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Pastor Crystal Martin | December 12-13, 2020 | Do Not Be Afraid - Part 2
DO NOT BE AFRAID: God's Word Never Fails
Luke 1:26-38
Walking around these walls
I thought by now they'd fall
But you have never failed me yet
- Elevation Worship, Do It Again
Luke 1:26-38 NIV
What does this passage say about God?
* He cares about her emotions
* He reminds her of her position
* He gives her a sign
* He takes care of her needs
* He connects her to the big story - past, present, future
What does this passage say about Mary?
Luke 1:38a
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May your word to me be fulfilled."
Hebrews 10:23 NIV
"To Know" . . .
- OIDA
Addresses the domain of the intellect. Study scripture to apply our intellect to the word of God.
Mark 1:34b
. . . he would not let the demons speak because they knew (oida) who he was.
"When our knowledge of God stops with Oida, our knowledge stays with the minions of hell."
- Cara Murphy
- GINOSKO
It is a dynamic active knowing that involves the intellect but also the soul. It is so deep and such a mystery it is often biblically an idiom for sexual intimacy. It is a progressive intimate knowing.
Revelation 2:4 NKJV
"The love that leaves us doubtful, frustrated, angry, and resentful is the second love...Behind the many expressions of the second love there is always the chance of rejection, withdrawal, punishment, violence and even hatred."
- Henri M. Nouwen
"Knowing the heart of Jesus and loving Him are the same thing."
- Henri M. Nouwen
Jeremiah 9:23-24 NIV
"Our soul is stuffed with small things, and there is no room for the great." - John Piper
Have you slipped into the first knowing and the second love?