All Saints ELCA
12-29-24 Christmas 1
- Draw Me Close
Colossians 3:12–17NASB
Luke 2:41–52NASB
- Seek Understanding
Proverbs 2:6 NRSV 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;James 1:5 NRSV 5 If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.Recognize Your Calling and IdentityJeremiah 1:5 NRSV 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”Galatians 4:6–7 NRSV 6 And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.Balance Earthly Responsibilities with Divine PurposeColossians 3:23 NRSV 23 Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters,1 Corinthians 10:31 NRSV 31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.Examination of ConscienceAm I truly seeking His wisdom?Do I recognize my divine calling and identity?Am I balancing my earthly duties with my spiritual purpose? Proverbs 2:6NASB
James 1:5NASB
Jeremiah 1:5NASB
Galatians 4:6–7NASB
Colossians 3:23NASB
1 Corinthians 10:31NASB
Philippians 2:5AMP
Ephesians 5:1AMP
- How Great Is Our God
- Shout To The Lord
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