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Question #2: Which tire? (95 points ). vv.1-16 Opposition from within vv.17-42 Opposition from without. God is protecting the integrity of His church by -. providing a startling reminder of who He is p reserving authentic community
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vv.1-16 Opposition from within vv.17-42 Opposition from without
God is protecting the integrity of His church by - • providing a startling reminder of who He is • preserving authentic community • exposing attempts to fabricate the work of the Holy Spirit • pronouncing judgment on sin
“Leaders create conflict and they resolve conflict. As leaders push people to focus on God’s vision it creates conflict because his vision is designed to cause change in our lives and most people resist change.” George Barna, pollster & researcher
“I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.” Acts 20:29–30
“To be humble is not to make comparisons.” Dag Hammarskjold’s, Markings
The process seems to be that we can go from pride to humiliation to humility and finally to wisdom.
God’s reputation • God’s name • God’s honor • God’s ministry • God’s will
“I know, O Lord, that a man’s life is not his own.” Jeremiah 10.23 “You are not your own; you were bought at a price.” 1 Corinthians 6.19-20
“The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. Exodus 15.2