1. Avenue Vineyard January 22, 2017
God – Do We Trust Him?
Avenue Vineyard
January 22, 2017

2. Hebrews 12:1-2
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.”

3. Early Church Fathers
Opportunities for growth in life
Adversity

4. Early Church Fathers Opportunities for growth in life Adversity
Training

5. Four Basic Elements for good Jesus change
Changing the stories in our minds
Engaging new practices
Reflection, time together, dialogue with others who are on the same path
All under the leading of the Holy Spirit

6. God is Trustworthy

7. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10

8. “…he became deeply troubled and distressed
“…he became deeply troubled and distressed. 34 He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Mark 14:33

9. 36 “Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you
36 “Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Mark 14:36

10. Matthew 6:9-13
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11Give us today our daily bread. 12And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

11. Jesus sees God as,
being close, nearby, present
Holy
powerful
caring, providing
forgiving, and
our protector

12. 36 “Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you
36 “Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Mark 14:36

13. Jesus sees God as,
being close, nearby, present
Holy
powerful
caring, providing
forgiving, and
our protector