House of Restoration
July 1, 2018
Luke 4:16-21 NIV
We're celebrating 242 years of independence!
Declaration of Independence -
"all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness"
1) Jesus was eager to see life lived under changed conditions
Zoe life - the God-kind of life!
His text was from Isaiah 61:1-2
Isaiah 61:1-2 NIV
God is not bothered with us being blessed in this life
3 John 1:2 NIV
This life we enjoy each day is a gift from God!
Acts 17:24-25 NIV
And it doesn't end when you die - it only gets better!
2) He gives liberty!
Our forefathers read the Scriptures and understood this.
Year of Jubilee - Leviticus 25:10-13 - Everyone set free!
Leviticus 25:10-13 NIV
Galatians 5:1 - "Stand fast in His liberty!"
Galatians 5:1 NIV
3) Pursuit of happiness
Many spend their whole lives searching. Jesus is the answer
It comes from within. - Romans 8:11 - Real life!
Romans 8:11 NIV
Let's live life on a redeemed level!