Week of 4/5/26
Dear Church Family,
What a day of celebration! I pray that your hearts were encouraged in thought of God designing, at greatest cost to himself, the day that brought us salvation and assurance of what he has done for us. I also pray that many heard and are considering the claims of Jesus. Please continue to pray for those who came as they ponder what they heard, that the enemy would not be allowed or permitted to steal the seed that was sown (Matthew 13:4, 19). Please pray for those who have been baptized this Spring to continue growing in their life in Jesus. Lastly, may we 'rejoice and be glad' in the day Jesus took our sins and sorrows upon himself so that we would not be lost, but united to him. He has invited us with his resurrection life and power through what he has done, may we walk in it!
Home Enjoyment
You can go through this study with your small group, but I would also encourage you to reflect on some of the different verses each day of the coming week and what the Holy Spirit would show you of Jesus' love and work for you.
Read Psalm 118:19-24.
Why are gates necessary? Why are gates reassuring? Cany anyone open any gate? Why not?
What is the end goal David has in mind in asking for the 'gates of righteousness to be opened to him?'
Looking at John 10:14-18, what was Jesus' basis for the claim in being the gate?
How does his being the one who lays down his life for the sheep connect with our need for righteousness?
David gives thanks that the Lord 'answered' him, what does that imply?
When was the last time you gave thanks for the Lord answering your call, for his giving salvation to you? (Consider taking some time to read Psalm 34 and Philippians 1:3-11 this week and personalizing them in thanksgiving to God.)
What warning do you find in verse 22?
What encouragement comes from knowing Jesus was rejected by others?
What encouragement comes from knowing that he is the cornerstone?
What is he the Cornerstone of? Read Ephesians 2:18-22, Colossians 1:18-20
Why is it so important that this was the work of God and not us?
Allow yourself some time just to think, marvel, and remind yourself of the great design of transferring righteousness to sinful man, the love that it took to go with it, the plan of redeeming all things but giving man the opportunity to come to salvation.
'This is the day' refers prophetically to God's providing our salvation. What are some ways that changes every other day?
What does it look like to rejoice in that day?
How are 'we glad in it'? Is it just choosing to be happy or are there other things we can do to find joy in what the Lord has done? Read Philippians 4:4-13.
I am so thankful for you all and what the Lord is doing in this place. I pray our love continues to grow for Jesus, one another, and our community to know and see Him and give him the glory he deserves.
In Christ,
Pastor Phillip
What a day of celebration! I pray that your hearts were encouraged in thought of God designing, at greatest cost to himself, the day that brought us salvation and assurance of what he has done for us. I also pray that many heard and are considering the claims of Jesus. Please continue to pray for those who came as they ponder what they heard, that the enemy would not be allowed or permitted to steal the seed that was sown (Matthew 13:4, 19). Please pray for those who have been baptized this Spring to continue growing in their life in Jesus. Lastly, may we 'rejoice and be glad' in the day Jesus took our sins and sorrows upon himself so that we would not be lost, but united to him. He has invited us with his resurrection life and power through what he has done, may we walk in it!
Home Enjoyment
You can go through this study with your small group, but I would also encourage you to reflect on some of the different verses each day of the coming week and what the Holy Spirit would show you of Jesus' love and work for you.
Read Psalm 118:19-24.
Why are gates necessary? Why are gates reassuring? Cany anyone open any gate? Why not?
What is the end goal David has in mind in asking for the 'gates of righteousness to be opened to him?'
Looking at John 10:14-18, what was Jesus' basis for the claim in being the gate?
How does his being the one who lays down his life for the sheep connect with our need for righteousness?
David gives thanks that the Lord 'answered' him, what does that imply?
When was the last time you gave thanks for the Lord answering your call, for his giving salvation to you? (Consider taking some time to read Psalm 34 and Philippians 1:3-11 this week and personalizing them in thanksgiving to God.)
What warning do you find in verse 22?
What encouragement comes from knowing Jesus was rejected by others?
What encouragement comes from knowing that he is the cornerstone?
What is he the Cornerstone of? Read Ephesians 2:18-22, Colossians 1:18-20
Why is it so important that this was the work of God and not us?
Allow yourself some time just to think, marvel, and remind yourself of the great design of transferring righteousness to sinful man, the love that it took to go with it, the plan of redeeming all things but giving man the opportunity to come to salvation.
'This is the day' refers prophetically to God's providing our salvation. What are some ways that changes every other day?
What does it look like to rejoice in that day?
How are 'we glad in it'? Is it just choosing to be happy or are there other things we can do to find joy in what the Lord has done? Read Philippians 4:4-13.
I am so thankful for you all and what the Lord is doing in this place. I pray our love continues to grow for Jesus, one another, and our community to know and see Him and give him the glory he deserves.
In Christ,
Pastor Phillip
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