Psalm 1

 

I taught Psalm 1 to kick off Trinity Baptist Church's Psalm study, and tonight, I have the opportunity to teach this Psalm at Camp Michawana's family camp.

The camp theme is EXPLORE BETTER.  Jesus is better than the Law, the prophets, and anything the world promises.  This Psalm talks about how much better blessed life is than the wicked life.

The blessed does not pursue worldliness (v. 1) and delights in the Law of the Lord (v. 2).

The blessed is like a tree planted (stable) by streams of water (full of life), which yields fruit in its season (productive) and it does not wither (durable) (v. 3a).

The blessed prosper (v. 3b), but this prosperity is not what the world thinks of as prosperity.

The wicked are not these things.  They are not blessed (permanently happy). They are the opposite of a vibrant tree.  They are like chaff (v. 4).

Psalm 1 clearly distinguishes between two distinct individuals: the blessed and the wicked.  The last verse clearly states that the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Look at the Book videos on Psalm 1:  www.desiringgod.org/scripture/psalms/1/labs

On this 4th of July weekend, let's remember these things.
It is a blessing to live in this country.  It is so much better to be part of the family of God.
It's fun to watch a fireworks display against a dark night sky.  It is so amazing to look up on a clear night and see all the stars God put in place.
I am deeply grateful to those who gave their lives for the freedom I have.  I am amazed and even more grateful for Jesus Christ, who died for my sins.

Summary of Patmos' Kingdom Messages

The Kingdom of God is amazing and also can be confusing.  In Acts 1:6, the disciples seemed to be more focused on the restoration of the Kingdom to Israel.  Jesus told them to focus on God and His Glory as they went out into all the world as his witnesses.  Our confusion today, just like back then, is that we believe and act like life is about me, my desires, my plans, and my glory.  Here are three reminders I used to help the campers, staff, and myself live like citizens of God's Kingdom. 
The Kingdom of God is of INFINITE VALUE.  It is worth more than everything you own (See See Matthew 13:44-46; 19:13-30).
The Kingdom of God is under GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY (See Matthew 20:1-15; 6:9-13).  God is the boss.  He is the good, loving, perfect, generous creator and sustainer of this world. 
The Kingdom of God can only be entered when one is GENUINELY REPENTANT (See Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43; 3:1, 7-9).  You must know that you have a sin problem, feel sorrow about this sin problem, decide to turn from your sin to God, grow in your obedience to God. 

To move from KINGDOM CONFUSION to KINGDOM LIVING, you must know and believe in, and live with the understanding of the greatness of the Kingdom of God, the sovereignty of God, and because of your sin, your deep need for God. 

During the final chapel session on Friday morning, we looked Colossians 1:9-14, which is Paul's prayer for those who have been delivered from the domain of darkness and transferred to the kingdom of Jesus.  A kingdom life bears fruit (v. 10), increases in the knowledge of God (v. 10), is strengthened by God (v. 11), gives thanks to God (v. 12).

In speaking on God's Sovereignty, I shared a way to remember the attributes of God when you pray.  The EIEIO's.

Pictures and more can be found on the camp Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/camppatmoskelleysisland/
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More in One Week than Almost a Year

This week the posts have been about what I am speaking about at Camp Patmos.
Throughout the week I have been thinking about a lot of different things going on in my life.

A strange thing is that after yesterday’s (Thursday) chapels, I have preached/taught more this week than I have from September 1, 2018, through July 14, 2019.
This week has served as a reminder of how much I love doing those things and how important teaching and preaching helps you grow as a teacher and preacher.

Another strange thing about my preaching time at camp this year, I was unplugged.  Posterboard visuals and hand-written notes.  I used technology for a visual only on the last day.  (For your information it was the Who Will Be King? Gospel booklet.  If you know me this is kind of a big deal.

Poster on the wall behind me.

Photo of my hand-written notes.

I would definitely appreciate your prayers, as we finish up the week here at Camp Patmos and prayerfully continue looking for what God has next for us.  Part of my time at camp was spent filling ut some ministry-related questionnaires but we have no idea what is next.

