Living Faith

Living with Christ

Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. — Luke 2:19

Living Faith

God and I Have the Same Mother • All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. Luke 2:18

A Remedy for Messy Souls • And now, children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not be put to shame at his coming. 1 John 2:28

Call on the Name of Jesus • See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. 1 John 3:1

Changed • Andrew…found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah…” Then he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said “You are Simon, the son of John: you will be called Cephas,” which is trans- lated Peter. John 1:40-42

'Greater Things' • Do you believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this. John 1:50

Not Worthy but Chosen • This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.” Mark 1:7

God Has No Limitations • When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” John 2:3

Epiphany • …they departed for their country by another way. Matthew 2:12

Total Dedication • This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Matthew 3:17

Silencing Fear • He cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. Mark 1:24-26

Holding the Hand of Jesus • He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Mark 1:31

'Harden Not Your Hearts' • Oh, that today you would hear his voice: “Harden not your hearts…” Psalm 95:7-8

Jesus Is Utterly Unique • We have never seen anything like this. Mark 2:12

Knowing Our Humanity • For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sym- pathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

Our Testimony Matters • Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God. John 1:34

The Ultimate Lesson • In the days when he was in the Flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Hebrews 5:7

Hope + God's Grace • This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm, which reaches into the interior behind the veil… Hebrews 6:19

Identity Theft? • They watched Jesus closely to see if he would cure him on the sabbath so that they might accuse him. Mark 3:2

The Perfect Intercessor • Jesus is always able to save those who approach God through him… Hebrews 7:25

Belonging • I will put my laws in their minds and I will write them upon their hearts. Hebrews 8:10

The Tabernacle of the Heart • A tabernacle was constructed, the outer one, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the bread of offering; this is called the Holy Place. Behind the second veil was the tabernacle called the Holy of Holies. Hebrews 9:2-3

Unity in Christ • I urge you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that…there be no divisions among you… 1 Corinthians 1:10

Celebrate Life • Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Psalm 85:11

God's Nearness to Me • I have waited, waited for the Lord, and he stooped toward me. Psalm 40:2

With Christ There Is Freedom • I was led by hand by my companions… Acts 22:11

'Sincere Faith' • …I...