Week of 3/15/26 and Men's Breakfast, Youth Spring Cleaning
Dear Church Family,
Driving down to my office this morning I was reminded of the glory of seasons, life springing up from what was dead or dormant. It reminded me of the message this last Sunday where Peter spoke of the Lord giving instructions to his people to trust him in the land of their exile. Trusting in that situation looked like building, planting, and reproducing in a foreign land even when it meant benefitting their captors, but it was all for the glory of God among the nations. We do not know the future of our country, or other nations, but we know the future of God's people and so whatever we build or plant, physically or spiritually we build in faith in order to know and make God known in Grenada and among the nations. Whatever you are building or planting (work, parenting, etc.) are you building in such a way that others would see God in your work? Are your plans clearly grounded in God's Word and truth to make sure your work is not wasted or a 'loss of reward'?
May it be all for Jesus and what he has done!
This Saturday - Men's breakfast at 8am, John Wetzig is sharing the teaching, bring a friend to breakfast!
The youth (jr hi and hs) will be doing spring cleaning around the church from 10-3.
Home Enjoyment
Read 2 John.
In our recent study of 1 John we saw a lot of similarities to the first half of 2 John. These things bear repeating, so take a minute to discuss/write down anything that the Lord brought to your attention here.
For this Home Enjoyment I want to focus on the second part of this passage and two particular thoughts.
1) How does ignoring/treating God's Word with indifference lead to less reward than one might otherwise receive? In this life and into eternity?
What are some examples of people 'going on ahead' or adding requirements to what Jesus has done for salvation?
What are the stakes of allowing people to hear those who have 'gone on ahead and are not abiding in the teaching of Jesus'?
Read Jeremiah 29:4-14. God had brought judgment on Israel for their gross idolatry and child sacrifice, but he made a way for those who were looking for Him to be blessed. What did this look like and why was it not what was expected?
How would the people in Jeremiah's time have known who was speaking for God?How can you know whether someone is preaching what others want to hear or teaching what God said?
In what ways is it hard for you right now to 'abide in the teaching of Jesus'?
Where are you tempted to find righteousness and acceptance besides in Jesus?
Where are you tempted to believe what our culture says about truth?
2) Based on vs 10 - Who is it that we are told to not associate with? What is John's reasoning?
How does this compare with 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 9-13?
Does that change your understanding of 'judge not lest you be judged'?
It is very important to note that Paul is talking about someone who is openly sinning and resistant to correction and repentance. There is also a very real cost if we do not judge rightly what others teach.
Take time to pray for yourself and the church here at Grenada to stay alert and 'watch ourselves' in order to clearly present the gospel to those we interact with.
Ask the Lord to reveal places of compromise or self-righteousness that make Jesus less in your life and testimony.
Finally, rejoice that Jesus came in the flesh and gave his perfect life to give us everything we need to know and walk with God!!
In Christ,
Pastor Phillip
Driving down to my office this morning I was reminded of the glory of seasons, life springing up from what was dead or dormant. It reminded me of the message this last Sunday where Peter spoke of the Lord giving instructions to his people to trust him in the land of their exile. Trusting in that situation looked like building, planting, and reproducing in a foreign land even when it meant benefitting their captors, but it was all for the glory of God among the nations. We do not know the future of our country, or other nations, but we know the future of God's people and so whatever we build or plant, physically or spiritually we build in faith in order to know and make God known in Grenada and among the nations. Whatever you are building or planting (work, parenting, etc.) are you building in such a way that others would see God in your work? Are your plans clearly grounded in God's Word and truth to make sure your work is not wasted or a 'loss of reward'?
May it be all for Jesus and what he has done!
This Saturday - Men's breakfast at 8am, John Wetzig is sharing the teaching, bring a friend to breakfast!
The youth (jr hi and hs) will be doing spring cleaning around the church from 10-3.
Home Enjoyment
Read 2 John.
In our recent study of 1 John we saw a lot of similarities to the first half of 2 John. These things bear repeating, so take a minute to discuss/write down anything that the Lord brought to your attention here.
For this Home Enjoyment I want to focus on the second part of this passage and two particular thoughts.
1) How does ignoring/treating God's Word with indifference lead to less reward than one might otherwise receive? In this life and into eternity?
What are some examples of people 'going on ahead' or adding requirements to what Jesus has done for salvation?
What are the stakes of allowing people to hear those who have 'gone on ahead and are not abiding in the teaching of Jesus'?
Read Jeremiah 29:4-14. God had brought judgment on Israel for their gross idolatry and child sacrifice, but he made a way for those who were looking for Him to be blessed. What did this look like and why was it not what was expected?
How would the people in Jeremiah's time have known who was speaking for God?How can you know whether someone is preaching what others want to hear or teaching what God said?
In what ways is it hard for you right now to 'abide in the teaching of Jesus'?
Where are you tempted to find righteousness and acceptance besides in Jesus?
Where are you tempted to believe what our culture says about truth?
2) Based on vs 10 - Who is it that we are told to not associate with? What is John's reasoning?
How does this compare with 1 Corinthians 5:1-2, 9-13?
Does that change your understanding of 'judge not lest you be judged'?
It is very important to note that Paul is talking about someone who is openly sinning and resistant to correction and repentance. There is also a very real cost if we do not judge rightly what others teach.
Take time to pray for yourself and the church here at Grenada to stay alert and 'watch ourselves' in order to clearly present the gospel to those we interact with.
Ask the Lord to reveal places of compromise or self-righteousness that make Jesus less in your life and testimony.
Finally, rejoice that Jesus came in the flesh and gave his perfect life to give us everything we need to know and walk with God!!
In Christ,
Pastor Phillip
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