Guest Speaker - Lindsey Bundy

FIXATE & MOVE FORWARD

Joshua 1:1–9 — ESV

Hebrews 11:16 — NKJV

Psalm 27:13 — NKJV

KEEPING OUR EYES ON THE CROSS

Joshua 3:15–17 — NKJV

Deuteronomy 31:6 — NKJV

THIS IS WHO YOU ARE — IDENTITY

Ephesians 5:8 — NKJV

John 10:27 — NKJV

KNOW YOUR IDENTITY — ROOTED BEFORE YOU RISE

Hosea 10:12 — ESV

Joshua 24:13 — ESV

YOUR AUTHORITY IN THE BLOOD

Joshua 1:9 — ESV

Acts 1:8 — ESV

Luke 10:19 — ESV

Luke 4:18 — ESV

James 4:7 — ESV

ARMOR OF GOD — DRESS FOR THE BATTLE

Ephesians 6:10–18 — ESV

DISCERNMENT KEEPS YOU ON THE PATH

Hebrews 5:14 — ESV

LAST & MOST IMPORTANT — FEAR THE LORD, NOT MAN

Joshua 24:14 — ESV

Guest Speaker Jim Tippin shares the beauty of realizing the depth of God "Our Father" and a deeper dive into the portion of the lords prayer.

1. The phrase “Our Father” is rich with theological meaning. Looking at the original Greek and its Jewish background helps explain why Jesus chose these words.

The Greek

The Greek text reads:

Πάτερ ἡμῶν (Pater hēmōn)

Πάτερ (Pater) – “Father.” It is a warm, personal form of address, expressing a close relationship while still conveying respect and honor.

ἡμῶν (hēmōn) – “our.” This is the plural possessive pronoun, meaning “belonging to us.”

Jesus did not teach His disciples to pray, “My Father,” but “Our Father.”

2. Why “Our”?

The word “our” emphasizes several truths:

A shared relationship. Everyone who belongs to God approaches Him together as His children. Prayer is personal, but it is never merely individual.

A spiritual family. When we pray, we remember that we are part of God’s people, not isolated believers.

Concern for others. The entire prayer uses plural pronouns: our, us, we, forgive us, lead us, deliver us. Jesus teaches us to pray with the needs of others in mind.

Why “Father”?

For Jesus’ Jewish audience, calling God “Father” would have recalled passages where God is described as the Father of Israel. Yet Jesus made this relationship more intimate by inviting His disciples to address God directly as Father.

3. Calling God “Father” expresses:

His love and compassion.

His authority and care.

Our dependence on Him.

Our identity as His children through faith.

“In heaven”

Jesus immediately balances intimacy with reverence. God is our Father, but He is also “in heaven”—holy, sovereign, and above all creation. This keeps prayer from becoming either distant or overly casual.

A practical application

Every time you pray “Our Father,” you are acknowledging that:

You belong to God’s family.

Other believers are your brothers and sisters.

God welcomes you as a loving Father.

You approach Him with both confidence and reverence.

This opening phrase sets the tone for the entire Lord’s Prayer: a relationship of loving trust with God, lived out in fellowship with His people.

These names combine Yahweh with another word that reveals a specific work of God.

Elohim — God creates.

Jehovah Jireh. The LORD Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14).

Scripture References

MATTHEW 19:16-22

LUKE 14:16-24

HOW TO MAKE SURE MONEY/POSSESSIONS IS IN A PERIPHERAL PLACE IN OUR MINDS AND NOT THE CENTER FOCUS OF OUR EXISTENCE.

1. POSSESSIONS PROMISE SECURITY THEY CANNOT DELIVER.. The first man says, “I have bought a field.” In the ancient world, land was retirement, inheritance, wealth, and stability all rolled into one. Jesus isn’t condemning ownership; He’s exposing misplaced trust. The Rich Young Ruler had obeyed the commandments, but when Jesus touched his possessions, his true allegiance was revealed. The question is not whether you own things—the question is whether your things have become the place you run for security instead of God.

2. POSSESSIONS DEMAND ATTENTION THEY DO NOT DESERVE.. The Rich Young Ruler wasn’t condemned because he was rich; he walked away because he could not imagine life without what he owned. Notice how both the ruler and the man in Luke 14 are distracted by possessions. One must go inspect a field; the other cannot release his wealth to follow Jesus. It is possible for God to have your affection while possessions have your attention. Whatever constantly occupies your mind will eventually shape the direction of your life.

3. THE KINGDOM REQUIRES SURRENDER, NOT JUST BELIEF.. Both stories involve people who wanted God without releasing control. The Rich Young Ruler wanted eternal life but not at the cost of his possessions. The invited guests wanted the benefits of the feast but prioritized their own agendas when the invitation arrived. Jesus is showing that discipleship is not merely believing the King exists; it is reordering everything beneath His rule. The issue is not how much money you have—it is whether money has a claimed sole focus of your existence.