Kingdom Relationships
Perceive others with a selfless lens!
1.Judge yourself
2.Help your brother
3.Petition your Father...
It's Not About Me!
Find joy in magnifying Jesus with your life!
1. Joy in faithful service
2. Joy in persistent witne...
God's Work on Display
John 9:1-23
<strong>Following Jesus gives meaning to life!</strong>
<strong>1. Jesus sees the ...
Inexpressible Joy
What is the greatest joy you can imagine?
“I would be joyful if __________.” (<em>How do </em><str...
Sins and Sorrows Grow
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong><u>Our holy God decrees a curse because of sin.</u></strong></...
No Pain, No Gain
<strong><u>Demonstrate Christ through suffering!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Rejoice in your ...
Even If
<em>What does God want me to do?
</em><em>What if things go wrong?
</em><em>How do we know God’s w...
Compassion Prefigured
Receive God's freely offered compassion!
1.God gave a message
2.God gave a miracle
3.God gave a m...
Assured of God's Presence
Deuteronomy 6:16-19
Follow God tenderheartedly!
<ol>
<li>Beware of forgetful perspectives</li...
At the Right Time
The time is NOW to trust and follow Jesus!The time is now to receive Jesus as KingThe time is now to...
Flourishing in the Barren Wilderness
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Three Survival Tips to Survive in the Wilderness</...
Six Literal Days
Theistic evolution – belief that God used the process of evolution to create living things, includin...
Casting Crowns: For His Glory
Casting Crowns: For His Glory
Four and Twenty Elders – Revelation 4:4
<ul>
<li>Sitting at the...
Holy, Holy, Holy
<b>We must honor God as holy in our hearts and lives!
</b>1.There is none sovereign like our God
2...
Hungry Hearts: A New Satisfaction
John 6:22-51
Keep growing in trusting Jesus!
<ol>
<li>Receive God’s work</li>
<li>Desire G...
Are You Ready?
<strong><u>Remember God’s truth so you don’t stumble over His blessings!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><...
All Dried Up
<strong><u>Entrust yourself to the Living God!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Pray His will </st...
4 - Ministry of Love
Walk <em>worthy</em> - in love, light, and wisdom! (Luke 15:2, 7:34)
<strong><u>Overflow God’s lo...
Corrupted by Sin
<strong><u>Hope in God’s merciful intervention!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> God blesses us wi...
Kingdom Blueprint
Carefully examine your relationship with God!
1. Beware of the broad way
2. Beware of false teachi...
Eternal Satisfaction
Are you satisfied in life? Do you know what it is to be truly satisfied in Jesus - not just in concept, but the deep satisfaction of a relationship with Him?
Ready for Open Doors
Colossians 4:2-6
<strong>I ought to speak to make the gospel <em><u>clear</u></em>.</strong>
<ul...
Incomprehensible Peace
<strong>Jesus is our peace.</strong>
<ul>
<li>Peace with God – no longer <strong><em>enemies </e...
Blessing or Curse?
<strong><u>Choose life and blessing by choosing obedience!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Life i...
Lost & Found
<strong><u>Grow in the intimate knowledge of Jesus!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Count His wor...
God's Call for You
<strong>You are CALLED! (2 Timothy 1:8-9)
</strong>The shepherd works to give direction and protect...
Sent In to Stand Out
Take heart in Jesus' commission!
1. Remain in the world
2. Deviate from the world
3. Engage with ...
Compassionate Pursuit
Jonah 1:1-16
Our God patiently pursues!
1. Sin rejects God's purposes
2. Sin gains fast momentu...
What's the Meaning of This?
Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Cultivate faith in daily home life!
<ol>
<li>Obedience is valuable</li>
...
Us With God
Find all your needs in God’s gift of Himself!You are pursued by a Saving God! 21God has been working...
6 - My Son, Receive My Words
The Book of Proverbs describes two paths - one of life and godliness, and one of sin and destruction. The world's way is attractive but destructive! We need God's Word to navigate life, and we must equip the next generation to find wisdom and direction from God's Word!
