God’s Will-be holyGod’s Will-be holy
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, NIV Map stones:…how to live; God’s will..be holy, learn to control own body in a way holy and honourable not behaving in passionate lust like the heathen,
Jesus Walks on the WaterJesus Walks on the Water
Matthew 14:22-36, NIV Map stones: power and divinity of Jesus..walking on the lake..vs 25;…confidence and coolness-no panic and fear under stress, controls over nature; invited Peter to walk on the
What the LORD said…What the LORD said…
Isaiah 44:1-23, NIV Map stones: ..made you, who formed you in the womb, and who will help you..do not be afraid….vs 2;…I am the the first and I am the
Jesus access to unlimited resourcesJesus access to unlimited resources
Matthew 14:13-21, NIV Map stones: compassion for the people..remote place..getting late… two fish and five loaves..looking up to heaven..gave thanks..fed 5,000 men, besides women and children…ate, satisfied, …left over..twelve basketfuls
Past, offerings to God, burden of sins, argue casePast, offerings to God, burden of sins, argue case
Isaiah 43:14-28, NIV Map stones: forget the past….vs 18;…have not bought any fragrant calamus for me…, burdened me with your sins and wearied me with your offenses..vs 24;…let us argue
Jesus is King of kingsJesus is King of kings
Revelation 17:14; 19:16
A Prophet without HonourA Prophet without Honour
Matthew 13:53-58, GNB[53]When Jesus finished telling these parables, he left that place[54]and went back to his home town. He taught in the synagogue, and those who heard him were amazed.
The Parable of the NetThe Parable of the Net
Matthew 13:47-52, NIV Map stones: kingdom of heaven like a net..full…separate…good fish in baskets…threw the bad ones away..; angels separate the wicked from the righteous…throw the wicked into the fiery
Faith-trials-tempterFaith-trials-tempter
1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, NIV Map stones: encourage each other in faith…unsettled by these trials…vs 1-3;…persecuted.. ; …in some way, the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have