1. Avenue Vineyard December 21, 2014

2. Definition of “shock” As a noun - “a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience” As a verb - “cause someone to feel surprised or upset” From the French “choc” – original sense “to throw into confusion”

3. “All who heard of him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.” Luke 2:47

4. “ 28 Now when Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astounded at his teaching, 29 for he taught them as one having authority…” Matthew 7:28,29

5. “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32

6. “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” John 8:7

7. “I myself, am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. 26 Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” John 11:25, 26

8. Are we bored?

9. Are we inspired by his goodness and beauty?

10. “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

11. “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Luke 1:38