Living Word July 2014
Many people do not know what it means to experience true spiritual freedom.
Men can argue, debate, describe, discuss, and talk about what it is like to have a baby all day long but they will not know what it is really like because they can not truly experience it.
People can argue, debate, describe, discuss, and talk about what it is like to have God in their life all day long but they will not know what it is really like until they truly experience it.
Freedom in a true relationship with the Holy Spirit is an awesome privilege God gives the believer. True freedom always comes at a high cost. Christ’s death on the cross was the cost for our spiritual freedom
Children
July 6th Faithful – Elisha & the widow both trusted God to meet their needs. God is faithful 2 Kings 4:1-7, Psalm 86:7 & 99:2
July 13 Hard to Hope – God’s most zealous opponents can still enjoy God’s peace and growth if they turn to Him. Acts 1:8 & 9:19-31, 1 Peter 4:19
July 20 Hard to go – It will not always be easy – Jesus is honored when Christians suffer for His sake. Acts 13, 1 Peter 4:19, Matthew 28:19
July 27 Hard to trust – God is trustworthy – Trust God to save us from sin and death. Acts 14, 1 Peter 4:19, John 3:16
Middle school
July 6 – Freedom – Because Jesus died to free you from sin’s penalty and power, you can experience real freedom by trusting in Him. John 8:31-36; Romans 5:6-11; 8:1-4
July 13 Session 4 – Put Others First – Be sensitive to others needs and take steps to meet them. Philippians 2:1-4 & 1 John3:16-18
July 20 Session 1 – Promise Keeper – God always keeps His word. Numbers 23:19, 1 Kings 8:56, Psalm 145:13, 2 Corinthians 1:20
July 27 Session 2 Greatest Promise – God’s greatest promise is fulfilled in Jesus Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 4:16-21
Upcoming events
Teacher training July 6th & August 3rd
Awesome God festival August 2nd
Treasure Hunt and Ice cream event August 9th