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THE MOVEMENT ACCELERATES (3 OF 4)

by Central Christian Church of Arizona

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35
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The Movement Accelerates (3 of 4)
Series: Christmas - Momentum
Jeremy Jernigan
Luke 2:25-35


1) Tis the season... for Star Wars
a) May the force be with you!
b) You know... years ago I used to be called a fair-weather fan with the Yankees
i) Now that my four kids all have Yankee middle names, I don't get that comment anymore
ii) Just so you know my real level of Star Wars fandom...
iii) Bring in Star Wars figure
iv) Then I had an awkward moment on Saturday night watching TV with my wife
v) Video - SNL skit
c) The last month or so we've been talking about force
d) Specifically the force of God on our lives

2) Open your journals to week 3
a) Title: The Movement Accelerates
b) Big idea: Fear limits, but faith accelerates.
i) Fear will slow you down.
ii) Faith will speed you up.
c) Open your Bibles to Luke 2
d) What's the speed of fear in your life?
e) Story: travelling to DC

3) Luke 2:25-35 ''Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 ''Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.'' 33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: 'This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierc ...

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