Sunday School Lesson May 30, 2010: At Risk in the Community (Jude 3-8, 19-25)

Mark 16:17-18 (New International Version)



17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."



Revelation 2:2-4 (New International Version)



2I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. 4Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love.



Psalm 36:7 (New International Version)



7 How priceless is your unfailing love!
Both high and low among men
find [a] refuge in the shadow of your wings





First, a definition:



Chris·to·cen·tric



Spelled[kris-tuh-sen-trik] Show IPA



–adjective



having as the theological focal point the teachings and practices of Jesus Christ.





When you find yourself consumed by the fierceness of the battle, when the storm is raging all around you, stop and remember that nothing going on around you will unseat God from His throne. Nothing. Remember that nothing will move Jesus, Our Lord from the right hand of the Father. And remember that nothing.. Not any thing will separate you from His love. Remember that Love never fails. Remember that nothing can pluck you from His hand. Remember that every good gift comes from Him. Remember that His gifts are without repentance. Remember that He is Light. There is no shadow of turning in Him. Remember that He loves you and gave Himself for you. Remember that He has all power in His hands. Remember where Joy comes from. Remember where Peace comes from. Drink deeply from that fountain. Remember that out of your belly will flow rivers of Living Water. Remember that He gives freely of Himself, His Glorious Grace. Remember that it is by Grace that you were saved. Remember that Faith will move mountains. Remember the Treasure housed in your earthen vessel (The Holy Ghost). Don’t rejoice in the fact that you’ve cast out devils. Rather rejoice that your name is written in the Book. Remember that you have a new name… that no one knows but Him. Remember that He declared His work ‘finished’ at Calvary. Remember that He paid a terrible price there. Remember that He was buried in a borrowed tomb. Remember that He arose from the grave victorious. Remember and the Peace of God to which you are called will rest, rule and abide in your heart… In the midst of the storm.



Peace. Be still…. We’ve got work to do..