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“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

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- Socrates.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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BIG IDEA: Christian living, not just Christian conversion, is good news and we can experience more joy in the journey as we head into 2023.

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  • Becoming Worthy of God’s Call.

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  • Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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  • Worthiness in real life.

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  • Becoming Worthy of God’s Call.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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  • Becoming Worthy of God’s Call.

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    • God makes us his children.

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God makes us his children.

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God makes us his children.

  • We choose Jesus and God chooses us.

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God makes us his children.

  • We choose Jesus and God chooses us.
  • We are justified yet still sinners.

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God makes us his children.

  • We choose Jesus and God chooses us.
  • We are justified yet still sinners.
  • We are given an assurance of eternity yet appropriately questioning.

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God makes us his children.

  • We choose Jesus and God chooses us.
  • We are justified yet still sinners.
  • We are given an assurance of eternity yet appropriately questioning.
  • We live worthy, not from self-righteousness, or seeking a reward for our effort, but in a fitting, proper, appropriate response rooted in faith.

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  • Becoming Worthy of God’s Call.

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    • God makes us his children.

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    • God is making us worthy.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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God is making us worthy.

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God is making us worthy.

  • We do good works.

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God is making us worthy.

  • We do good works.
  • God is working in us.

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God is making us worthy.

  • We do good works.
  • God is working in us.
  • God is working in us to “make” us do good works.

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God is making us worthy.

  • We do good works.
  • God is working in us.
  • God is working in us to “make” us do good works.
  • Embrace and be in awe of that miracle.

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Ongoing Spiritual Transformation …as life happens.

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue
  • when we are having a frustrating day playing golf

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue
  • when we are having a frustrating day playing golf
  • when we are frustrated at someone in our family

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue
  • when we are having a frustrating day playing golf
  • when we are frustrated at someone in our family
  • when we are allocating our personal resources

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue
  • when we are having a frustrating day playing golf
  • when we are frustrated at someone in our family
  • when we are allocating our personal resources
  • when we are attending a Badger game or participating in sports

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue
  • when we are having a frustrating day playing golf
  • when we are frustrated at someone in our family
  • when we are allocating our personal resources
  • when we are attending a Badger game or participating in sports
  • when we are going out to a play, dinner, or show

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue
  • when we are having a frustrating day playing golf
  • when we are frustrated at someone in our family
  • when we are allocating our personal resources
  • when we are attending a Badger game or participating in sports
  • when we are going out to a play, dinner, or show
  • when we are participating in simple conversation

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God is making us worthy (Ongoing Spiritual Transformation) as life happens…

  • when we are in our work environment
  • when we are raising our kids
  • when we are giving feedback over an issue
  • when we are having a frustrating day playing golf
  • when we are frustrated at someone in our family
  • when we are allocating our personal resources
  • when we are attending a Badger game or participating in sports
  • when we are going out to a play, dinner, or show
  • when we are participating in simple conversation
  • WHEN WE ARE FACING DEATH.

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  • Becoming Worthy of God’s Call.

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  • Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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Ongoing Spiritual Transformation …as life happens.

CALLING

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Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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Ongoing Spiritual Transformation …as life happens.

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Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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GRACE

Ongoing Spiritual Transformation …as life happens.

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Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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GRACE

Ongoing Spiritual Transformation …as life happens.

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  • Becoming Worthy of God’s Call.

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  • Praising Christ for His involvement in making us worthy.

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  • Worthiness in Real Life.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Every “good resolve” and “work of faith”….

  • Is this a reflection of God’s calling (from death to life)?

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  • Do I want to glorify God or myself?

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  • How do I continue to be faithful?

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Worthiness in Real Life:

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Worthiness in Real Life:

  • Collectively, we desire to give our big faith away to our kids and grandkids so that have what we have.

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Worthiness in Real Life:

  • Collectively, we desire to give our big faith away to our kids and grandkids so that have what we have.
    • Meeting a need, not creating a need - Building Gods Way update.
    • Meals with Jesus (a few Family Sundays in 2023).

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Worthiness in Real Life:

  • Collectively, we desire to give our big faith away to our kids and grandkids so that have what we have.
    • Meeting a need, not creating a need - Building Gods Way update.
    • Meals with Jesus (a few Family Sundays in 2023).

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Worthiness in Real Life:

  • Collectively, we desire to give our big faith away to our kids and grandkids so that have what we have.
    • Meeting a need, not creating a need - Building Gods Way update.
    • Meals with Jesus (a few Family Sundays in 2023).

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  • Sharing Gods Heart by equipping Everyday Missionaries to Lovingly Stand for the hope, truth and joy of the gospel.

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Worthiness in Real Life:

  • Collectively, we desire to give our big faith away to our kids and grandkids so that have what we have.

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  • Individually: Listen | 4H’s & Tell “Mini” Gospel Stories.

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Worthiness in Real Life:

  • Collectively, we desire to give our big faith away to our kids and grandkids so that have what we have.
  • Individually: Listen | 4H’s & Tell “Mini” Gospel Stories.

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Heart What do you love to do for fun?

History Tell me your story.

Hurts What would you change about your life?

Hopes What are your dreams?

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Worthiness in Real Life:

  • Collectively, we desire to give our big faith away to our kids and grandkids so that have what we have.
  • Individually: Listen | 4H’s & Tell “Mini” Gospel Stories.

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Heart What do you love to do for fun?

History Tell me your story.

Hurts What would you change about your life?

Hopes What are your dreams?

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Creation | Designed for good. How life was meant to be.

Fall | Damaged by evil. What’s wrong with the world.

Cross | Restored for better. God’s remedy.

New Creation | He will return. He makes all things new.

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Worthiness in Real Life:

Eric Zengler.

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