Patmos Thursday Morning

We closed out yesterday’s God’s Sovereignty theme with cabin prayer time.

The morning parable was The Laborers in the Field (Matthew 20:1-15).
From a human perspective, it would seem like the master was unfair when in reality the master is very generous to the other workers.

In the kingdom of God, there is no room for envious comparison.
God doesn’t owe us salvation for what we did.
He gives us salvation despite what we have done.  Look at Ephesians 2:8,9.

In the evening we built on the theme of God’s sovereignty by looking at how to pray using the Lord’s prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).
The first part of this prayer shows us that we need to focus on God.
Prayer is not first about the disciples’ needs or solutions to their problems.  It is about glorifying God.
The following mindset will help you focus on God and his glory.
Turn to God – Remind yourself of who He is.
Ask God – Bring your request to Him.
Trust God – No matter God’s answer is trust That He is working all things out for His glory and your good.  (This model of prayer is adapted from the book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy

Today’s theme is Entrance into God’s Kingdom requires Godly Repentance.
The morning passage is the Parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 24
During the evening message, we will be looking at the beginning of John the Baptist and. Jesus’ ministries.  Both of them focus on the phrase “Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand.”

Pray God would help me clearly communicate the difference between Genuine Repentance and mere repetition.
Pray God would open the ears and heart. Of the campers to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

Pictures and more can be found on the camp Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/camppatmoskelleysisland/
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Patmos Wednesday Morning

Yesterday we studied the reality that the Kingdom of God is of Infinite Value.

While studying the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:44-46) in the morning and the narrative about the rich, young ruler (Matthew 19:13-26) in the evening chapel, several truths were developed.

• All things in life worth anything will cost something.
• The one thing in life worth more than anything in this world costs everything.
• In the parable, the man joyfully sells everything he has so he can get the treasure.  After being told he had to sell everything to get the treasure, the rich, young ruler went away sorrowful.
• Jesus' call to salvation demands radical surrender.
• The one who trusts in Jesus and what he has done is saved.  The one who trusts in himself and what he has done is not saved.

Today we are studying the Parable of the Laborers in Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-15) and The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).

Our theme is the Kingdom of God and God's Sovereignty.  

Pictures and more can be found on the camp Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/camppatmoskelleysisland/
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Patmos Tuesday Morning

Last night at the first chapel, I gave campers an overview of the week's chapel message.
Last night, the first chapel's title was KINGDOM CONFUSION and Friday's theme is going to be KINGDOM LIVING.
The in-between chapels are going to bridge the gap between confusion about the Kingdom of God and living for God in His Kingdom.

Here are a couple points from last night's chapel.

• The verses were Acts 1:6-8 and Matthew 28:18-20.
• In asking Jesus about the Kingdom of God, the disciples were asking if an earthly kingdom was going to be returned to a specific people, the Jews, at that time.  Their question was not big enough.  In Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:19, Jesus tells the disciples to take the spiritual message of the life-changing Gospel to all the world.  
• We need to remember that the Kingdom of God is about God.  While that may seem like a very obvious statement, people often forget this truth and in their minds turn the focus of the kingdom onto themselves.  It becomes what can they get.
• God's work is NOT done in your strength, power, and wisdom.  God's work is done through God's power, strength, and wisdom.

With this Kingdom Confusion idea of the Kingdom of God is not about me and what I want in mind, we are going to look at the first bridge concept this morning.  

The Kingdom of God is of Infinite Value.  It is worth more than anything we have or can imagine having.  

In the morning chapel, we are going to look at the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price in Matthew 13:44-46.

In the evening chapel, we are going to look at Matthew 19:13-26, the narratives of the acceptance of the children and the rejection of the rich, young ruler.  

I would appreciate your prayers in general and for these specific things:

• God would use His Word as I preach to instill and grow in the campers, staff, and myself an ever-increasing sense of value fo God and His Work in this world.  It is my hope that the campers would not only grow in their knowledge and understanding of the Kingdom of God but that they would grow in their desire to glorify God and celebrate the ways he is being glorified.   
• God would use the counselors, the staff, the music leader, Krista, and me to bring Him the glory that He deserves and help the campers do the same.  

