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Examination is something that is important from time to time. With 2012 approaching it is a good time to examine. In our lessons today we want to notice some underlying issues that could hinder us from achieving our goals.
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Some REAL Resolutions
2 Corinthians 13:5
“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus
Christ is in you? – Unless indeed you are disqualified.”
2 Corinthians 13:5
• Examination is something that is important from time to time.
• With 2012 approaching it is a good time to examine.
• In our lessons today we want to notice some underlying issues that could hinder us from achieving our goals.
Seek First the Kingdom of God
•Matthew 6:33• This is the key to everything• Kingdom – means the
dominion of a king (ruler)• Ours is a spiritual kingdom – Jn. 18:36, Lk. 17:20-21
Seek First the Kingdom of God
• It means: Serving God is our greatest priority.
•Joshua 24:15• Why are we REALLY here?•Luke 14:33, 26-27Matt. 10:37-38
Seek First the Kingdom of God
• It means: Serving Him is the FIRST thing we will do.
• Our priority to make Him first!• Life is uncertain - Jas. 4:14, Heb. 9:27
Seek First the Kingdom of God
• The FIRST thing we will do. • His apostles understood this – Matt. 4:20-22, 9:9, John 1:35-42
•Luke 17:6-10, • NO excuses - 9:57-62
Seek First the Kingdom of God
• Do we REALLY take this command seriously?
• What does our conduct say?• When He is first, it will
influence everything we do.
Love God will all your heart
•Matthew 22:37-40• This is the foundation of
obeying God!• “Christian love” (agape) – we
care enough to sacrifice for what is best
Love God will all your heart
•Matthew 22:37-40• Do we truly want to please
Him and glorify Him?•1 Pet. 4:11, 1 Cor. 10:31
Love God will all your heart
•Philippians 1:9-11• Abounding love:
1)is abounding and increasing2)seeks out the excellent3)is sincere & without offense4)is filled with fruits
Love God will all your heart
• How do we demonstrate this love?
• By keeping His commandments!
•1 John 5:2-3, 2:3-5
Love God will all your heart
• Do we take our love for Him seriously?
• Unlike the world? Titus 1:16, Matt. 7:21-23, Lk. 6:46
Love God will all your heart
• Let us resolve that we will truly love God as we should
• Obey Him. Know His will! 2 Tim. 2:15
Is God and His Kingdom first?
2 Corinthians 13:5