The Goodness of God
<strong>GOOD
</strong>Definition – pleasing, beautiful, desirable, efficient, favorable
Scope – sa...
Guard My Heart and Mind
I am anchored to Christ, who secures and strengthens me!
1. Respond joyfully
2. Pray thankfully
3...
Walking in the Light
We must habitually confess our sin!
1.Owning our sin
2.Hating our sin
3.Forsaking our sin
&nbs...
Not "IF", but "WHEN"...
Matthew 5:11-12
The Reality of Persecution
The Reason for Persecution
The Reaction to Perse...
Commissioned with Prayer
Commission – sent with a duty (<strong><em>purpose</em></strong>) and authority to fulfill it (<stro...
Just Enough for Today
<strong><u>Humble yourself under God’s mighty hand!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Who allows ou...
Mothers Who Make a Difference
1. The Protective Mother (Exodus 2:1-4)
2. The Supportive Mother (1 Samuel 1:24-28)
3. The Instruc...
The Broken Path to Joy
God provides a joy that is full, unshakable, everlasting, inexpressible!
Psalm 16:11, John 15:11, J...
The Testimony of an Outcast
God wants to use us to tell others!
1. The gospel is radical
2. The gospel is nourishing
3. The...
Who is My Neighbor?
Luke 10:25-37
<strong><u>Love others with the gospel!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Invest y...
Steadfast Patience
Patience – “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or...
The Curse Bearer
<strong><u>Jesus bore our curse to bring us blessing!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> In Christ w...
Rooted and Built Up
Beware of itchy ears! (2 Timothy 4:3-4)
Worldview – the frame/lens through which we filter and inte...
Pass the Baton
<strong>GRACE
</strong>Grace is NOT <strong>passive</strong>! Grace not only <em>restores</em> us, ...
Prayerfully Seeking God
We CAN <em>delight</em> in prayer time with God!
1. A new mindset about prayer
2. A new mindset ab...
Compassionate Preservation
Jonah 1:17-2:10
Our God powerfully preserves!
1. Answering our prayer
2. Using our pain
3. Res...
The Race Before Us
Hebrews 12:1-2
Run with trusting obedience!
<ol>
<li>Encouraged by faithful witness</li>
<...
A Servant is Not Greater
Partner with Jesus to serve radically! Humbly receive Jesus’ service It is shocking for an almighty,...
Calm Gentleness
Gentleness (meekness) – strength under control; boldness with humility (Ephesians 4:2, Galatians 6:1...
7 - Made for Worship
Whether we realize it or not, we are worshiping something! All of life is worship. We must offer ourselves, our whole selves, to God, for His perfect will, and our joy! And we get to forge this path together with the next generation, to help them in the path of a life of worship!
Forming and Filling
<em>Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.”</em>
-Isaiah 66:1
<t...
Sufficient Grace in Weakness
Lord, keep me needy!
1. Guard me from self-exaltation
2. Guard me from self-sufficiency
3. Guard ...
Veiled in Flesh
Look on the beauty of Jesus to know Him more!
1. Jesus is the eternal glorious God
2. Jesus is the...
What Kind of Church Are We?
Philippians 1-4
<ol>
<li>Paul praised them for being a faithful church</li>
<li>Paul encourag...
I Told You, "I Am"
<strong><u>Jesus is sovereignly working for good!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Fulfilling the ...
The Lord Gives Life
<strong><u>Take confidence in God’s true Word!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Rest in God’s purp...
The Pieces of Peace
Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Matthew 5:9, John 14:27, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:14, Colossians 3:15, 1:20
...
God's Word, Our Treasure
Value and pursue God's Word!
1.To understand true worship
2.To understand wise navigation
3.To av...
The Spirit-Filled Believer
<em>How would it affect our church and our personal lives if the Holy Spirit withdrew? Would it mak...
