Paul Easter hymns and songs Jon A consistent theme of life after death Putting treasures in some celestial kingdom Focus on going to Heaven Earth is not our home Is Heaven our final destination? Was that the New Testament belief that led them to missions? 2 Peter 3:13 Revelation 21:1-5 Sea is symbolic of darkness separating Everywhere you look you can see goodness What it’s supposed to be like Jesus coming down to us John 1:14 Like marriage, it’s a union of two people into one He is one He is the bridegroom, we are the bride Wisdom of Solomon Chapter 3:1-3 Writer describes disembodied souls with God, but wait…there’s more Wisdom 3:7 They will shine forth, some kind of resurrection Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus’ resurrected body, a physicality Why weren’t the disciples waiting there Challenge: believed Messiah would throw Rome out and lead Israel to a renewed existence Didn’t imagine … Continue reading →

Paul ??? Jon Holy Spirit this week 2 weeks ago- listening to the voice of God 1 weeks ago- spiritual warfare John 8:31-32 Where’s all the freedom? We know the truth, where’s our freedom. Psalm 51:6 We remember negative things and deflect positive things What happens when the Holy Spirit pushes truth into our innermost being Do you believe that your heart matters to God? Our needs, our concerns, our fears Isaiah 61:1-3 Luke 4 Jesus’ mission: Restore people’s hearts Take passages of scripture like these and repeat them out loud… Gal 5:25 Proverbs ?:? Jesus wants to replace false ideas with truth Isaiah 45:2-3 Takes the work of God’s creation What is He up to in my life John 14:16 It’s like Jesus said, we need a constant counselor Goal of a family: to see glory, encourage it and release it upon the world Joseph David 1 Samuel 17:28 … Continue reading →

Paul Hosana = deliver us Jon 10 years ago he and Shannon were youth pastors at Bel Air Church, driving home to Alta Dena Stopped walking casually to his car when he saw a mountain lion in the parking lot 1 Peter 5:8-9 Spiritual warfare It’s not for elites It’s part of daily Christian life Revelation 12 defines the battleground Satan doesn’t cease to exist if you don’t think about John 10:10 Do we want the freedom Jesus is offerring? Genesis 1:26-28 Subdue Earth and have dominion Designed to rule Adam goes passive, wimpy At the end of time, we will reign and rule with Christ Matthew 25:14-23 Talents Put into positions of responsibilities Don’t want to sing in a heavenly choir for all time Enter into the joy of your master Get to work Matthew 25:31-34 Original job description: rule and reign We all have a drive to do … Continue reading →