May 26, 2019

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Acts 4:12 Jesus is the only ONE who can save people. His name is the only power in the world that has been given to save anyone. We must be saved through Him!" ERV Pray for: Point University as they educate students for Christ-centered service and leadership throughout the world. Pray for: Hopewell United Methodist Church and their pastor, Gary Whatley.

Sundays Middle School Ministry - MSM 9:30a (The Link)

Sundays High School Ministry - HSM 11:00a (The Link)

Tuesdays Summer Kudzu 7:00p (Campus Church) 5/26 Tim’s Ministry Celebration 2:00-4:00p (Drop-In) 6/2 Next Step Experience 11:00a

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DEFINING MOMENTS: Remember the Cross Matthew 27:31-54

Sermon in a Sentence: We need to remember , that Jesus died . JESUS’ DEATH WAS : Revelation 13:8, Genesis 3:15, Zechariah 11:13, Isaiah 53:12, Psalm 22:16-18 JESUS’ DEATH WAS : He suffered pain. v:26, 32, 35 He suffered pain. vs:39-40 & 44, Luke 23:34 He suffered pain. vs:45-46, Isaiah 53:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21 JESUS’ DEATH WAS : 1. To _____ us from our ___. 1 Timothy 1:15 2. To _____ us our true _____. 2 Corinthians 5:17

Monday - Read: Revelation 13:8 What does this verse tell you about God’s love for you? Pray: Thank God for creating you and planning to save you even though he knew you would sin.

Tuesday - Read: 2 Peter 2:19 While we are a New Testament or Covenant people, what does Peter tell us about the importance of the Old Testament prophets? Pray: Thank God for the Old Testament prophets who faithfully spoke for God. Ask God to help you do the same.

Wednesday - Read and Meditate: Matthew 27:31-54 What do these verses say to you? How do they make you feel? What do they make you want to do? Pray: Thank Jesus for going through the pain of the cross for you. Ask Him what he wants you to do in response to His sacrifice.

Thursday - Read: 1 Timothy 1:15 What does this verse say about Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth? What does it say about our position before Him? Pray: Ask God to make you as humble as Paul (“of which I am the worst!”) Praise Jesus for coming to this world for the purpose of saving you.

Friday - Read: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 What do these verses say about your future? About Jesus’ love for you? Pray: Thank God for His defeat of death! Ask Him to help you live for Him since he died for you!

Saturday – Read: Jonah 1 Pray: Prepare my heart and mind to hear from you tomorrow.

What part of today’s message challenged, troubled or encouraged you?

Revelation 13:8 speaks to God’s planning to save us even before sin came into the world. How does that speak to God’s love for human kind?

Out of three main points given in the message, which one, if any, surprised you? If not surprised, which one meant the most to you?

In Matthew 27:45, scripture tells us that from noon to about 3pm there was an unnatural darkness that came to the land. What do you believe that darkness meant?

What does the two purposes of Jesus’ deliberate death given in the message tell you about how God sees you? What different perspective of this earthly life do they bring?