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Join Pastor Jim Fox at Living Hope Assembly of God on October 21, 2018, at 10:00 am for a service centered on the importance of focusing on Jesus. Explore Luke 11:27-28 and discover how Jesus encourages us to prioritize hearing and obeying the word of God, fearing God instead of man, and rejoicing in the assurance of having our names written in heaven. Don't miss this opportunity to realign your focus and deepen your relationship with Jesus.
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Jesus Rather Focus October 21, 2018 Service: 10:00 am Pastor Jim Fox Living Hope Assembly of God 2168 Roosevelt Hwy, Hamlin
“As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:27-28 Jesus Rather Focus
Jesus Focus #1 Jesus would rather you focus on hearing the word of God and obeying it. Jesus Rather Focus
“Rather” in Luke 11:27-28 in the Greek is menoûnge—meaning “rather”. Three times in NT it’s used in answers by which what was previously said is corrected. Jesus Rather Focus
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28 Jesus Rather Focus
Jesus Focus #2 Jesus would rather you focus on fearing God instead of fearing man. Jesus Rather Focus
“Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven” Luke 10:20 Jesus Rather Focus
Rather in Luke 10:20 is Mallon in the Greek --meaning “more, to a greater degree, rather”. Jesus Rather Focus
Jesus Focus #3 Jesus would rather you focus on rejoicing that your names are written in heaven instead of rejoicing over your spiritual power. Jesus Rather Focus