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Pause And Listen

Is God speaking to you, and you are too distracted to hear? What if you took the time to push away the distractions, the busyness of life and the constant push to go stopped, so you could listen, and hear from Him.
As often as possible Jesus withdrew to out-of-the-way places for prayer. Luke 5:16
 

The Four Faces Of God - The Eagle

In the final week of our series, we will look at the excellence of God. The God of order and professionalism. Our lives should be marked by the face of the Eagle, excellent and orderly. 
- The book of Matthew depicts the Eagle. The books author, Matthew, was a tax collector/accountant. He was very detailed and specific. Matthew quotes the Old Testament more than any other gospel to show that Jesus was who He was predicted to be. His knowledge of the "bible" (or Tora) was unmatched and on point. He even details where each quote is found. This is the only gospel to do that. 
 

The Four Faces Of God - The Man

 
This week will be about how we relate to people. How we stand firm in our faith but still gain the favor of the people around us. 
- The book of Luke depicts the Man. There are more parables shared in Luke than any other gospel. What makes you more relatable than a good ole story? Luke begins with the genealogy of Jesus all the way back to Adam. Why? Because Jesus is shown as a man, just like us. 
 

Pastor Josh Hersey - The Four Faces Of God - The Ox

The Ox -Purposeful-In this week we will focus on the heart to serve others. - The book of Mark depicts the Ox. Mark begins at Jesus being baptized, not with the genealogy of Christ like all other gospels do. Why? Because, who would want to know the pedigree of a servant? Mark records more miracles (or Jesus helping others) than any other gospel in the Bible.

Pastor Josh Hersey - The Four Faces - The Lion

In this week we will discuss the importance to seek God face, to pursue Him. Our God is a lion! He is powerful! As Christians, we too should walk in His power. 
 
The book of John depicts the Lion. John starts with Jesus' power and position. "In the beginning was the Word..." In John, Jesus is referred to as "the great I am." Why? Because He has power! 

Pastor Josh Hersey - The Four Faces Of God - Grace and Truth

(Revelation 4:6-7 NLT) In the center and around the throne were four living beings, each covered with eyes, front and back. The first of these living beings was like a lion; the second was like an ox; the third had a human face (or man); and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.