How should we walk?

Colossians 1:6

Rooted

1. part of the plant not seen
2. part of the plant that sustains growth (prayer, Bible study)
3. takes time

Build up

1. perfect tense
2. as in a woman (can't be hide)

Establish

1. put something beyond doubt, confirm, establish
2. Are we going to church today? 
3. takes time

The Healer

Mark 1:21-28       Luke 4:31-37
His Teaching

1. Astonished
2. Authority
3. Amazed
4. Power
5. Command

Who he is

1. Demon "Holy one of God"
2. Men ?

Mystery of our Service

In Ephesians 3:1-13 Paul explains the mystery of the Gospel. He explains it as the Gentiles being included in salvations plan. For theses of us who are gentile this is wonderful news. As Paul explains this mystery, he explains his service to the church in the working of this mystery. As we look at Paul's part we can see the same working going on in each of our lives at we endeavor to serve God.

As with most mysteries we can solve the mystery by answering three simple questions. What? How? and Why?

What
Minister verse 7

• Sometimes we only think of Pastors as ministers. There is nothing farther from the truth. Here the greek means intermediary in a transaction, agent or courier.
• Pastors vs Preachers I am not sure where the thought that preacher (proclaimer of the gospel) was only evangelist. Everyone who knows Christ as savior is responsible for proclaiming the gospel.
• We are each responsible for ministering in the work God has called us. 

Bring to light verse 9

• Whatever service God has called you to it will bring something to the light.
• Christ is light  darkness flees light
• God does not call us to hide things
• The truth will set you free.

How
Gift of Gods grace verse 7

• Grace - being in Gods favor
• Undeserved

By the working of his power Verse 7

• No flesh will glory
• least of the saints

Why

The church will be advanced verse 10

• God is not looking for superstars
• He wants a place where sinners can come and here the gospel
• Paul was about editing the church

Wisdom of God verse 11

• Wisdom of man (sin)
• Wisdom of God (hope)

Purpose in Christ verse 11

• That we would know the truth

Fishers of Men

--Matt 4:13-16
Narareth was never the saviors home during his public ministry. He lived in Capernaum till he left Galilee six months before the crucifixion

Mark 1:16-20
Matthew 4:18-22
Luke 5:1-11

Luke includes the story of the great catch
Three of these four had been disciples and been following Jesus. When Jesus came back to Galilee they where making money fishing. Here he calls them to full time ministry. Our calling can change from time to time. Seldom does it require use to make a complete change. Pastors may be an exception. For most of us God only asks us to be faithful where we are.

Fishers of men. Interesting concept.
--Must go where the fish are.
--Must use equipment
--Normally includes bait

I am Redeemed

Luke 1:68

Being redeemed brings:

Hope  Luke 24:21

--Reason to live

--Reason to survive

--Reason to disciple

Freedom rom the curse of the law Gal 3:13

--I do what I hate

--Chains are gone

Inheritance  Heb 9:15

--New future

Back to Galilee

The Official's Son
John 4:43-54

Went to Jesus
--Sickness
--Trouble
--Finance
--Doubt
--Fear

God see's things differently

Joseph's Son
Luke 4:14-30

Overcoming our past
Manny Widows--some will miss it.

Life in the Spirit

Read Romans 8:1-11

No condemnation--Greek here speaks not about forgiveness but about being free from the punishment from having at one time being guilty. Some Christians walk around like someone has just died every minute of their life. We are not required to live like that. You are a free moral agent and can live a defeated life if you choose. Paul here is telling us it is not required.


Freedom--Not to do anything we want but from having to do something.
-----Sin-We are more than conquers in christ
-----Relationship-We can forgive
-----Finance-Favor of God
-----Worry-Minde of peace

Don't have to smell Hell- Freedom from the law of sin and Death for our soul.