1. The Identity, Initiatives, & Insights of Jesus

2. 15th Initiative: Love Loving & Judge Judging John 5.17-30; Matt 11.20-30 (March 3, 2013) Consider an Overview of the Journey Discuss Points to Ponder Learn When to Make Your Judgments Known

3. 15th Initiative: Love Loving & Judge Judging John 5.17-30, Matt 11.20-30 (March 3, 2013) 1. Learn When to Make Your Judgments Known (Matt 7.1-6) – Exorcise the Scrutinizing Demon (7.1) – Examine Your Standard (7.2) – Accept & Work on Your Own Issues (7.3-4) – Pursue Personal Healing & Growth (7.5a) – Make Sure You Are Being Helpful (7.5b) – Know When to Shut Up (7.6) 2. Don't Judge If You Cannot Empathize (John 5.17-30) – If you haven't walked that extra mile in their shoes, defer to someone who has, but is now healthy.

4. 15th Initiative: Love Loving & Judge Judging John 5.17-30, Matt 11.20-30 (March 3, 2013) 3. Practice Five Key Principles of Loving Judgments: – Know That Your Own Analysis Will Come Back to Haunt You (Luke 19.20-27) – Look Beyond the Attractive, Charming Surface (John 7.21-24) – Focus on the Issue, not the Person (John 8.12-16) – Stop Taking Things So Personally (John 12.46-50) (Stop Being So Arrogant!!!) – Accept the Necessity of the Holy Spirit's Work (John 16.5-13)

5. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand __________________________ A. Overcome ________ (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep _______________________________ (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make _______________ (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live ________________ (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep _____________________________ (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read _____________________________________ (Luke 10.25-37)

6. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand the Primary Purpose of the OT A. Overcome ________ (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep _______________________________ (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make _______________ (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live ________________ (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep _____________________________ (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read _____________________________________ (Luke 10.25-37)

7. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand the Primary Purpose of the OT A. Overcome Legalism (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep _______________________________ (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make _______________ (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live ________________ (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep _____________________________ (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read _____________________________________ (Luke 10.25-37)

8. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand the Primary Purpose of the OT A. Overcome Legalism (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep the Old Covenant in Its Proper Place (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make _______________ (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live ________________ (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep _____________________________ (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read _____________________________________ (Luke 10.25-37)

9. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand the Primary Purpose of the OT A. Overcome Legalism (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep the Old Covenant in Its Proper Place (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make Jesus Paramount (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live ________________ (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep _____________________________ (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read _____________________________________ (Luke 10.25-37)

10. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand the Primary Purpose of the OT A. Overcome Legalism (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep the Old Covenant in Its Proper Place (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make Jesus Paramount (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live in Light of Eternity (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep _____________________________ (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read _____________________________________ (Luke 10.25-37)

11. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand the Primary Purpose of the OT A. Overcome Legalism (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep the Old Covenant in Its Proper Place (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make Jesus Paramount (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live in Light of Eternity (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep Fear and Prophecy in Perspective (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read _____________________________________ (Luke 10.25-37)

12. Jesus' 16th Initiative: Read the Bible “Have You Not Read.. ?” 1 Cor. 2.9-3.3, James 1.16-25 (March 10, 2013) Master Five Key Principles of Bible Reading 1. Understand the Primary Purpose of the OT A. Overcome Legalism (Matt 12.1-5) B. Keep the Old Covenant in Its Proper Place (Matt 19.1-4, Mark 7.5-13) 2. Make Jesus Paramount (Matt 21.42-46, Col 2.8-17) 3. Live in Light of Eternity (Mark 12.18-24) 4. Keep Fear and Prophecy in Perspective (Mark 13.4-14) 5. Read to Answer the Biggest Question of Your Life (Luke 10.25-37)