Pictures and more can be found on the camp Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/camppatmoskelleysisland/
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The Kingdom of God

Christianity is an upside-down kingdom. 
The humble are exalted.  Mourners are comforted, and losers are keepers

This week, July 15 - 20, I am speaking at Camp Patmos for Junior (4th - 6th graders) Camp.

The theme for each week of camp is The Kingdom of God.

After an introduction message on Monday from Acts 1, each day is going to follow the same pattern.
The morning chapels' passage is going to be a Kingdom parable from Matthew.

The evening chapel's passage is going to be a passage about the Kingdom from Matthew.

Monday's theme is Kingdom Confusion.

Tuesday's theme is the Infinite Value of the Kingdom of God.  
Wednesday's theme is Divine Sovereignty and the Kingdom of God.
Thursday's is Genuine Repentance and the Kingdom of God.
Friday's theme is Kingdom Living.

Each day I will post the passage's used and some of the big ideas from the sermons.

I would very much appreciate your prayers during the week.  Here are some general prayer requests.  

• Pray for the junior campers at Camp Patmos.  Pray that God would open their ears and hearts to the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.
• Pray for the counselors and staff at Camp Patmos.  It is my hope and prayer that each year I speak at camp Krista and I can be an encouragement to those who are serving for the summer.  Pray the counselors would have wisdom, strength, and patience from God as they work with this specific group of campers and other campers throughout the rest of the summer.   
• Pray for me as I preach each day.  In past years I went into camp having taught or preached at least once a week, so there was a rhythm.  This year I have taught or preached less than ten times.  Pray for wisdom, strength, and unction, that indefinable, indescribable something.  It is my prayer that I will clearly communicate the truth of the Gospel in a way that the camper will understand and be challenged by.
• Pray for our family this week.  Jadyn will be a camper at Camp Patmos' Junior Week, the camp I am speaking at.  Josiah will be a camper at Camp Patmos' Pathfinders Week.  Joel will be attending Teen Leadership Conference at Clarks Summit University near Scranton, PA, where we lived for four years.  You can check out TLC at https://teenleadershipconference.com/ and Camp Patmos at https://www.camppatmos.com/.  The social media accounts for both will have a lot of pictures and updates.  

Pictures and more can be found on the camp Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/camppatmoskelleysisland/
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Fall Festival Resources

Sorry this didn't go up yesterday as planned.

This past weekend I had the opportunity to speak at the Fall Retreat at the Tri-State Free Methodist Camp in East Liverpool, OH.

God through the Holy Spirit and the teaching of God's Word, saved me at this campground.
God has continued using camps in my life and my family's lives.  I am thankful for that.

However, in speaking this weekend I wanted to remind those there that camp is great but Church is better, which is something I wrote about HERE in 2016.
This is the 9-minute video on church membership in one of the posts.
Church Membership from Radical on Vimeo.

For both of the messages, I used a basic note sheet from the Sermon Notebook by Matthias Media.  This is a great resource each person can use in their local churches (www.matthiasmedia.com/sermon-notebook).

We looked at two sayings in 1st Timothy that are "trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance."
"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost."  (1:15)
"Godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come." (4:8, 9)

Friday Night
We are saved...
from SIN (1 Timothy 1:15)
into A RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (1 Timothy 3:14, 15)
into THE FAMILY OF GOD, THE CHURCH (1 Timothy 3:14, 15)

If God has saved you from your sin, by His grace, through Jesus Christ into the family of God
and God has saved other brothers and sisters in Christ from their sins, by His grace, through Jesus Christ into the family of God,
THEN we need to know how to live together.

Paul tells Timothy one of things Timothy and the church needs to be is PRAY (1 Timothy 2:1-15)
Here are some specific prayer items we need to be praying.

• Pray for leaders 
• Pray for church leaders to lead in godly ways.
• Pray people would be saved.
• Pray your church would be unified in boldly preaching and living out Gospel truth.
• Pray other churches (Bible-teaching, non-heretical churches) in your community would boldly preach and live out Gospel truth.
• Pray individuals in your church would grow more and more like Christ.  Pray for specific people.
• Pray NOT for personal desires BUT more so for the glory of God and the salvation and sanctification (spiritual growth) of men, women and children.

