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January 1, 1863

June 16, 1858

“A house divided against itself cannot stand “A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free.” A. Lincoln

“Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand. If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then will his kingdom stand? Matthew 12:25-26

Messengers from John the Baptist Mathew 11:2-6 Jesus sends the 12 Mathew 11:1 Messengers from John the Baptist Mathew 11:2-6 Jesus Praises John the Baptist Mathew 11:7-19 Importance of a right relationship with God Mathew 11:20-32

The 12 Return and Pluck Grain The Man with a Withered Hand Mathew 12:1-8 The Man with a Withered Hand Mathew 12:9-14 God’s Chosen Servant Mathew 12:15-21 Division in the House Mathew 12:22-32

The Illogic of the Pharisees Division in the House The Illogic of the Pharisees C.S. Lewis

The Illogic of the Pharisees In the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Division in the House The Illogic of the Pharisees The safest road to hell is the gradual one - the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts. Screwtape In the Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

The Unity of God’s Purpose Division in the House The Unity of God’s Purpose There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6

The Unity of God’s Purpose Division in the House The Unity of God’s Purpose I beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3

Division in the House

One says, “I belong to Paul,” and another, “I belong to Apollos.” Division in the House One says, “I belong to Paul,” and another, “I belong to Apollos.” 1 Corinthians 3:4 We are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9

Division in the House At the name of Jesus, every knee should bend (in heaven and on earth and under the earth), and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11

KirkWood A Christian community Knowing, Loving, and serving Christ, to make Him known to all

On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18