1 Samuel 1:11                 V53—1 Samuel 2:5; Psalm 107:9

V49—Psalm 111:9                    V54—Psalm 98:3

V50—Psalm 103:17                  V55—Genesis 17:7; Micah 7:20

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Sunday, December 12, 2021

The Third Sunday of Advent

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:57-64 “Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! With all my heart I want your blessings, be merciful as you promised. I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow your laws. I will hurry, without delay, to obey your commands. Evil people try to drag me into sin, but I am firmly anchored to your instructions. I rise at midnight to thank you for your just regulations, I am a friend to anyone who fears you—anyone who obeys your commandments. O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth; teach me your decrees.” (NLT)

Text: Luke 2:8-10

Joy—approval, excitement, or great happiness

#1—God is with us!

Matthew 1:22-23

John 1:14

Colossians 2:9

#2—God is A Savior!

Luke 2:8-11

John 1:29

#3—God Rescued Us!

Matthew 1:18-21

Romans 6:23

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Sunday, December 5, 2021

Second Sunday of Advent

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:49-56 “Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. The proud hold me in utter contempt, but I do not turn away from your instructions. I meditate on your age-old regulations; O Lord, they comfort me. I become furious with the wicked, because they reject your instructions. Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived. I reflect at night on who you are O Lord; therefore, I obey your instructions. This is how I spend my life: obeying your commandments.” (NLT)

The Branch that Brings Peace

Text: Isaiah 11:1-10

#1—A shoot (branch) will rise from the stump of Jesse

#2—The Spirit of God would rest upon this Branch

          Matthew 3:16-17

          Acts 10:38

#3—The Branch will rule in righteousness and bring peace

#4—The Branch will become a banner for all

          Romans 5:1-2

Three final verses regarding the peace of God:

Philippians 4:7 “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

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Sunday, November 28, 2021

The First Sunday of Advent

Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:41-48 “Lord, give me your unfailing love, the salvation that you promised me. Then I can answer those who taunt me, for I trust in your word. Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope. I will keep on obeying your instructions
forever and ever. I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. I will speak to kings about your laws, and I will not be ashamed. How I delight in your commands! How I love them! I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees.” (NLT)

Text: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Isaiah 1-8—A Dark Time

Jeremiah 29:11-God always has a plan to bring hope into our lives

Proverbs 14:12—Man’s ways will always end in death, sorrow, and despair

Isaiah 9:2—

          Darkness—

          Light—

Isaiah 9:6-7—

          A Child—Isaiah 7:14—Immanuel—God with us

A Son is given—four words of hope

He is a Wonderful Counselor—

          Judges 13:

          Ephesians 3:20—

He is a Mighty God—

          Hebrews 13:5-6—

He is an Everlasting Father–

          2 Corinthians 6:18—

He is the Prince of Peace—

          John 10:10–

“Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end”

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Sunday, November 21, 2021

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:33-40 “Teach me your decrees, O Lord; I will keep them to the end. Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.  Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found. Give me an eagerness for your laws rather than a love for money! Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word. Reassure me of your promise, made to those who fear you; Help me abandon my shameful ways; for your regulations are good. I long to obey your commandments! Renew my life with your goodness.”

Text: Psalm 116

Hallel Psalms—Psalm 113-118

Psalm 116:8—

          Death is the final enemy that was destroyed—1 Corinthians 15:26

          Death, Sorrow & Disease were not part of the original plan

Genesis 2:15-17 & Genesis 5

Psalm 116:15–

Hebrews 9:27—Death is not an accident but an appointment

Psalm 37:23—God orders our steps, even those that lead to our death

Psalm 48:14—God is our guide even to death

For those who live for God, death is a transition from this life to our eternal life. We don’t stop living. If we have accepted Christ as our Savior, our new life will be free from death, sorrow and disease.

Four things to remember:

#1—God is near to those who have a broken heart—Psalm 34:18

#2—The sting of death for the believer has been overcome—1 Corinthians 15:55

#3—We grieve with hope—1 Thessalonians 4:13

#4—God has a plan for those who “remain”—1 Thessalonians 4:15

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Sunday, November 14, 2021

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:25-32 “I lie in the dust; revive me by your word. I told you my plans, and you answered. Now teach me your decrees. Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. I weep with sorrow; encourage me by your word. Keep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. I cling to your laws. LORD don’t let me be put to shame! I will pursue your commands, for you expand my understanding.” (NLT)

Text: Galatians 4:5-7

The Kingdom of God is like……

Matthew 13:44—a treasure

Matthew 13:45—a valuable pearl

Matthew 13:47—a dragnet

Genesis is all about “family”—

Galatians 3:26-28—we are all “one” in Christ Jesus

2 Corinthians 6:17-18—sons and daughters

Romans 8:14-17—adopted, children, heirs of God

Servants would come and go. Some would run away, some were stolen, some were even sold. Their relationship with their master was temporary at best. But when it comes to family, you don’t ever stop being a son or a daughter.

Additional Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; John 10:10; Romans 8:28, 31, 35 and 38.