Personally Invested
1 Thessalonians 2:7-12
<strong><u>Give yourself for the sake of the gospel!</u></strong>
<ol>
...
New Life in Jesus
<strong>BAD NEWS</strong>: Because of our sin, we are hopelessly guilty before God.
<strong>GOOD NE...
No More Curse
<strong><u>Jesus is coming again to make all things new!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Jesus po...
Pulling the Plug
<strong>Jesus +</strong>
Legalism – trusting rules for acceptance with God
Asceticism – trusting i...
Commissioning
<strong>22 Commands
</strong>Already commended for these! (1:2-10)
Yet, they need to be exhorted t...
This Should Be Us
As called out exiles, we're to actively look for ways to bless and do good to others.
1. Seek the...
Compassionate Proclamation
Jonah 3:1-10
Our God persuasively invites!
1. with His people participating
2. with a piercing ...
Holiness Boot Camp
Hebrews 12:3-11
Train for enduring holiness!
<ol>
<li>Consider Jesus' endurance</li>
<li>R...
Betrayal and Glory
Represent Jesus with happy service!We are chosen with privilegeWe are chosen to be Jesus’ disciples,...
Purposeful Self-Control
We are incredibly vulnerable without self-control! (Proverbs 25:28)
Possible masters: emotions, alc...
8 - The Forward Struggle
The battle against sin is overwhelming, exhausting, and heartbreaking - especially when we recognize the magnitude and prevalence of sin in our lives! But even as we struggle, we can struggle together, and struggle forward, with no condemnation in Christ, but hope and help in the gospel for us to keep growing, and guide our children in this truth as well!
Created in God's Image
<strong>Man vs Animal</strong>
God makes man:
<ul>
<li>With authority</li>
<li>With ration...
Repent!
Introduction and Overview to the Sermon on the Mount, through the lens of Matthew 4:17
Put off re...
Look! The Lamb of God!
Identify yourself in relationship to Jesus!
1. Jesus is the coming Lord
2. Jesus is the worthy Chr...
Hungry Hearts: Filled with Jesus
John 6:52-71
Resolve to abide in Jesus!
<ol>
<li>Eagerly longing for the resurrection</li>
...
Are You the King?
<strong><u>We all stand before the transcendent King!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Confronted ...
Facing the Enemy
<strong><u>Pursue God in hard times!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Repent quickly </strong></li...
5 - Ministry of Listening
<em>*Proverbs 18:2, 6-7, 12-13, 15, 17, 21</em>
<strong><u>Invest yourself in careful listening!<...
Godly Discontent
<strong><u>Cultivate an insatiable hunger for God’s best!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Aim tog...
Confronted by a Mirror
Hear God's Word and DO it!
1. Receive its confrontation
2. Remember its revelation
3. Act on its ...
Translation, Please?
Abide in Jesus for true, living hope!
<ol>
<li>Revealed in Scripture</li>
<li>Fulfilled in Ch...
Joy in Heaven
Luke 15:1-7
<strong><u>Joyfully pursue the lost!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Share God’s b...
Constructive Kindness
Recognize the overwhelming kindness of God! (Matthew 11:30, Ephesians 2:7, Titus 3:4)
God’s kindnes...
Sinus Rhythm
<strong><u>Live your new life in Christ!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Kill old desires </stron...
I Entrust You to God
<strong><u>Take responsibility for your church!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Love the people <...
Struggling Forward
Emotional victory requires thinking gospel truth!
This helps us...
1. Act the right way v.22-24
2...
Compassionate Provocation
Jonah 4:1-11
Our God probes hearts!
1. Confronting with His character
2. Revealing selfish orie...
Better Together
Hebrews 12:12-17
Train <em>together</em> for enduring holiness!
<ol>
<li>Discipline yourself<...
Live By the Spirit
<strong>Which matters more?</strong>
Your job, or the fruit of the Spirit?
Arriving on time, or ...
