Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      Jesus cleansed the temple and people did not understand. a.       They questioned who He was to do such a thing. b.      He got rid of the impurities, the greed, the pride, the sin. c.       He does the same to each one of us. d.      As we draw near to Him, He will cleanse us. e.       He will give us the strength to grow our faith. f.       If we trust in Him, study His Word, and Talk to Him. 2.      John 3:1 a.       In the world’s eyes, Nicodemus was an elite. b.      He was a teacher of the Word. c.       He was a Pharisee, a learned religious leader. d.      He was a member of the Sanhedrin. e.       In those days the Sanhedrin was both the Jewish ruling counc...

1.       The first sign in the Gospel of John continued to make the point that John has been driving. a.       Jesus was a man who walked this earth. b.       He is also God! c.       He is not limited by what us humans can do. d.       His power is limitless, and His knowledge is beyond our understanding. e.       When the handful of disciples witnessed Jesus turning water into wine, they believed! f.        They did not understand what the future held, but they believed! g.       They witnessed His power and believed that Jesus is the Messiah, that He is God. h.       Their faith was still in its early stages, it was just sprouting. i.        It would be tested, stretched, but it would grow. j.   ...