1. The Move (5) Out of the Box Great Lent 2016

2. Moving mountains  So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘ Move from here to there,’ and it will move ; and nothing will be impossible for you. Matt 17:20

3. The Move ① From a superficial to an intimate relationship ② From earthly to heavenly treasures ③ From defeated Adam to Victorious Adam ④ From hiding within yourself ⑤ Out of the Box

4. Called to be Sanctified and to obtain His glory  13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, 14 to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thes 2:13,14

5. Awake and Growing  17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Pet 3:17,18

6. Preaching everywhere  27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.” 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” 29 And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.” Acts 26:27-29

7. Do not underestimate The Power of His Breath  He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD. By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. Ps 33:5,6

8. St Cyril Of Alexandria On Jn 1:12  we too shall be sons of God, not like Him in exactitude, but by grace in imitation of Him. For He is Very Son, existing from the Father; we adopted by His Kindness, through grace receiving I have said, Ye are gods and all of you are children of the Most High.

9. One way of Healing  The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.” Jn 5:7

10. I am Lonely  The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.” Jn 5:7

11. Let us Accept the step of Faith  8 Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” 9 And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. Jn 5:8,9

12. St Cyril the Great  Therefore, the body of Christ gives life to those who receive it. Its presence in mortal men expels death and drives away corruption because it contains within itself in his entirety the Word who totally abolishes corruption.

13. This week's spiritual exercise ① Spend some time in prayer discovering your closed boxes ② Arrange to meet with your spiritual father to help you to get out of them and to come to the marvellous light of Christ.