Walking with Jesus - #5 Jesus RECOGNIZED as the Lamb of God
The focus of this series is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next Meet & Greet will be held February 23rd following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
We invite you to Grace Church every Wednesday night for some mid-week fun and fellowship. CJ's coffee shop will be open and we'll have a featured game available from 6:00-7:30 pm each week. Bring a snack to share if you wish. This is a great opportunity to bring someone you want to spend time with, get to know better, or introduce to other Christians. Contact Lisa Sterkenburg if you have questions ([email protected]).
February's Schedule
February 5th: Skip-Bo
February 12th: Yahtzee
February 19th: Sorry
February 26th: Everybody Knows (trivia)
February's Schedule
February 5th: Skip-Bo
February 12th: Yahtzee
February 19th: Sorry
February 26th: Everybody Knows (trivia)
Are you trying to get more steps in but don't want to walk in the cold? Come on in where it's warm and walk inside the church! We'll make sure the building is open and ready for you...
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
As part of the property maintenance at Grace Church, we have wood that needs to be cut on the back property. We've set aside each Saturday in February from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm to cut and stack wood. Bring a chain saw if you have one as well as work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey if you have questions or if you are in need of wood - 517-852-4800 / [email protected]
Wednesday, February 5th - Tripp Whitten, Isaiah Kuestner
Thursday, February 6th - Jack Simons
Friday, February 7th - Kevin Stewart
Saturday, February 8th - Donita Murphy
Thursday, February 6th - Jack Simons
Friday, February 7th - Kevin Stewart
Saturday, February 8th - Donita Murphy
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The focus of this series, Walking with Jesus, is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
Pastor Don started us off with Jesus INCARNATED on Earth.
Ryan shared with us how Jesus PREPARED for Ministry.
Nick shared how Jesus was COMMISSIONED by the Father.
Jeff looked at how Jesus was TEMPTED in the Wilderness.
Today Aaron will speak about how Jesus was RECOGNIZED as the Lamb of God.
Ryan shared with us how Jesus PREPARED for Ministry.
Nick shared how Jesus was COMMISSIONED by the Father.
Jeff looked at how Jesus was TEMPTED in the Wilderness.
Today Aaron will speak about how Jesus was RECOGNIZED as the Lamb of God.
After Jesus was baptized, He was immediately led into the wilderness for a time of temptation. When this time had finished, we read the account of John the Baptist recognizing Jesus as the Lamb of God.
John 1:29-34
For first century Jews, this statement spoke volumes. They would think about the Passover, sacrifice, blood, payment for wrong doings, and salvation from death. Imagine what Jesus felt when He heard those words! For Jesus this was the point of no return. John the Baptist had publicly revealed His true identity in front of John's followers and the religious leaders from Jerusalem.
John 1:29-34
For first century Jews, this statement spoke volumes. They would think about the Passover, sacrifice, blood, payment for wrong doings, and salvation from death. Imagine what Jesus felt when He heard those words! For Jesus this was the point of no return. John the Baptist had publicly revealed His true identity in front of John's followers and the religious leaders from Jerusalem.
John 1:29-34
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29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
30 This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’
31 I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”
32 Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
33 I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
34 I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God. ”
30 This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’
31 I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.”
32 Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
33 I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is He who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
34 I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God. ”
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This was a pivotal moment in Jesus' life. When He heard those words, it solidified in His mind what His identity was and that was important for Him as He began His ministry.
1. Established His Purpose
1. Established His Purpose
2. Set His Way Forward
3. Strengthened His Determination
We live in a society where identity crisis's are everywhere. We have the "Keeping up with the Joneses" syndrome but on the more serious side, we have the transgender issue which shows us just how critical it is for us to understand our identity. We need to have an identity that is founded in truth!
The real issue that all of us struggle with when it comes to identity is we use the aspects of who we are that are flawed, fleeting, and unreliable. Instead we need to choose something that is unchanging and based on truth...God's Word.