9 - Blind Leading the Blind
May it never be that we negatively influence children or others with our hypocritical behavior! We must live sincerely in order to best represent Christ to the next generation. Jesus' charge not to judge must be properly understood in its context, that we beware of hypocrisy but willingly and lovingly give and receive correction - a call to every Christian and to every parent!
Sabbath: God Rests
<strong>Sabbath Overview</strong>
God rested from His creation work on day 7.
Sabbath rest was c...
Kingdom Character
Pursuing transformed character leads to...
1. Happiness
2. Persecution
3. Influence
...
Have You Met Jesus?
Introduce others to Jesus!
1. Notice people seeking
2. Share your life
3. Invite personal encount...
Empty Religion
John 7:1-24
Cultivate a heart for obedience!
<ol>
<li>Look on Jesus with faith</li>
<li>Lo...
The Wounded Savior
Reflections on the cross: 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:8, Colossian...
Quit Your Limping
<strong><u>Choose this day whom you will serve!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> The God who is ab...
6 - Ministry of Compassion
<strong><u>Take time to minister to people with compassion!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> See t...
Chasing Happiness
The <strong>righteous</strong> are <em>blessed</em> and <em>prosper</em>.
The <strong>wicked</stron...
Campus Bible Fellowship International at Syracuse University
Missionary Tim Tanner presents his family's ministry ambitions to help with CBFI at Syracuse Univers...
Don't Waste This Season
Romans 8:28-29
Waiting with Hope for Future Glory... BUT
Working with Hope for Present Good!
...
The OTHER Side
Trust the God of all grace in the midst of your problems!Problems are inevitableDon’t be surprised b...
Honorable Goodness
God is <strong>good</strong>! (Psalm 136:1, Luke 18:18-19, Psalm 34:8)
God created everything <stro...
1 - Let the Children Come
It may be tempting to treat children as inconveniences... even the disciples didn't want Jesus to be bothered by the children, so that He could focus on more important things! But Jesus insisted, "Let the children come!"
Why is it All Empty?
Life is empty without a relationship with God!
1. Stability can't satisfy
2. Pleasure can't satisf...
How does this make sense?
Grieve with hope because this world is not our home!
1.Anticipate glory in heaven
2.Realize agony ...
A Shaken World
Hebrews 12:18-29
<em>Receive God's exhortation to endure!</em>
<ol>
<li>Experience God's Joy<...
Your Church Family MATTERS!
The gospel gives us gospel community!
The gospel <strong>necessitates</strong> gospel community!
...
No Shortcuts: The Necessary Cross
<strong>Satan is real!</strong>
<ul>
<li>Powerful, but not omnipotent</li>
<li>Clever, but no...
10 - Commissioning Our Kids
Our children are our disciples, our apprentices... Adults In Training (AITs). We have a limited amount of time before we commission them, sending them out on their own to navigate life as adults. With that sending mindset, we must intentionally prepare them, equipping them to own their faith for themselves!
Fellowship in God's Garden
<strong><u>Faithfully treasure God’s blessed fellowship!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Entruste...
Kingdom Desires
Let God's Word pierce your heart!
1. Be sober about righteousness
2. Be proactive against anger
3...
That You May Believe
The Gospel of John equips us for fulfilled life in Jesus!
1. Greater knowledge of Jesus
2. Greater...
Jesus: Wanted Criminal
<strong><em>What is Jesus’ value in your life?</em></strong>
<strong><u>Find deep satisfaction in...
Peace Be with You
Disciples’ response to Jesus <em>– </em>curiosity → awe → skepticism → fear → security → hope → (cro...
All-Consuming Fire
<strong><u>Turn your heart back to God!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> He has chosen His people ...
7 - Ministry of Reconciliation
<strong>Our ministry in 3 verbs:
</strong>Persuade – to move to belief
Plead – appeal, come alongs...
The End of the Matter
<em>Is everything meaningless?
</em>Judgment is coming! (11:9, 12:14)
<strong><u>Always live in ...
Exchanging Vows with God
Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Honor God's holiness in your heart!
