First Baptist Church, Zachary, LA
Following Jesus first requires denial. If you live in denial what does that look like. When someone is emotionally unhealthy they deny reality and attempt to live a fantasy. What exactly is Jesus calling disciples to?
Matthew 16:24 NASB1995
Denial: Accept the opposite of destruction.
The Heart of Sin is selfishness.
What person alive today is absent of sin?
Who can fix it? NO ONE!
Matthew 12:49-50 NASB1995
Accept: Do only that which is selfless.
Where do you find a truly selfless motivated purpose or plan?
The Will of the Father
John 5:30 NASB1995
Matthew 7:21 NASB1995
John 8:31 NASB1995
Accept: Do only in the selfless way.
How is not popular but it is necessary.
How we share the truth?
How you take out the trash?
How you serve someone is as important as that you serve them?
Jesus wasn't Robin Hood.
John 14:10 NASB1995
Jesus Teachings/Word: In Perspective
John 14: 10, 15, 21, 23, 26, 31; 15:10
The Disciple's Denial?
How to respond to Him:
Dear Lord Jesus, I confess I have been living my life by my own will and way. I confess that my only hope is in You, Jesus, because You died for my sin, was buried and rose from the dead. Now I turn from my dependence on what I know from the way I have lived and trust in You and your teaching to do the Father's will to truly live life that is only found in You. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus name, Amen
Prayer Guide: July 23-29
7/23: Read Psalm 119:33-40 Pray for each person at FBCZ to learn the Lord’s way and live it until He returns.
7/24: Read Psalm 119:33-40 Pray for the committee’s heart to be turned to the Lord’s Word so that God is the one who gains from their efforts.
7/25: Read Psalm 119:33-40 Pray for the pastor to have understanding of God’s Word and keep it with all his heart.
7/26: Read Psalm 119:41-48 Pray for each person at FBCZ to know the loving-kindness of the Lord to speak of His goodness .
7/27: Read Psalm 119:41-48 Pray that the search committee will have freedom to trust the Lord because they keep His Word and seek His Precepts.
7/28: Read Psalm 119:41-48 Pray for the future pastor to speak the Lord’s testimonies and not be ashamed as well as delight in the Lord’s commands.
7/29: Read Psalm 119:49-56 Pray for FBCZ, the search committee and the future pastor to know the Lord’s strength and comfort because of the reviving Word of the Lord.