Poor Ways to Establish Our Identity:
1. Our Profession
Poor Ways to Establish Our Identity:
1. Our Profession
2. Our Person
3. Our People
4. Our Problems
Understanding our identity begins with understanding how God sees us
Romans 3:10-18, 23 - how God sees us before Jesus' sacrifice
Romans 5:6, 8 - God loves us too much to leave us there
Ephesians 1:3-10 - how God sees us when we put our faith in Jesus and His sacrifice
When we understand our identity in Jesus, it will give us purpose, show us how we should live our lives, and it should strengthen our determination and empower us to do great things.
Romans 3:10-18, 23 - how God sees us before Jesus' sacrifice
Romans 5:6, 8 - God loves us too much to leave us there
Ephesians 1:3-10 - how God sees us when we put our faith in Jesus and His sacrifice
When we understand our identity in Jesus, it will give us purpose, show us how we should live our lives, and it should strengthen our determination and empower us to do great things.
Romans 3:10-18, Romans 3:23
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10 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.
11 There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.
12 All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”
13 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.”
14 “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
16 ruin and misery lie in their wake,
17 and the way of peace they have not known.”
18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
11 There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.
12 All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”
13 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.”
14 “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;
16 ruin and misery lie in their wake,
17 and the way of peace they have not known.”
18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
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Romans 5:6, Romans 5:8
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6 For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
8 But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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Ephesians 1:3-10
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3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
4 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
6 to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
8 that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
9 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.
4 For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
6 to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
8 that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
9 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.
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Citizen of Another Country
Ephesians 2:19a
If you put your faith in Christ, you have a different citizenship. Your allegiance is to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Ephesians 2:19a
If you put your faith in Christ, you have a different citizenship. Your allegiance is to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Ephesians 2:19
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19 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,
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Members of God's Household
Ephesians 2:19b
There is nothing like being a part of the family of God. When we are acting the way we should be to each other, we can handle any difficulties that come into our lives.
Ephesians 2:19b
There is nothing like being a part of the family of God. When we are acting the way we should be to each other, we can handle any difficulties that come into our lives.
Ephesians 2:19
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19 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,
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God's Masterpiece
Ephesians 2:10
You are perfectly made by God to serve a purpose and He takes great pleasure in the way that He has made you. When He made you He also had a ministry in mind for you. When you find that ministry and plug in to it, you'll be surprised at how much you'll grow and flourish.
Ephesians 2:10
You are perfectly made by God to serve a purpose and He takes great pleasure in the way that He has made you. When He made you He also had a ministry in mind for you. When you find that ministry and plug in to it, you'll be surprised at how much you'll grow and flourish.
Ephesians 2:10
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10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
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A Royal Priesthood
1 Peter 2:9
- Royal: For those who have put their faith in Jesus, there is an expectation for how you are to live. This is where our faith becomes reality.
- Priest: We have direct access to God through prayer. Like the Old Testament priests, we need to represent people before God. Who are you praying for?
1 Peter 2:9
- Royal: For those who have put their faith in Jesus, there is an expectation for how you are to live. This is where our faith becomes reality.
- Priest: We have direct access to God through prayer. Like the Old Testament priests, we need to represent people before God. Who are you praying for?
1 Peter 2:9
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9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
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As Christ followers we are so much more than our profession, people we hang out with, and our problems. Through Christ we can have an impact that will benefit those we come in contact with if we daily live out the reality of our identity in Christ.
This week:
Read and pray over John 1:19-34 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (Specifically, what is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
Which aspect of your life do you typically draw your identity from (Profession, Person, People, Problems)?
When you look over how God sees you (Ephesians 1:3-10) how is it different than how you see yourself?
When you think about where your allegiance lies, what area of your life is most difficult for you to pledge to God?
When you think about yourself as God’s masterpiece, what do you see as your biggest God-given talent? How can you use that in ministry?
Who are you praying for?
Read and pray over John 1:19-34 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (Specifically, what is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
Which aspect of your life do you typically draw your identity from (Profession, Person, People, Problems)?
When you look over how God sees you (Ephesians 1:3-10) how is it different than how you see yourself?
When you think about where your allegiance lies, what area of your life is most difficult for you to pledge to God?
When you think about yourself as God’s masterpiece, what do you see as your biggest God-given talent? How can you use that in ministry?
Who are you praying for?
