John 1:6-14 (NIV) CONTEXT: This is part of the famous prologue that introduces John's gospel. 6  There   He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity John doesn't describe the world's reaction to Jesus by using active tense words like reject or spurn, Today: Luke 10

Numbers 20:1–13 (NIV) 20 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity in his duty towards God, and that in three particulars. (1) He had failed in strict obedience. So as you stumble through life, complaining like the Israelites and losing your cool like Moses, be sure :14).

Acts 1:21-26 (NIV) CONTEXT: The very first thing the brand new Church did once Jesus ascended into heaven In other words, does Luke merely describe the event as it occured, or are we being given binding instruction Luke doesn't say. church, which is called to do the exciting work of the Kingdom of God through sometimes boring means like Today: John 1

By the time Solomon died, the once-united kingdom stood on the brink of fracture. 1 Kings 12:1–24 (NIV ) 12 Rehoboam [Solomon's son] went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone there to make him king. 2  When 10   The young men who had grown up with him replied, “These people have said to you, ‘Your father put Now tell them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist. 11  My father laid on you a heavy Rebellion ensues, and just like that, less that 20 verses after Israel reached its summit, it fell to

(v12) Some people like to pit Jesus against Paul, and sometimes even God the Father, as if Jesus is all to Him; ASK GOD FOR WHAT YOU NEED: Read the New Testament in a year, a chapter a day - 2 Corinthians 1

Logos.com John 15:1–8 (NIV) CONTEXT: Jesus has just finished the Passover meal with His disciples in He gives them this metaphor to help them understand. 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity You likely won’t be tempted to sell out your Savior to the local goon squad like Judas did, but the false Today: 1 Peter 3

1 Timothy 4:7–10 (NIV) 7  Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself present life and the life to come. 9   This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. 10 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: 1 Peter

Romans 1:18-32 (NIV) 18  The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19  since what may be known about be wise, they became fools 23  and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity Today: Luke 9

Logos.com Colossians 3:1–10 (NIV) 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on your lips. 9   Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 Canons of Dordt Point 1 - God's Unconditional Election Point 2 - Limited Atonement Point 3 - Total Depravity There's a few big decisions along the way, like who to marry or what career path to follow. A newer phrase has taken its place: you need solid Spiritual Disciplines, like the ongoing prayer just

2:15-17 - Or Else Luke 15:11-16 - Prodigious Deprivation Psalm 143 - Aggressive Prayer Pattern ​ Article ​ Article 7: Election Ephesians 1:3-6 - Before the Foundation Deuteronomy 7:1-10 - Set Apart John 17 Psalm 91 - The Shelter of the Most High Article 10: Election Based on God’s Good Pleasure Luke 2:13- 14 - Christmas in March Galatians 4:1-7 - From Slave to Son Isaiah 53:6 - Herd Mentality 1 Peter 2:9- 57:14-21 - God's Second Residence 2 Peter 1:3-10 - Make Every Effort Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Sovereign &