Here is the prayer I prayed to close the service.  It is adapted from the Gospel Primer.

God,
Help us love your church and live for your glory.
Help us remember who we were before Christ.
Help us rejoice in who we are in Christ.
Help us value the church for which Christ died.
Help us value the part we play in the lives of our fellow Christians, especially those in the local churches we attend.
Help us value the part these people play in our growth and the growth of other Christians.
We pray this in Jesus' name.
Amen.

Saturday night
A hope-filled life...
looks to GOD (4:10)
doesn't FOCUS ON SELF (4:11-12)
is devoted to TEACHING/LIVING OUT THE BIBLE (4:13-16)
builds OTHERS UP IN THE FAITH (5:1-6:2a)
doesn't DESIRE THINGS OF THIS WORLD (6:2b-10)
fights THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH (6:11-19)

Before preaching I had been wondering if I should share some of our testimony in the message. 
I am glad I did because several people came up to talk with us about difficulties they were going through and how they needed to reminded of the hope we have in Jesus Christ.

Additional Resources:
A great bookmark that serves as a reminder for church members/attenders on how to love their church on Sunday:  library.thevineproject.com/#/resources/pray-think-speak-a-postcard-for-church-members
Book - Finding God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Video - From Now On

Family Camp Friday

Thankful, Even When It Hurts PDF

Friday morning sermon notes - HERE
Sermon notes from a very similar message at West Cannon on Sunday night - HERE
The audio of the Sunday night message - HERE

Friday night sermons notes - HERE

Family Camp Thursday

https://wiki.logos.com/Biblia_Verse_of_the_Day_images

This is the Theology Matters video shown Thursday night.

Theology Matters - Dug Down Deep - Joshua Harris from Waterbrook & Multnomah .

Thursday morning notes are HERE

Thursday evening notes are HERE

Family Camp Wednesday

MORNING SESSION:

Before we look at the lampstand, let's go to Exodus 25

• Chapters 25 - 31:  Directions on how to worship God

• Chapters 32 - 34:  Disobeying God's plan.  Setting up their own form of worship.

• Chapters 35 - 40:  Obeying God's plan

The Menorah/The Lampstand purpose of the lampstand is clearly given in the Bible - to provide light for the priest.

Here are some New Testament verses on the light.

• John 8:12 - Jesus is the light.

• Ephesians 5:8 - Followers of Christ are children of light.

• Psalm 110:105 - The Word of God is a light.

Wednesday morning notes are HERE

Wednesday evening notes are HERE

Family Camp Tuesday

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Read Scripture: Ephesians from The Bible Project on Vimeo.

The FIRST TABERNACLE "EXPERIENCE" was the cleansing of sin by the blood.

The SECOND TABERNACLE "EXPERIENCE" was at the bronze laver.

The application for believers is that 

we are forgiven by the work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary

we are washed or cleansed through the Holy Spirit and His Word 

A summary of Ephesians 1

Praise be to God who chose and predestined us to be redeemed through Christ, to the praise of his glorious grace (1:3 - 10).

Both you and I have been chosen in Christ and sealed with the Holy Spirit to the praise of His glory (1:11-14).

I thank God and pray for you, that you may know Christ better as well as his power for you (1:15-23).

If you look at Paul's prayer of thanksgiving in 1:15-16

changes to prayer of supplication in 1:17-19

and reminder of who Jesus is in 1:20-23

Tuesday evening notes are available HERE.

Family Camp Monday

https://wiki.logos.com/Biblia_Verse_of_the_Day_images

Some of the points and quotes from tonight's message were taken from the 2nd lesson of Capitol Hill Baptist's New Testament overview Core Seminar Class.  This specific lesson along with other lessons can be downloaded by following the links at www.capitolhillbaptist.org/resources/core-seminars/

Here is a basic outline of Hebrews.

