SERMON RECAP
Don’t Be Too Christian
August 7, 2022 || Ecclesiastes 7:15-7:29
Main point: The only way through the crookedness of this world is fearing God.
1. Don’t be too righteous.
2. Don’t be too wise.
3. Don’t be a fool.
The fear of God which Solomon recommends is not only the beginning of wisdom [as taught in the book of Proverbs]; it is also the beginning of joy, of contentment and of an energetic and purposeful life. Solomon wishes to deliver us from a rosy-coloured, self-confident godless life, with its inevitable cynicism and bitterness, and from trusting in wisdom, pleasure, wealth and human justice or integrity. He wishes to drive us to see that God is there, that he is good and generous, and that only such an outlook makes life coherent and fulfilling.” Mark Eaton
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TGKIDS RECAP
TGKids
The heart of TGKids is to help children understand that the Bible is all about Jesus! Below is the story, scripture, and main teaching points from the TGKids lesson, so that you can talk with your kids about what they learned.
Bible Story: God Provides Food & Water for Israel
Scripture: E XODUS 16:1—17:7
Bible Truth: God provides bread from Heaven.
Where is Jesus: John 6:31–40
The manna that God provided for the Israelites in the desert is a picture of Christ, the true spiritual bread from heaven. The Israelites needed to gather bread so they could have some each day. In the same way, we need to draw near to Christ each day. When we spend time each day reading the Bible and praying to God, we draw spiritual strength and spiritual health from being in his presence.
God also provided water in the desert when Moses struck a rock. In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul tells us that this rock was a picture of Christ.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trinity Grace Youth is BACK!
6th-12th graders and parents are welcome to join us at the Tinsman's house!
355 County Road 602, Athens, TN 37303, USA
Bring a snack to share - dinner will not be provided.
TGC Variety Show
When: Saturday, August 13 @ 7p
Where: The YMCA
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