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The Lord’s Prayer – Deliver us from Evil & Lead us not into temptation. “Tempt” can be translated as “test”. Satan is personified evil. Yet God leads us into testing/temptation, not into sin. Abraham, Job and Jesus were tested…ultimately for God’s glory

In the ‘Our Father’ Prayer, our Daily Bread is a statement about Dependency God created us dependent; Our culture teaches us that we must become independent. Relationship with others- As we mature we become interdependent with others. Relationship with God - Constant dependence on the goodness of God.

A study on the meaning of ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ More accurately called the Disciples Prayer, it is a template, a pattern for prayer. Although Matthew 6:9-13 is the common verses for the Lord’s prayer, Luke 11:1-4 gives us another similar version. Part of the Sermon on the Mount. One could discern 23 elements of the Lord’s Prayer.

We are starting off 2020 with a month of Prayer & Fasting. Jesus said “..when you pray.. “ not “if” He instructed us to pray the “Our Father” prayer. What did He mean by ‘our father?’

12 Foundation Stones, discussing Grace What is “Grace?” (from charis = a grace gift!) What makes it so amazing? Grace in simple terms is God's unmerited favor and supernatural enablement and empowerment for salvation and for daily sanctification. Grace is everything for nothing to those who don't deserve anything. Grace is what everyone needs, what none can earn and what God Alone can and does freely give . Grace addresses mankinds's sin. The gift of grace makes people fit for salvation, miraculously

Joy – what is it? We are actually commanded to be joyful. How do we obtain Joy? What robs us of Joy? How can we keep that from happening? What sabotages joy? Comparison, Competition, Complaining, Controlling & Criticism.

Advent Series – the 3 Loves. Love means different things, but in English, we only have one word for it. Agape & Agapao are action words for Love, meaning seeking the well-being of others without expecting any compensation. Love the world, neighbor & your enemies; a very challenging command from Jesus

What is “Peace” in this life? Jesus said ‘...my peace I leave with you...’ Peace is often taken to mean ‘stability in life, with me in control’ True Peace comes from a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. We are to be Peace makers

Opening up the Advent season this week with Hope. Advent is derived from “Coming” and is linked to Faith & diligence in life. Is our hope like crossing our fingers or more expectant than that? We need to preach to our own souls to build Faith

Continuing the 12 Foundation Stones Series, this week is Discipleship. Jesus said to ‘Go, make disciples…and teach them..’ What we need to do to make disciples of ourselves as well as others.