This evenings message was primarily based on Psalm 139, 1 John 1 and 2 Corinthians 13. We discussed how new years was a time of introspection, with roots that go back to Lev 23 and Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana.
We talked about the Psalmist's strength in asking God to completely reveal what was inside his heart!
**Only an upright man/woman can pray this…
We talked about how Adam and Eve (in Genesis) were naked and ashamed, so they hid from God. Contrast the psalmists strength in seeking after God and asking Him to reveal or know (Know - the Greek word yaw-dah' meaning - to make known, even declare) what is inside his heart.
It takes strength for me to find out what is really inside of my own heart. I usually don't even want to face it myself, let alone have a heart to heart conversation with God about it. Yet, considering the fact that He already knows what is inside my heart, it is good for me (and healing for me) to be open about it. God expects us to be open about it.
James 5:16 Confess...to one another (healing)
1 John 1:9 (forgiveness)
2 Corinthians 13:1 - 14 (especially verse 5)
1 John 1:1-10 (especially verses 6 - 10)
Note: the reason this is written to us is so that our joy may be full!
1 John 1:4
I would also refer back to our previous message:
God's Holiness, Our Wholeness based on Isaiah 6
For those that were able to attend this weeks bible study, please feel free to post your comments and thoughts!
For those that were unable to attend, I hope to have the audio recording on line very soon.
Next weeks message is: New Years and New Beginnings
I pray that you can join us. God has been changing lives since the very beginning of time and He continues to do so! 2007 is going to be an awesome year!
Blessings,
Dave
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