It's About Time!
(Romans 13:8-14)

Sermon Summary: Paul is going to give us three steps — three actions — we must all make to properly live for Christ on this earth. It’s summed up in three simple words: Wake, Wear and Walk. Each action builds on the other, and each action must continue in our lives in this order.

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Treasure Seekers Lesson:

Blessings in the Night (Genesis 28, 32)

Summary: After Jacob did something that made his brother Esau very angry, his mother sent him to stay with their relative Laban for a while. While on his journey, Jacob had a fantastic dream about a ladder with angels going up and down, and God promised him many good things like land and lots of family. While living with Laban, Jacob became very rich and had many children and animals. One night, God came to Jacob in a mysterious way and even had a wrestling match with him. After that, Jacob was given a new name, Israel, to show that he was strong and brave. Jacob learned that God was always with him, no matter what challenges he faced.

Connection to Jesus: God's kindness is endless! Jacob played tricks on his dad and brother and had to run away from home without saying sorry. All alone and scared, he must have felt really lonely. But God, in His love, came to Jacob and gave him a big family and lots of animals. Through this family, Jesus would come, bringing blessings to everyone. Even though Jacob didn't deserve God's blessings, God still chose to be with him and fulfill His promises. Just like Jacob, we don't deserve the blessings Jesus offers us - forgiveness, a new heart, and the Holy Spirit. It's amazing that Jesus, our Savior, is always with us, just like God promised. Jesus traveled from heaven to earth to save us and be with us, showing us God's incredible love and care.

Family Discipleship Time:

1) Take 5 minutes to read the Story (Story 11) in The Biggest Story Bible with your kids

2) Watch the Video →

3) Discuss the Story

• What did God promise Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob about all the families on earth? Did God fulfill this promise? How did He do it?
• How do you think Jacob felt when he found out Esau wanted to harm him? Did Jacob worry if God would still keep His promise?
• How did God comfort Jacob? What can you recall about the dream God showed Jacob, and what did Jacob learn about God from it?
• Who is known as the Savior and Immanuel, meaning "God with us"? How does Jesus saving us bring blessings to everyone? Why is it such a wonderful thing that Jesus is always with us?

4) Review the Treasure Card (Memory Verse): "Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." GENESIS 28:15

5) Pray Together

Weekly Highlights

SUMMER KOININIA DINNER | THURSDAY, MAY 9TH

Summer Koininia Dinners will held on Thursday Nights from 6-8pm as a potluck dinner, hosted at Pastor Greg’s home, followed by a teaching to equip you in the Christian faith. These will be held the 1st-3rd Thursdays of each month, with the 4th Thursday being our Day of Prayer & Fasting Dinner.

Our first meal with be Mexican Themed! If you're interested in attending the next Summer Koininia Dinner on Thursday, May 9th then take the next step by texting GO to 541-827-3767 or going to livingwatersoregon.com/go.