The 10 commandments:
<ol>
<li>Reveal ...
I Once Was Blind
John 9:24-41See hope in Jesus! Recognize Jesus’ impact 24-29Jesus has the power to change our lives!...
Trusted Faithfulness
Faithful = trustworthy, reliable, dependable
God is faithful to keep His promises! (Deuteronomy 7:9...
2 - A Solid Foundation
Without a solid foundation, we are on shaky ground! Many people are building their lives on sand, instead of the rock... We have the opportunity to help our children to establish their lives on a foundation that will hold them through the storms of this life and all eternity!
Alone in the Storm
Rest in our Sovereign Savior!
1. Who commands the storms
2. Who accomplishes His plan
3. Who acco...
How do I stop the pain?
Don't waste your pain!
1. Pray candidly
2. Feel pain
3. Anchor in truth
Discussion q...
The Way of Purity
Psalm 119:9
Build a pure life on God's Word!
<ol>
<li>Desire purity</li>
<li>Start young</...
In the Trenches TOGETHER
<strong><u>Humbly confront your church family!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Genuinely care</st...
Gospel Foundation
<img class="alignnone wp-image-4687 size-medium" src="https://www.graceis.us/wp-content/uploads/2021...
1 - Truthing in Love
<strong><u>As we grow in Christ, we must come alongside others!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong>Ch...
A Helper Suitable
<strong><u>Celebrate the beautiful sanctity of marriage!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Created ...
Kingdom Attitude
Devote yourself to integrity!
1.Be faithful toward your spouse
2.Be honest toward your associates
...
A Sign of Increasing Joy
Jesus fulfills us with an ever-increasing joy!
1. With a timing that teaches us patience
2. With a...
Can I Trust My Bible?
<span style="color: #000000"><strong><u>Confidently trust God's Word!</u></strong></span>
<span s...
Do You Love Me?
<strong><u>No matter your failures… follow Jesus!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Growing in comm...
Rain Forecast
<strong><u>Draw near to God in faith!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> With humble prayer </strong...
8 - Unloving Tolerance
<strong>RUN!</strong>
<ul>
<li>From unrighteousness to righteousness</li>
<li>From misplaced ...
A Warning
WARNING: Listen carefully to God's Word!
1.To keep dearly
2.To root deeply
3.To grow patiently
...
Loving God with All of Me
Deuteronomy 6:1-5
Love God, holding nothing back!
<ol>
<li>with captivating fear</li>
<li>...
The Good Life
Find security in the Good Shepherd!Follow His lead 1-6Who are you listening to?Don’t fall prey or be...
3 - Along the Way
Life is the best object lesson! As parents, doing life together with our children and facing the day side-by-side gives us great opportunities to speak into their lives, helping them to see life through the Word of God without making everything a formal Bible study.
The Gospel in Relationships
<strong><u>Pursue relationships with gospel power!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Obey Jesus’ pe...
You are With Me
Rest in the presence of our Good Shepherd!
1. Refuge through struggles
2. Restored to right living...
How do I go on?
Live one day at a time!
1. Offer your worship
2. Bear your cross
3. Hold fast your integrity
&...
Sweet Fellowship Together
Philippians 1:8-11
Grow in love with your church!
<ol>
<li>Moved with longing</li>
<li>Sha...
Together in Communion
Remember our Church Covenant – our promises to one another to obey God’s commands for the church, ou...
Gospel Perspective
<strong><u>Prepare your heart for loving forgiveness!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Because you...
2 - Celebration of Sin?
Homosexual practice is SIN. -Genesis 19 *v5, Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Ezekiel 16:49-50, Jude 7
<st...
Did God Say?
<strong>Know your enemy!</strong>
<ul>
<li>Deceptive slanderer (2 Corinthians 11:3)</li>
<li>...
Kingdom Motivation
Righteousness is not a <em>performance,</em> but flows out of <em>relationship</em>.
1.Give authent...
Consumed with Zeal
Honor Jesus' passionate authority!
