Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      Chapter 3 a.       As followers of Jesus, we need to embrace what our Lord has done for us. b.      We need to let go of our past.                                                     i.      It has been erased.                                                   ii.      Wiped away.                                                 iii.      Made clean. c.       We are not those people anymore. d.      That is why we need to turn from our sin and turn to Jesus. e.       If we trust in Him it is easier to live out our faith. 2.      Colossians 3:12 a.       Therefore – Read vs. 10                                                     i.      We are being renewed. b.      As followers of Jesus who are being renewed, we are to live a certain way. c.       We are to clothe ourselves in virtue. d.      We are to hold on to the Peace of our Lord. e.       We are to get into His Word and let it change us. f.       We are to put on… (2 nd half of verse). g.

1.      Overview a.       Jesus is creator and sustainer.   b.      We are to be rooted in His word. c.       Be steadfast in our faith. d.      Trust in Jesus, who died for us and erased our sins. e.       Don’t trust in traditions and philosophies. f.       Don’t put our faith in a bunch of rules. g.      Jesus’ intent was to point to Love and Truth. h.      The Love that drove our Savior to the cross. i.        And His truth that is our ultimate guide. j.        Salvation comes from what our Jesus did, not by anything we can do. 2.      Colossians 3:1 a.       Since we have been given a new life with Christ. b.      As a New Creation! c.       A follower of Jesus. d.      We should seek the things of above. e.       Setting our minds, our thoughts, our actions in alignment with things that God would want. 3.      One thing that I think about when I think about seeking the things above, is the Lord’s prayer. a.       Matthew 6:9-10