Who do you Know? Intro: Last week Rom. 15:12-13 I. Saul, physically impressive before men. 1. 1 Samuel 10:23 2. 1 Samuel 13: 13-14 3. 1 Samuel 15: 10-28 II. David, spiritually known before God. 1. 1 Samuel 16: 1-7 2. 1 Samuel 16: 10-13 III. Who do you want to be? 1. What in this life motivates you? 2. Do you understand who you are? Illustration- Francisca Who must you get to know?

The Power of Hope Scripture: Romans 15:13 (1). THE SIGHT OF THIS HOPE • Our Hope looks to Jesus as our constant focus. (2). THE SOURCE OF THIS HOPE • He is "the God of (the) Hope" (3). THE SERENITY OF THIS HOPE • "All joy and peace in believing" (4). THE SUFFICIENCY OF THIS HOPE • "That you may abound" (5). THE SUPPLY OF THIS HOPE • "By the power of the Holy Spirit" • We receive this abundant Hope by the Spirit’s power at work in our lives.

Perspective for 2020: Two Women, Two Songs & Christmas Woman #1: Hannah 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Song #1 Hannah's Prayer 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Woman #2 Mary Song #2 Mary's Magnificat Luke 1:46-57 Perspective to be gained 1) Magnify God’s grace 2) Meditate on His Word 3) Make known His Son

1. They Listened Well 2. They overcame their fears 3. They spread the word

It was enough for Moses. Is it enough for you?

Moses Part 2 - Safe or Good?

Numbers 13:25-14:10 How should we respond when we encounter opposition and despair among the people of God? We offer: 1. A Different Perspective (13:30-33) 2. A Different Posture (14:5-6) 3. A Different Power (14:7-9)

God's Big Story..and our Part in It Revelation 1:4-8 I. The Picture of the GOD of the BIG STORY Rev 1:4-5a II. The "Parenthesis"-Our Part in the BIG STORY Rev 1:5b-6a III. The Preview of the Culmination of the BIG STORY Rev 1:6b-8 What is your next step in His BIG STORY right now, today?