• The first part of Hebrews reminds us who Jesus is. 
• The second part (8:1 - 10:18) focuses on what Jesus did.
• he final section is about what we have because of Jesus (10:19 - 13:18)

https://thebibleproject.com/explore/hebrews/

Read Scripture: Hebrews from The Bible Project on Vimeo.

Dangers in our struggle to persevere

In Messages of the New Testament, Mark Dever gives seven dangers that the writer of Hebrews lays out throughout the book to warn these struggling Christians. 

 1.  Ignoring what God has done in Christ

“We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” (2:1) God’s Word must be studied carefully, particularly what it has to say about Christ and what He has done.

 2.  Not Believing God

“See to it brothers that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.” (3:12) A heart that believes God is a heart that doesn’t just know the Scriptures, but seeks to understand the implications of what God has said and apply it to our lives.

3.  Ceasing to Grow

“though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again…Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity.” (5:12, 6:1) The writer of Hebrews doesn’t know multiple classes of Christians, those who are growing and those that are not. While there may be different levels of Christian maturity, Scripture understands all Christians to be growing Christians. A Christian that does not bear fruit must consider whether they are actually a Christian at all.

4.  Not persevering in holiness

“If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.” (10:26-27) Repetitious and unrepentant sin in the life of a professing believer is a very serious matter. Sin is scary indeed. Dever says, “If we remain unholy, we show that Christ’s sacrifice has been ineffective in our lives; and if Christ’s sacrifice has been ineffective in our lives, what hope do we have?”

5.  Losing Faith

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (11:1) The author of Hebrews knew that losing faith was a danger, so he provides this section in chapter 11 to exemplify what Christian faith looks like. It is characterized by a hope that is rooted in certainty. Hope is the result of faith in a reality we have not yet seen, but know exists.

6.  Rejecting Discipline

“Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (12:10-11) The Christian must be one that learns to listen to God’s correction and obey that correction. Without accepting God’s discipline, we will not produce the harvest of righteousness He has prepared for us.

7.  Refusing This Warning

“See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?” (12:25) Refusing to listen to the warning God has given us though this book will mean there is no escape from His judgment.

 Will you heed the message of Hebrews, will you believe in Christ, will you trust in the work He has accomplished to atone for the sins of all those who repent and trust in Him?

Monday Night's sermon notes can be found HERE

camp patmos 2018

Exodus 25:40 contains one of the BIG IDEAS I plan to keep coming back to throughout all of the chapels.
The verse reads "And see to it that you make them according to the pattern which was shown you on the mountain."
The BIG IDEA is that we need to worship and live for God according to God's way not our own.

The overview of the lesson schedule is 

• Monday:  Hebrews:  The bridge between Old Testament and New Testament.
• Thursday through Thursday:  The Tabernacle in the AM and Ephesians in the PM.
• Friday:  Psalm 105, which is the Psalm that was read when the ark of the covenant was returned to the tabernacle in 1 Chronicles 16.

There will be a chapel post each night at 9:00 pm.

Below are some of the resources that will be referred to throughout the week.

Chapel Resources from this year and previous years.  Some of the links no longer work.

www.drodgersjr.com/search/label/Camp.  This will have the links that go with each day's lessons.  You can scroll through the posts related to each day's chapel.

Visual Theology

www.challies.com/visual-theology/visual-theology-the-tabernacle/ 

www.challies.com/visual-theology/visual-theology-the-tabernacle-2/

The Bible Project

thebibleproject.com/explore/exodus-19-40/

The Trellis and the Vine

www.vinegrowers.com  Click on the Library link

Biblia Verse of the Day

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The Fighter Verses - The Fighter Verses for the week of Family Camp were Psalm 18:30-31.

https://fighterverses.com/set-3-core-esv/week-26/ 

http://theversesproject.com/verses/88/Psalms-18.30-31.  

Book links

• Bible Reading with Your Kids 
• The Gospel According to God
• The Gospel Prime
• One to One Bible Reading - Be sure to check out the link for the free reading resources on this page
• The Trellis and the Vine

Some Resources from this week's Camp Patmos Chapels

Here are a couple of the videos and resources used 

in Camp Patmos' Junior Chapel this week.

