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Jesus' Early Life

Conrad Hilario

Philippians 2:5-7

Jesus, the Messiah, finally appears in history. He's born into very humble conditions, revealing to us his true nature. He came as a human to break us free from the chains of the law, to identify with humans (enabling him to be their perfect substitute), and to die on the cross. There were many reactions to Jesus' arrival: people at the inn ignored him, Herod was a pseudo-seeker, Simeon and Anna were genuine seekers, and the shepherds/wise men were ready to trust Christ.

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Parables at a Dinner Party

Jim Leffel

Luke 14:7-24

In unpacking four key parables from Jesus in Luke 14, we uncover the "backwards wisdom of God" and see the importance of humility in the Kingdom of God. Jesus calls his followers to voluntarily take the lower seat and reminds us of His heart and His concern for the poor, the crippled, the sinner, and the outsider. Jesus tells of the dinner party of all believers in Heaven, to which He has invited all people without discrimination, and calls His followers to "go out at once into the streets and lanes of the city and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame," that they would be able to be with Him.

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Humility

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The First Lesson in Discipleship

Jim Leffel

Luke 9:46-56

What is humility? Humility begins with the person of Christ. Cultivating a deeper sense of humility involves: 1) an inner-awareness of God's incredible generosity towards you; 2) giving without love demands; and 3) complete surrender to God.

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Profiles in Grace (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

Luke 7:36-50

Jesus is invited to dinner at the house of Simon the Pharisee. While Jesus is reclining at the table a sinful woman enters the house. She anoints Jesus' feet with oil and wipes them with her hair. Jesus forgives the woman of her sins and instructs Simon on the relationship between forgiveness and love. The woman's response reveals that love is rooted in humility and gratitude which results in peace.\r\n

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The Life of Faith

Mike Sullivan

Galatians 4:21-5:10

The same humble faith that is required for justification (or salvation) is required for sanctification (or spiritual growth). While Christians may be tempted to define themselves by their mistakes, clinging to this view of self is not conducive to spiritual maturity and contrary to God's view. Instead, when God looks at a Christian, He sees someone who: 1) has been redeemed and made righteous; 2) has been adopted as His child into His family; and 3) has His life indwelling within through the Holy Spirit. Just as Abraham had a choice between the free woman and the slave woman, Christians have the choice between depending on God's promise and self-effort for spiritual growth.

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Leading and Following God's Way

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 5:1-7

God uses delegated human leaders to serve Christian communities. Though no person is completely adequate for leadership, there are Biblical principles to help those chosen for the job. Scripture says that: 1) we aren't meant to lead alone; 2) God's leadership is different than the world's leadership; 3) spiritual leadership is primarily through example; and 4) spiritual leadership is a good investment. Ultimately, both leaders and those who follow them are called to have humility and trust in God.

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Two Birth Announcements

Jim Leffel

Psalms 110:1

God uses a barren woman to bring forth John the Baptist and a young virgin to give birth to Jesus Christ. Both of these births fulfill Old Testament prophecy and God's promise to send the Messiah. Mary responds in faith to God's plan and His goodness. She is a picture of courage, faith, and humility.

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God's Ultimate Self Disclosure

Conrad Hilario

Philippians 2:4-11

Despite its unknown author and somewhat obscure background, the book of Hebrews opens with a bold and clear claim that God has spoken to humanity, first through the prophets and ultimately through Jesus Himself. God desires to reveal Himself to His creation, and Jesus is the exact representation of God's very nature. He is both fully God and fully human, and His incarnation demonstrates God's humility in a powerful example for Christians and non-Christians alike.

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Being Known by God

Chris Hearty

Psalms 139

David rejoices in God's divine attributes. The psalmist meditates on three key characteristics of God's nature: His omniscience (God is all-knowing), omnipresence (God is everywhere), and omnipotence (God is all-powerful). David rejoices in being completely known by God and models how to ask for His divine leadership. David unpacks personal implications of each of these truths.

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