Crossroads

Acts 2:42-45   Whether it was the sick, the dying, the poor, widows and orphans, the early church was one of the few institutions that cared for those who couldn’t care for themselves. How do we reflect that tradition today?   What made the first disciples in the early church unique from the world around them? They cared. Do you care? They put action to their cares. Do we do anything significant for the people we’re supposed to care about? They sacrificed. What are we willing to sacrifice to put actions to our cares?   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Acts 2:1-41   Our testimony can have the same impact and the same power if we share it.    Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Mark 16:1-8   The women at the tomb represent each one of us in a different way. They were afraid when they were met by an angel upon their arrival to the empty tomb.   It’s okay to be afraid (even when it’s about Jesus).   Luke 24:13-16   Jesus is there (even when you can’t see him).   Luke 24:17-18   Jesus knows (even when you don’t think he does).   Luke 24:19-31   One day your eyes will be open (even if you can’t imagine it).   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Mark 11:1-11   The story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem occurs in all four gospels. But there’s no clear villain in the story itself… unless you zoom out and look at the implications of this moment. And then the villain of the triumphal entry could be you if:   You keep quiet You don’t let yourself be moved You don’t trust Jesus to be Jesus Your expectations get in the way You will not lay it down   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Matthew 27:11-26 Mark 15:15 Luke 23:4 John 19:12   Pilate is perhaps the most tragic villain of Easter. He could see Jesus was innocent and didn’t want to go along with the religious leaders’ calls to put him to death. Yet, ultimately he gave in. So how did Pilate end up sentencing the messiah to be crucified?   He ignored his convictions. He didn’t listen to good advice. He gave up on doing what was right. He let his fear make the decision. He preferred his own peace. He thought he could justify himself.   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Where are the chinks in Peter’s armor? What weaknesses does Peter have that turn him, in a way, into a villain in the Easter story? And how can we learn from his errors?   Mark 8:27-33 God’s concerns vs. human concerns - What’s more important to us?   Mark 14:27-31 Thinking you’re better than you are.   Mark 14:32-38 Unfaithful in the little things.   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Mark 3:1-6   Jesus disagreed with them Jesus humiliated them Jesus threatened their status quo   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Mark 3:1-6   It exists It exists in you The enemy wants to use it You can either fight it or feed it   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Genesis 27:41-45 Genesis 29:14-30   Love commits Love costs Love proves “Love” teaches   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

What is love?   Love… is patient Love is kind It does not envy It does not boast It is not proud It does not dishonor others It is not self-seeking It is not easily angered It keeps no record of wrongs Love does not delight in evil…  …but rejoices with the truth It always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres Love never fails   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney  

Genesis 4:1-7   Master your irritations Master your reactions Master your words   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Matthew 2:11   What did the Christmas characters give to God Their attention Their patience Their faith Their voice Repentance   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Matthew 2:1-18 We need to have the right response to opportunities from God. We have to be willing to get uncomfortable. We have to completely let go.   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney  

Luke 2:22-38   They knew the Spirit They were dedicated They praised God   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Annunciation The announcement of Jesus’ birth   Luke 1:26-38 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:8-18   They were chosen They were expecting to be used They were obedient   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

John 3:1-9 Jesus is working in the spiritual; you're looking at the physical. Jesus is working on today; you’re looking at tomorrow (Acts 1:6). Jesus is working on his agenda; you’re working on yours.   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

1 Timothy 2:11-12 Not because we’re rebelling Not because we think the teaching is outdated Not because the culture has changed Not because we want people to like us Not because we’re ignoring scripture   The way to understand a scripture is in the context of all scripture. Galatians 3:28 Joel 2:28-29 Matthew 28:19-20 Romans 16:1-4   Does it match the theme of God’s work?   Is it supported by tradition?   Does it make sense?   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

James 1:17 It points us to God It changes us (Romans 12:2) It keeps us in the present (Philippians 4:6-7) It points others toward God   Make it a regular practice   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

1 Corinthians 2:6-14 The Spirit reveals spiritual truth God speaks, not the “speaker.” Spiritual maturity comes from learning to hear god.   How? Gotta want it. Gotta listen for it. Gotta posture for it.   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Luke 10:25-37 Made in God’s image Meant to be set apart Do this and live Jesus took it further   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: www.crossroadsjourney.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC17oxaQ1yWK2DgN0xnlMO_g Facebook: www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney