Seeing the Unseen Christ. Reputation Honest Abe.

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Seeing the Unseen Christ

Reputation Honest Abe

Reputation Enoch Man who walked with God Genesis 5:24 (NIV1984) 24 Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.

Reputation David A man after God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 (NIV1984) 22 After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’

Reputation Apostle John The disciple Jesus loved. John 21:7(NIV1984) 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved

Reputation Joseph of Cyprus ??????????????

Acts 4:36-37 (NIV1984) 36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37 sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.

Joseph of Cyprus Nick-named Barnabas Son of Encouragement Joseph had the Habit of being Encouraging

What Habit are you known for? Would you like to form a New Habit?

Starting next Sunday, February 19 th, 2012 we as a Church are setting aside 50 Days to practice some positive Habits Do you have 15 minutes a day to try to make a lasting change in your life?

The Chair

Break Down Pages 1-23 How to do it Page 8 Friday February 17 th Page 9 Saturday February 18 th Page 24 Sunday February 19th

Action Step 1 Prepare Your Heart for Meaningful Worship Pages Get ready for Sunday Morning

Action Step #2 Show Christ’s Love Through Secret Acts Pages Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.., 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Action Step #3 Reverse a Self-Destructive Pattern Pages and pages 40-41

Action Step #4 Live a Light House Lifestyle Pages Make a list of 5 people that you will pray for each day.

Action Step #5 Converse with Christ about Life at Its Best Pages The Best Life Possible Prayer

The Best life Possible Prayer Gracious Father, You have been so good to me, Today, I’m especially aware of ____________. I remind myself that whatever my circumstances, when I practice your presence I celebrate your gift of life at its best. I pray for my neighbors and friends who don’t yet know this secret, like _________. Help me care for them as you have cared for me. Amen