We His People - We Belong

We His People - We Belong

Dave Riddle - 9/10/2023

Key Passage: 1 Peter 2:9

We Belong to God

- 1 Peter 2:9

- Deuteronomy 7:6b - Notice the similarities.

- Genesis 17:7 - God kept His promise to Abram.

- John 1:12-13 - Children of God

- 1 John 3:1

- Revelation 21:3 - We Belong to God Forever

We Belong to Each Other

- Romans 12:5 - members of one body

- Philippians 2:3-4 - look to the interests of others.

Brothers & Sisters in Christ

- Are you just attending church, or are you walking in community?

Jesus & Abraham

Jesus & Abraham

10/10/2021 - Dave Riddle

Key Passage: John 8:48-59

2 Claims: 

• I honor my father - 8:49

• I am the giver of life - 8:51

“Are you greater than our father Abraham!?” - 8:53

• “who do you claim to be?”

John 8:56 (CSB): Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad.” 

• Genesis 12, 15, 17, 18, 24

• “You’re not even 50! How have you seen Abraham?”

John 8:58 (CSB): Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, before Abraham was, I am.”

• “I am.”

  • They pick up stones to kill Him

  • The chapter is bookended by stories about throwing stones.

What does this passage teach us about Jesus?

1. He came to tell the truth

2. He came to bring honor to His Father

3. His teaching brings life.

4. He is God in the flesh.