1 Peter 3:15 (ESV) but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

 Defense = apologia (Gk); answer; reason; rationale; argument; "apologetic”

Message Inspired by Louie Giglio, “Indescribable”

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Part 1: Reasons to BelievePastor Gary Stump

Awesome = captivating amazement at the wondrous authority and mysterious presence of God

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

(Genesis 1:1)

"Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light."

(Genesis 1:3, NLT)

"He wraps himself in light as with a garment"

(Psalm 104:2a, NIV)

"Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?"

(Isaiah 40:12a, NIV)

“…He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in."

(Isaiah 40:21-22, NIV)

"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name."

(Isaiah 40:25-26, NIV)

"The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known."

(Psalm 19:1-2, NLT)

Sun

"And when you look up into the sky and see the sun, moon, and stars—all the forces of heaven—don’t be seduced into worshiping them…"

(Deuteronomy 4:19a, NLT)

"Can you direct the movement of the stars— binding the cluster of the Pleiades or loosening the cords of Orion?"

(Job 38:31, NLT)

"For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God."

(Romans 1:20, NLT)

"When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers— the moon and the stars you set in place— what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?"

(Psalm 8:3-4, NLT)

“The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God."

(Isaiah 52:10, ESV)

APPLICATION PROJECT:

Take a minute right now and start it!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. MS & HS Students—tonight at the Stump’s

2. WOW Retreat Oct. 19-20

3. Women’s Harvest Lunch—Nov. 3rd