Reading Genesis Well (Authorship, Recipients, Purpose). Chapters 1-11: What we learn about God, What we learn about ourselves

Jesus Christ the Center of the Story

We Believe… Exploring the Apostles’ Creed 6 of 6 – “The Gospel” 1 Corinthians 15 September 11th, 2022 Problem: We think too little of resurrection (1 Cor. 15:12-19) I believe in the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the live everlasting. Amen! The Daily Gospel (1 Cor. 15:1-11) The Resurrection Body (1 Cor. 15:42-49) The Coming Victory (1 Cor. 15:50-57) Response: Excel in the Lord’s work (1 Cor. 15:58)

How it started: Repentance, Baptism, Forgiveness, The Holy Spirit. How it's Going: Apostles' Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking Bread, Prayer, Spirit-Moving, Generosity, Worship, Evangelism.

Five Provisions of the Counselor, the Holy Spirit | How do we hear from the Holy Spirit?

1. The third day He rose again from the dead 2. He ascended into heaven 3. He sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty 4. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead

Community, Rootedness, Equilibrium, Encouragement, Dogma 1. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord, 2. Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary 3. He descended into hell. 4. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried. 5. Hebrews 2:14-18

Why the Creed? C R E E D 1. I Believe (Matthew 10) 2. In God the Father (Psalm 103) 3. In God the Almighty (Psalm 104) 4. Maker of Heaven and Earth Final Question

The Community of Saints Colossians 4:7-18 July 24 th , 2022 1. The Church values a. Tychius b. Onesimus c. Demas d. Mark 2. The Church values a. Aristichus b. Justus c. Luke 3. The Church values a. Epaphras b. Nympha c. Archippus 4. Remember! Christ above All!

1. Remembering has a definitive purpose. 2. Remember that the scriptures are God's self-disclosure. 3. Remember, because we are prone to become prideful. 4. Remember so the next generation will live. 5. Remember, we serve a God of new beginnings.