Week 5 of 5 in a series about a Paradigm Shift!
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THIS ISN'T JUST CHURCH...IT'S LIFE!
Welcome to Week 5 of a series we are diving into called SHIFT.
There are many Paradigms in our lives that as time goes on have to shift. As we dive over the next 5 weeks into this, we are going to discuss the paradigm shift with the Gospel, Church, Discipleship, Family, and lastly Stewardship.
I see an interesting trend right now though… most want to fit God’s word into their lives rather than fit our lives into God’s word.
Paradigm is defined as a typical example or pattern of something; a model.
Recap
So over the last few weeks we have discussed the paradigm shifts that God has been bringing FWC through.
Gospel
--We have to let go of what we think we know in order to learn what we need to know.
--It’s hard to let go of the “Me” Portion of the gospel
--You can only go so far in first gear
Church
--We gather for a purpose and its not only about us
--We get to worship Him
--We get to take others with us
Discipleship
--You don’t have to be a part of a big group to make some big growth!
--The wrong method = Madness!!
--We have a choice to make…Guilt or Grace?
These thing mays seem elementary in nature, but in order to go where God is taking us, we have to leave where God has brought us to.
--I didn’t say forget… simply move forward.
NOW… I want to say this up front. This is not the church asking for more money! All I ask for there is that you are faithful to what His word says, but I will not twist this word of God to get more out of you.
When it comes to the word, the bible mentions tithes which is God’s portion of what He has allow us to have and we are to honor him with that. IT ALSO mentions offerings. Sacrificial giving… Many of us know these principles. It’s not simply the church getting a cut, it’s his principle given to honor our provider—Jehovah Jireh!
Abram - Before God’s covenant of being the father of many nations.
Genesis 14:14-20 NLT
Big Idea: For our walk with Christ to continue, a SHIFT isn’t just necessary, it’s required.
The Law - God's covenant with his people.
Numbers 18:26 NLT
Jesus - Don’t get caught up in pride of what you are doing.
Luke 11:42 NLT
Panel Questions for today...
1) What made you take that step to trust God with what you have been entrusted with? And what made that click for you?
2) How should followers of Christ view debt?
Romans 13:8-10 “owe no man anything”
What is good debt? None… but necessary… home.
What is bad debt? Anything that binds you up…
3) Why is there always more month than money? How do you stop the devourer from devouring?
Sometimes we make choices that are based on want and we
are calling them needs.
4)When you have gotten yourself in debt because of bad choices, when do you stop relying on extra jobs and letting God take over.
Have a blessed Week!
