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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