10 questions to ask when reading the Bible:

1. What does this passage say about God?
2. What is the context of the passage?
3. What is the main message or theme?
4. Are there any promises to believe?
5. Are there any commands to obey?
6. How does this passage point to Christ?
7. Is there a sin to confess or avoid?
8. How can I apply this truth to my life?
9. Who in my life needs to hear this?
10. How does this passage shape my

Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Embarrassment is a gift.

It means you're trying to change.

Change = Growth.

A biblical sermon doesn’t start with a topic, it starts with a text. And you don’t make a sermon more biblical by stacking up dozens of scripture references on top of a topic. You make it more biblical by going deeper into a single text."

- Barry McCarty

This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.

The joy of the Lord is my strength.