To download a free copy of this entire video for your family or church,

go to  www.seedsfamilyworship.com/product/more-than-conquerors/

New City Catechism
We looked at Questions #33 and #34 but this link has all 52 questions.

Two Ways to Live Gospel Presentation

Click HERE

Four Truths about God's Provisions

Click HERE for the article

The Pathfinders (Junior High campers) did the Walk thru the Bible.

HERE is more information about this study.

For a daily summary of what the Junior campers studied

click HERE.

Remember to Trust God!! -

This year's theme at Camp Patmos theme is "Detours." 

I want you to use every chapel time to exhort, strongly encourage, remind the campers that God is the one we need to trust for everything - salvation, godly living, help in difficult times.

Monday Night—God is Faithful to Keep His Promises

Exhort means to strongly encourage, urge, to build up

God is SOVEREIGN WHICH MEANS HE IS THE BOSS

God is the creator and sustainer

Nothing happens except through Him and by His Will

Action Step:  Look to God and not yourself.

Tuesday Morning—God Rescues and Delivers

God is THE RESCUER

Israel suffered because of sin

• other people's sin (in Egypt)
• their own sin (in the wilderness)

Salvation comes from God.

Salvation connects us to God.

Action Step:  Repent of your sin because God Rescues

Tuesday Night—God Rescues and Delivers

God is THE RESCUER

Two ways to live

1. Keep saying "No" to God and pretend to be your own king. 
2. Stop "No" to God and say "Sorry" to God and start living with Jesus as your king. 

Action Step:   Talk to God.  Say sorry, thank you and please.

This 2 Ways to Live Gospel presentation can be found at 

http://www.matthiasmedia.com.au/2wtl/

Wednesday Morning—God Provides

God is THE PROVIDER

John 3:14—17

Idolatry is trusting in created things/the provisions 

rather than the Creator/Provider

Israel suffered because of false worship

Action Step:  Seek God because He truly satisfies.

Wednesday Night—God Provides

God is THE PROVIDER

Four things about God’s Provisions - taken from www.desiringgod.org/articles/four-truths-about-god-s-provision

1. God may provide differently than you expect or plan.
2. God provides more of Himself
3. God’s ultimate provision is the Gospel
4. God provides finally in eternity. 

Action:  Pray because it shows dependence on God.

Thursday Morning—God Desires Obedience

God is THE LIFE CHANGER.

Bugs

Big Walls

Buried Treasure

  

Action Step:  Obey because God changes things.

Thursday Night—God Desires Obedience

God is THE LIFE CHANGER.

We obey God  so that our lives show God our love and gratitude and

so that our godly behaviors show others what a great Savior Jesus is.

Action Step:  Obey in order to show your love and gratitude for God and to show others God's glory.

Friday — God Gives Hope

God is the HOPE GIVER.

I will be posting more about Friday's messages later in the week.

Action Step:  Trust in God because He is our hope. 

Camp Patmos 2017

Looking forward to speaking at Camp Patmos the week of July 17 through 22.

Here is some of the great truths I will be speaking on.

Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, 

leading you to fall away from the living God.   

But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” 

that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.  

For we have come to share in Christ, 

if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.  

As it is said, “Today, if you hear his voice, 

do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” 

Hebrews 3:12-15 (ESV)

Monday

BIG IDEA:  God is faithful to keep his promises.  
God makes, honors, and fulfills His promised and we need to be reminded of His faithfulness.
God is the BOSS.
Hebrews 1:1, 2

Tuesday

BIG IDEA:  God rescues and delivers.  

God rescues His people for His glory and our good in His way in His timing.

God is the RESCUER.
Hebrews 2:14, 15

Wednesday

BIG IDEA:  God provides.  

God provides what we really need and sometimes blesses us with even more.
God is the PROVIDER.
Hebrews 2:17, 18

Thursday

BIG IDEA:  God desires obedience.  

God desires obedience even when His commands might not make sense and even if the task seems impossible.
God is the LIFE CHANGER.
Hebrews 13:5, 6

Friday:

BIG IDEA:  God gives hope.  

God gives hope to His people and we know He will fulfill His promises.
God is the HOPE GIVER.

Hebrews 9:12