Teaching how God is involved in our lives

Teaching how God is involved in our lives      Psalm 78

 

This month we will teach you to prepare a written spiritual legacy to hand down to your generations to come.

 

Format of your letter:

·       Introduction- just state purpose

·       Your salvation testimony.

·       Add any family

·       Selected works of God.

·       Conclusion: we are/have/live because of God's love    

 

Selected works of God: iconic events that illustrate God's character and faithful involvement in

your family

 

The conclusion...

We are... because God has blessed us. So we must teach them that God is involved in our lives.

 

A testimony uses story to teach them to:

Recognize God is involved.

Respond to God's involvement.

 

God’s character means he acts

·       If God is jealous, then He disciplines

·       If God is gracious, then He forgives

·       If God is purposeful, then He establishes

 

We respond by faith and obedience to His work in our lives

 

 

Format of your Letter

This month we will teach you to prepare a written spiritual legacy to hand down to your generations to come.

 

Format of your letter:

·       Introduction- just state purpose

·       Your salvation testimony.

·       Add any family

·       Selected works of God.

·       Conclusion : we are/have/live because of God's love    

 

Selected works of God:

Iconic events that illustrate God's character and faithful involvement in your family

 

The command: Tell them...

·       His Praises – perspective

·       His Might – build faith/awe

·       His Wondrous Works – teaches He is involved

 

God’s character:

·       Loving

·       Intimate

·       Jealous

·       Purposeful

·       Gracious

Format of your Letter

This month we will teach you to prepare a written spiritual legacy to hand down to your generations to come.

 

Format of your letter:

Introduction- just state purpose

Your salvation testimony

Add any family

Selected works of God

Conclusion: we are/have/live because of God's love   

 

Selected works of God:

Iconic events that illustrate

God's character and faithful involvement in your family

 

The command:

Tell them...

His Praises – perspective

His Might – build faith/awe

His Wondrous Works – teaches He is involved

 

Example: water from the rocks

Every child knew

Picture of power

Need met

Lesson learned

Call to response

Are you preparing?

 

Do you have a testimony to share?

    

Are you connected enough to share?

Written Spiritual Legacy

This month we will teach you to prepare a written spiritual legacy to hand down to your generations to come.

Everything starts with your salvation testimony         Psalm 78:11-14

 

Testimony format:

Who I was before I met Jesus
How I met Jesus
Who I am after Jesus saved me           
 

Why is your testimony so important?            

Reality - tangible, cannot be disputed
Identity - kids need to know who they are and belong somewhere
Perspective- defines who God is and what He does      

 

You cannot hand down what you do not have.

Do you have a testimony?
Is your testimony prepared to be handed down?

 

The Importance of Your Family's Spiritual Story

Our Family HiStory

The Importance of Your Family's Spiritual Story Psalm 78

the command...:

               Teach praises of The Lord

               His might                                                         

               His wonderful works       

 

the command...:

               Why? So our children/grandchildren will...

·        Trust Jesus

·        Trust His power

·        Keep His instructions

 
We’ll learn how to write a written testimony as a legacy.
 

You should learn to teach...

·        Purposefully – so that

·        Gratefully – the praises of The Lord

·        Creatively – to engage them

·        Specifically – must not hide them

·        Effectively – so they keep His commands

Our Family HiStory Share Your Story August 2013

Why are Sins of Omission Damaging?

Live What You Believe

Why are sins of omission damaging? JAMES 3:2-12

Basic truths:

The gospel:  redeeming us to God's design for God’s glory

Sin:  anything that falls short of God's glory
 

A sin of omission is a choice to reject God's redemptive purpose in our lives

James 4 shows:

Our sinful nature
Gods loving nature

The choice to refuse Gods call damages our transformation by these choices:

Temporary over eternal
Pride over humility
Worldliness over closeness

What have you chosen to “not do”?

Controlling the Tongue

Controlling the tongue - JAMES 3:2-12

 

“a come to Jesus meeting”

·       Getting called on the carpet, dressed down, or otherwise chewed out in a severe manner. Usually used in conjunction with "meetin'" (meeting)

 

·       A firm lecturing, no nonsense dressing down, comparable to a Fire and Brimstone             revival meeting.

 

·       . . . never pleasant, so don’t go signing up for one

 

·       A meeting where someone close to you (e.g. friend, family, etc.) is confronted over behavior that’s causing consternation, that's negatively effecting your relationship.

 

You must recognize the power of the tongue - James 3:3

 

Memory verse:

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. 

Prov. 18:21

 

Controlling the tongue:

You must recognize the tongue produces a “world of sin.”

The tongue reveals the heart.

You must submit your heart and then tongue to the Holy Spirit.

 

1. daily quiet time.

2. attitude of submission to others.

3. develop a “filter.” 

4. Practice speaking “life” as much as possible.