Is This Covid Mess Stopping You?

Acts 13:1-16

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• Summers in Minnesota

Vs. 1
Vs. 2
Ponder #1 – When was the last time you fasted and prayed?

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. —John 10:27

Vs. 3
Ponder #2 – Who is the last person you greatly encouraged to take another step in Jesus?
Ponder #3 - Have you been affirmed by your brothers and sisters in Christ?

Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. —James 1:23-24

Vs. 4

Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. —John 12:26

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm-neither hot nor cold-I am about to spit you out of my mouth. —Revelation 3:15-16

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. —James 2:26

Vs. 5

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction. —2 Timothy 4:2

Ponder #4 – When is the last time you shared the word of God with another person?
Vs. 6-7
Ponder # 5 – Have you ever or recently asked Jesus to give you His eyes and ears for the lost?

No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day. —John 6:44

Vs. 8

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. —1 Peter 5:8

Vs. 9-10

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. —2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Ponder # 6 – When was the last time you shut down the evil one?
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Vs. 12
Vs. 13
Vs. 14-15

But in your hearts revere Christ as LORD. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect —1 Peter 3:15

Ponder question #7 - Are you ready to share, and do you see the opportunities?
Vs. 16

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Listen people, we are called to this time…..