What's mine is...Pastor Awesome's?

Every year, when the Israelites brought their tithes to the temple, they were prescribed a statement to recite. This statement reminded them that all they had was given to them by God and that it was their privilege to share it not only with the worship leaders, but also with those in need Duet 26:1-11. Do you give as a reminder that you owe everything to someone else, or do you give with an air of expectation for a 'return on your investment'?

 

Behind the banner?

 Moses hid his face when he realized that it was scaring those who saw it (Ex 34). Do we try to hide those who are different from us by forcing them out of public areas? What do you find so frightening that you find ways to hide it from your sight? Are you afraid to see someone different 

Looking Back

 The story of Joseph seems to show God using evil and hurtful actions to accomplish His ultimate goal (Gen 45).  It's great when we can look back at hard times in our lives and see God's hand, but it isn't a justification to hurt others.

Team Awesome requirements

 Jesus chose 12 men to serve as apostles (Luke 6:13), but among those not chosen were many people who followed Jesus and contributed greatly to His story. If you feel rejected, you are in good company and are still an important part of the story. 

Pastor Awesome doesn't get it

 Before becoming a follower of Jesus, Peter humbled himself and declared himself to be a sinner (Luke 2). While the word "sin" is unpopular, most of us hold some guilt over a time in our lives when we failed to live up to our own values. The promise of Christ is that He can free us of our guilt, if we can just face it.

What would Jesus do with a Jehu bracelet?

 While Christians seek to be 'Christlike' or to live out Christ's teachings, we might find ourselves redefining Christ to make our actions more seem legitimate or 'good.' 1 Peter 2

Would Jehu let you read that?

 Which Bible character do you emulate?