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If you are a born-again Christian, there are several things you can be certain of. Here are three: certainty of your permanent salvation, certainty of answered prayer, and certainty of absolved sin. Watch and learn more about how God works in a Christian’s life.

 

Outline—Matthew 6:19–24

  1. There are two treasures (vv. 19–20)
  2. But only one wealth (vv. 21)
  3. There are two visions (vv. 22–23)
  4. But only one master (vv. 24)

Related Scriptures

  • 1 Timothy
  • 2 Corinthians

Take Home Points

  • Worry is the paycheck of unbelief (Christians do not need to worry).
  • Store Your Treasures in Heaven:
    • Earthly things are transient, heavenly things are eterna.l
    • Where your treasure is, so is your heart.
    • Heavenly treasure brings security on earth.
    • Put God first, and He will take care of the rest.

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Outline—Psalm 23

  1. The premise (v. 1)
  2. God’s provision (vv. 2, 3)
  3. God’s protection (v. 4a)
  4. God’s person (vv. 4b, 5)
  5. God’s promise (v. 6)

Related Scripture

  • Isaiah 40
  • Isaiah 9
  • Job 16

Other References

Take Home Points

  • Psalm 23 is a forward-looking psalm—perfect for comfort when your future is uncertain.

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Outline—Romans 6:7–11

  1. There is a new freedom (v. 7)
  2. There is a new life (v. 8)
  3. There is a new principle (v. 9)
  4. There is a new work (v. 10)
  5. There is a new starting point (v. 11)

Related Scripture

  1. John 15

Take Home Points

  • You have the power to do right.
  • Life for the believer is an adventure with God.

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Outline—2 Peter 1:4–10

  1. Faith’s characteristics (v. 4)
  2. Faith’s companions (vv. 5–7)
  3. Faith’s contrast (vv. 8, 9)
  4. Faith’s task (v. 10)

Take Home Points

  • God’s promises are what move us forward.
  • Be partakers of the divine nature.
  • When close to the Lord, you step farther from evil.
  • More things to consider:
    • Are you certain that the Bible has promises for your circumstances today?
    • Christian maturity takes effort. Maturity = making the right decisions consistently.
    • What can you do to make sure you are more mature at the end of this (and every) week?

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