"Out of the depths, I cry to you O Lord." God knows your pits. He knows the darkness that resides deep within, the secrets no one else knows, and the guilt, fear, and shame that overwhelm. Psalm 130 acknowledges the darkness but points us to the one who rescues and redeems us from the very sins that have entangled. We see his forgiveness, his rescue, and his love! If sin has been holding you captive, and if doubt, fear, and shame have you covering up some sin, we’re glad you joined us to hear God's amazing freedom and love for you!
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An article in Psychology Today suggests we shouldn't ask "Who am I," because "it assumes there's an answer." Instead, the author recommends that we ask, "How would I like to experience my life?" That's honest enough; in fact, it’s the most honest answer when you're really nothing. God has so much more for you. When human reasoning throws in the towel, God steps in. Psalm 8 shows us the difference between the way our culture says to find out who you are and God's own word on who you are. We’re glad you’re here to see that difference and pray God blesses you through it.
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How do you decide what's important to you? Your Beanie Baby collection is really only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it no matter what you think it's worth. Someone else determines what it's worth. You've decided some things are worth a fortune and some things aren't worth a pile of beans. What made you determine that value? God's Word gives timeless guidance for determining what's valuable. We’re glad you’re here to let him teach you through Psalm 19. It’s not just about what’s valuable in this life; it’s about Jesus, the value of the One who kept God's Word for you.
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When we suffer we tend to ask, “Why me, Lord?” Why did I break my leg? Why did my loved one die? Why did I end up alone? And there’s no answer. But when Jesus suffered he asked the same question, “Why me?” And there was an answer. Why? For you. We gather here today to remember that. The answer to Jesus’ suffering for us convinces us of his promise that our sorrow will lead to greater joy.
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The time for laments and sadness is over. Our focus turns to praise that our Lord has rescued, redeemed, and restored. Our study this week leads us to one of the great praise songs of the salvation won for us by our God. As you pause and study Psalm 98 today, you may recognize some Christmas overtones: salvation has come to earth; let all the earth rejoice. We will join with all creation rejoicing in our Savior!
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