Trick
or Treat
Trick:
“Now
the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had
made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say………” Genesis 3:1 (NIV)
“But
I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning your minds
may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.”
2 Corinthians 11:3 (NIV)
“Be
alert and of sober mind your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the
faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is
undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV)
“The
thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…” John 10:10a (NIV)
Treat:
“I (Jesus) have come that they may have life,
and have it to the full. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays
down his life for the sheep.” John 10:10b-11 (NIV)
“Do
not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be
afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew
10:28 (NIV)
“For
it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - - and this is not from
yourselves, it is the gift of God - - not by works, so that no one can
boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, “says the Lord
God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation
1:8 (NIV)
GOING DEEPER:
1.
Who have you chosen to follow: the thief or the Shepherd?
2.
Are you looking past this present day into the Hope we have in Jesus?
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