1st Reading Romans 10:5 – 15

Romans 10:5 – 15 5 Moses wrote this about being put right with God by obeying the Law: “Whoever obeys the commands of the Law will live.” 6 But what the scripture says about being put right with God through faith is this: “You are not to ask yourself, Who will go up into heaven?” (that is, to bring Christ down). 7 “Nor are you to ask, Who will go down into the world below?” (that is, to bring Christ up from death).

Romans 10:5 – 15 8 What it says is this: “God's message is near you, on your lips and in your heart”—that is, the message of faith that we preach. 9 If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from death, you will be saved. 10 For it is by our faith that we are put right with God; it is by our confession that we are saved.

Romans 10:5 – 15 11 The scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.” 12 This includes everyone, because there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles; God is the same Lord of all and richly blesses all who call to him. 13 As the scripture says, “Everyone who calls out to the Lord for help will be saved.”

Romans 10:5 – 15 14 But how can they call to him for help if they have not believed? And how can they believe if they have not heard the message? And how can they hear if the message is not proclaimed? 15 And how can the message be proclaimed if the messengers are not sent out? As the scripture says, “How wonderful is the coming of messengers who bring good news!”

Gospel Reading Matthew 14:22 – 33

Matthew 14:22 – 33 22 Then Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people away. 23 After sending the people away, he went up a hill by himself to pray. When evening came, Jesus was there alone; 24 and by this time the boat was far out in the lake, tossed about by the waves, because the wind was blowing against it.

Matthew 14:22 – 33 25 Between three and six o'clock in the morning Jesus came to the disciples, walking on the water. 26 When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. “It's a ghost!” they said, and screamed with fear. 27 Jesus spoke to them at once. “Courage!” he said. “It is I. Don't be afraid!”

Matthew 14:22 – 33 28 Then Peter spoke up. “Lord, if it is really you, order me to come out on the water to you.” 29 “Come!” answered Jesus. So Peter got out of the boat and started walking on the water to Jesus. 30 But when he noticed the strong wind, he was afraid and started to sink down in the water. “Save me, Lord!” he cried.

Matthew 14:22 – 33 31 At once Jesus reached out and grabbed hold of him and said, “What little faith you have! Why did you doubt?” 32 They both got into the boat, and the wind died down. 33 Then the disciples in the boat worshiped Jesus. “Truly you are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.

Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33

Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 In Politics – we’ve seen changes

Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 In Politics – we’ve seen changes, done to be ‘saved’ and to do well.

Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 In Politics – we’ve seen changes, done to be ‘saved’ and to do well. Paul loved his people

Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 In Politics – we’ve seen changes, done to be ‘saved’ and to do well. Paul loved his people He wanted them ‘saved’

Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 In Politics – we’ve seen changes, done to be ‘saved’ and to do well. Paul loved his people He wanted them ‘saved’ So he taught them about righteousness before God

Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God V5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law V5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Must obey the law – every single one V5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Must obey the law – every single one, but we cannot obey the law V5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Must obey the law – every single one, but we cannot obey the law - born in sin V5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Must obey the law – every single one, but we cannot obey the law - born in sin - law does not give us strength to keep it V5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law V5 Moses describes in this way the righteousness that is by the law: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law V6 But the righteousness that is by faith says..... 8 “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith V6 But the righteousness that is by faith says..... 8 “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word V6 But the righteousness that is by faith says..... 8 “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming:

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word V6 ....“Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - does not need brave actions V6 ....“Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - does not need brave actions - nor heroic attempts V6 ....“Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - does not need brave actions - nor heroic attempts - Christ is here, read the Word V6 ....“Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - does not need brave actions - nor heroic attempts - Christ is here, read the Word V9 ...if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Receive God’s gift of righteousness V9 ...if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Receive God’s gift of righteousness - Declare Jesus as Lord V9 ...if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Receive God’s gift of righteousness - Declare Jesus as Lord - Believe in your heart he is risen V9 ...if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Receive God’s gift of righteousness - Declare Jesus as Lord - Believe in your heart he is risen V13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Receive God’s gift of righteousness - Declare Jesus as Lord - Believe in your heart he is risen - Gift is available to all people V13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Gospel story about Peter V13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Gospel story about Peter V28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Gospel story about Peter - a picture of our righteousness V28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Gospel story about Peter - a picture of our righteousness - impossible V28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Gospel story about Peter - a picture of our righteousness - impossible - but in Christ, it is possible V28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - Gospel story about Peter - a picture of our righteousness - impossible - but in Christ, it is possible V14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word - we must share the good news with others V14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word Read the Word

Righteousness before God Romans 10:5 – 15 & Mat 14:22 – 33 Righteousness before God Righteousness by law Righteousness by faith – through the Word Read the Word And be ready to share with others