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LESSONNOTES
Follow along with today’s message
January 22 & 24, 2021
“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.”
Jesus in John 13:35
Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32
Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12
David’s
One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”
2 Samuel 9:1
“May you treat me with the faithful love of the Lord as long as I live. But if I die, treat my family with this faithful love.”
1 Samuel 20:14 – 15
Compassion means keeping
The king then asked him, “Is anyone still alive from Saul’s family? If so, I want to show God’s kindness to them.” Ziba replied, “Yes, one of Jonathan’s sons is still alive. He is crippled in both feet.”
2 Samuel 9:3
When he came to David, he bowed low to the ground in deep respect. David said, “Greetings, Mephibosheth.” Mephibosheth replied, “I am your servant.” “Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!” Mephibosheth bowed respectfully and exclaimed, “Who is your servant, that you should show such kindness to a dead dog like me?” Then the king summoned Saul’s servant Ziba and said, “I have given your master’s grandson everything that belonged to Saul and his family. You and your sons and servants are to farm the land for him to produce food for your master’s household. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, will eat here at my table.” And from that time on, Mephibosheth ate regularly at David’s table, like one of the king’s own sons.
2 Samuel 9:6 - 11
Compassion gives a
“And where is Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson?” the king asked him. “He stayed in Jerusalem,” Ziba replied. “He said, ‘Today I will get back the kingdom of my grandfather Saul.’”
2 Samuel 16:3
“Why didn’t you come with me, Mephibosheth?” the king asked him. Mephibosheth replied, “My lord the king, my servant Ziba deceived me. I told him, ‘Saddle my donkey so I can go with the king.’ For as you know I am crippled. Ziba has slandered me by saying that I refused to come. But I know that my lord the king is like an angel of God, so do what you think is best.”
2 Samuel 19:25 – 27
“You’ve said enough,” David replied. “I’ve decided that you and Ziba will divide your land equally between you.” “Give him all of it,” Mephibosheth said. “I am content just to have you safely back again, my lord the king!”
2 Samuel 19:29 – 30
Compassion is more than
Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.
James 2:15 – 17
Let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
1 John 3:18
Compassion is more than
Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone. The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins.
2 Peter 1:5 – 9
Compassion is more than
“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.”
Jesus in John 13:35
This story is filled with
When God our Savior revealed His kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of His grace He declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
Titus 3:4 – 7
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BYTHENUMBERS: January 15 & 17, 2021
Total Attendance: 2,784 Onsite: 1,349 Online: 1,435
Giving: $65,225.06 [YTD: 80% of need or -$33,975]
OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNION
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FUSION: Sunday Nights at 6:00 pm
Fusion has moved from the morning to the evening. That means no Fusion at 11:00 am but at 6 pm every Sunday. Worship and Groups all in one amazing night! Questions? Text 618-242-4185 or email High School Pastor Trevor Ile trevor@centralnow.com
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, January 28: 2 – 7pm | Ministry Building
Give the gift of life right here at Central. Please visit redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.