The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope,
June 22/23, 2019
Question:
How do you react when under “surprise attack”?
Luke 6:29 NIV
1 Samuel 18:5-8, 10-11 NIV
1 Samuel 19:9-10 NIV
1 Samuel 20:30, 33 NIV
Main Point #1:
Rising above our aggressive culture requires…
Thinking beyond ourselves.
Subpoint:
Instead of enjoying the big picture, Saul got irritated by someone else’s success.
James 4:1-3 NIV
Question:
How am I doing at seeing the big picture?
Question:
When was the last time I celebrated others’ success?
Romans 12:10, 14-15 NIV
Main Point #2:
Rising above our aggressive culture requires…
Recognizing the evil presence.
Definition:
רַע (rah)
…bad, evil.
רוּחַ (roo’-akh)
…breath, wind, spirit.
Subpoint:
Saul’s “anger flare-ups” were initiated by evil showing up.
Subpoint:
If we are going to navigate an aggressive world, it helps to be aware of the unseen forces.
Mark 5:4, 8 NIV
Challenges:
• See beyond the angry person.
• Feel beyond your bad habit.
• Pray against our cultural direction.
