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Explore the impact of seemingly small actions in biblical contexts and how they can influence one's faith journey positively or negatively. Reflect on the importance of small gestures and decisions in the realm of spirituality and community involvement.
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NORTHSIDE 1/9/2010 Brea 6/28/2015
Matt 13:45-46 “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.” • 33
“For who has despised the day of small things?” Zech. 4:10 The day of small things
Small Things……….Bad • Num. 20:7-12 • Is It A Small Thing To Strike A Rock When God Says Speak To It? • “What’s The Big Deal?” • Lev. 10:1-3 = Nadab and Abihu • Matt. 5:19
Small Things……….Bad • James 3:5-6 = The Tongue • The Tongue Is A Small Part of the Body, Yet It Can Defile The Whole Body. • Eph. 4:29 • Is It A Small Thing To Gossip, Curse, Etc? • What About An Innocent Lunch With Your Secretary Who Seems To Be Giving You More Attention?
Small Things……….Bad • Are These Small Things? • Whether I sing or not? • Whether I go to church more than once a week? • Whether I am involved in the church? • Whether I tell anyone about Jesus or not? • Whether I come to church or stay home with visiting relatives? • Whether I am baptized?
Small Things……….Good • John 12:3-8 • They considered Mary’s actions to be a small thing and a big waste. • Is it a small thing to be an encourager or a greeter? • Is it a small thing to call the sick? • Is it a small thing to teach the kids’ Bible class? • Mt. 10:42 = A Cup of Cold Water.
Small Things……….Good • Mark 12:41-44 • What she put in was a small amount, but Jesus focused on her giving all she had. • Some see it as a small thing to be present in Bible class and worship. • John 1:40-42 • Is it a small thing to bring just one person? • James 5:19-20
The Biggest Small Words • “Shall Be” – Mark 16:16 • “For” – Luke 24:46; Acts 2:38 • “Does Now” – 1 Peter 3:21