Mark 4 = Focus – Examine your life and make sure that you have your faith and trust in Jesus as your Savior. Make sure Jesus is in the boat of your life. When the storms come, turn to Jesus and rest in the fact that Jesus is in the storm with you. Why are you afraid when you have Jesus in your life?

John 5:1-17 = Desire – Jesus meets the sick man at Bethsaida and wants to know what his real desire is. It is a challenge for us to look at our heart as well. Do we really want to change our circumstances and situation? If we really desire to follow God, then we have to be obedient.

Matthew 16:24-27 = Purpose – Jesus challenges the disciples to consider their purpose on this earth. Discipleship means that life cannot be about what you value. Our lives must focus on eternal things and not the temporal things of this world.

Matthew 16:13-23 = Question about Relationship - Who is Jesus? Jesus poses a heart-piercing question to the disciples. Who do they think he is? Jesus wants to know what they believe about Him. Jesus has the same question for each of us today. Who is Jesus in your life? The answer to that question will shape your life for all eternity.

Luke Chapter 19 - The story of Zacchaeus emphasizes that Jesus seeks out the lost, encouraging individuals to reflect on their lives and their relationship with Him.

Isaiah 9:6 – Christmas is the celebration of a Child who is both God and man that was given to us. This child will guide us, protect us, father us, and provide us with peace. God came so that we could have a life of Shalom in everything that happens in our lives. This Christmas, go in peace and enjoy the life of Shalom that God provides.

Isaiah 9:6 = Jesus is our El Gibbor – The Mighty God who fights for us. He protects and provides a way for us to have a relationship with God. This Child is also a Father who will teach us the best way to live life on this earth.

Christmas Series 01 - 2025 1207 - Jimmy Cockburn

Wonderful Counselor