1. Jesus honors His Father
2. Jesus IS the temple
3. Jesus wil...
Light of the World
<em>Are you living in LIGHT or DARKNESS?</em>
<strong><u>Live in the light of fellowship w/ God!<...
Spirit-Grown
The fruit of the Spirit is the character of Jesus!
<strong>Transformation is inside-out:</strong>
...
Persecuted, Not Abandoned
<strong><u>Come to God in your sorrow and struggle!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> God is our re...
The Disciple's Radical Commitment
<strong><u>Wholeheartedly follow Jesus – no holding back!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Count t...
Words of Life
Turn to God, who gives life in His Word!
1.Even when the teaching is hard
2.Even when our way is c...
All In
Matthew 28:1-10
Follow Jesus, the Living King!
<ol>
<li>Driven to know truth</li>
<li>Read...
Proof of Identity
<span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Trust in Jesus, who ...
4 - Loving Discipline
Discipline is not fun, but painful (both for children and for parents)! But we must see the greater purpose of discipline, and step up to fulfill our purpose of training in our children's lives, to help them grow in valuing what matters and learning patterns that will help them for a lifetime!
The Gospel's Reach
<strong><u>Serve God among your beloved family!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Restored by grace...
When It All Falls Apart
Come to God, our Comforter and Sustainer!
1. Take refuge
2. Find nourishment
3. Renew perspective...
How do I prepare?
Love freely as a steward of your relationships!
1. Invest in your relationships
2. Value your rela...
Power to Heal
John 4:43-5:17
Come to Jesus, who makes us well!
<ol>
<li>Unhindered by distance</li>
<li>...
Because He Lives
Trust Jesus for a calm, assured heart!
<ol>
<li>Jesus is the way to the Father</li>
<li>Jesus...
Gospel Accountability
<strong><u>Take action to forgive your offender!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Because Jesus pa...
The Foundations for True Success
1. Look it up
2. Let it in
3. Live it out
Discussion questions available <a href="/guestdiscuss...
A Spiritual Birth
We desperately need new life in Jesus.
1. Without Jesus, we are <i>inadequate
</i>2. Without Jesus...
With One Voice
<strong>Invite all peoples to join us in praise!</strong>
<strong>1. Abounding Hope </strong>v.13...
Rotten Fruit
<strong>We are free!</strong>
<ul>
<li>Don’t go back under the law (legalism) – Galatians 5:1</l...
Feeling All Alone
<strong><u>Fix your eyes on the God of the subtle!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> God is steadfa...
The Fruitful Gospel
<strong><u>Prayerfully pursue gospel fruit!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Thankful for God’s fo...
Obedience of Faith Among All Nations
Praise Jesus' name with faithful obedience!
1. Among all nations
2. In me first
3. In us together...
How to Be a Believer at Home
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Live like loving God matters MOST!
<ol>
<li>Train your children with these ...
God's Glory & Our Good
Come to Jesus, who works for God’s glory and our good! Jesus shows powerful love 1-16Powerful love e...
5 - Sharing Lives
Sharing the gospel involves sharing our lives! So discipleship involves a parental-like engagement with one another that invests with love and boldness. This includes our investment in the children among us at church, engaging them with affection for their growth.
International Worship
<strong><u>Celebrate God’s gospel plan for every ethnicity!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> God i...
God is on the Move!
<em>What will you do with the good news of Jesus' resurrection?</em>
1. Behold and marvel
2. Trust...
Does anyone care? (Jesus)
Our Savior Jesus feels with us.
1. Jesus weeps with pain
2. Jesus groans with anger
3. Jesus work...
Equal With the Father
John 5:18-47
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Honor Jesus as Almighty God!</...
A Church Being Built
We have a powerful promise: “I will build my church!”We have a blessed assurance: “the gates of hell...
Sing to the Lord, All the Earth!
<strong><u>Sing God’s praise among all nations!</u></strong>
<ol>
<li><strong> Recognize God’s w...