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Matthew 11:28-30
The Eye of the Storm
If our faith does not transform our lives to reflect Jesus Christ, no one will listen to us. If we do not find creative ways both to point to & exhibit the radical, shocking, & subversive love of Christ, no one will pay any attention…
In our world today, people must often first see the transforming power of Jesus’ lordship, and
then they will learn the way of faith…
Matthew 11:28-30
The Eye of the Storm
Dichotomy… Legalism Antinomianism
John 14:6-7 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
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(John 14:6-7)
Dichotomy… Legalism Antinomianism
John 14:23-24 23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.”
(John 14:23-24)
Dichotomy… Legalism Antinomianism
(John 14:6-7)
Problem: I am @ the center
( sIn & prIde )
It’s all about Jesus.
Always has been.
Always will be.
The Eye of the Storm
#1 – Too many “things” swirling around?
In Christ, we find peace in the Eye…
The Eye of the Storm
#2 – Zoom out…Bigger Question
Struggle with Faith vs. Works?
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Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
We find peace & rest in Jesus
@ the Eye of the Storm
HDJDI: How Did Jesus Do It?
Not legalism…Always Jesus
Drawing us closer
- The Mysterious – Submit to the Holy Spirit
- Dance – Move how you are created…
- Declination – Jesus withdrew…recalibrate
HDJDI: How Did Jesus Do It?
- Run the Race – Train, Check, Rely on Team
- Bring Your Sword – Get it IN you!
- Eye of the Storm – Find rest & peace…
HDJDI: How Did Jesus Do It? Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
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Matthew 11:28-30
The Eye of the Storm