Subject: Free message: "The Face of Jesus" by Johnny Pope

Plus: May's Deep Discount, Command of Christ, and Character Quality

MESSAGE OF THE MONTH

The Face of Jesus

Johnny Pope

This month, we’ve chosen one of the opening keynote sessions from our Big Sandy Family Conference held in April. Our conference theme verse was II Corinthians 4:6: “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”


In this keynote message, Pastor Johnny Pope enthusiastically describes the reality of God’s glory that is revealed in the face of Jesus Christ. Not only is Jesus holy and sovereign, He is also our Good Shepherd, and yet He holds the earth in the palms of His hands too! Pastor Pope unpacks the glory and fullness of God coming down to earth in human form, experiencing human emotions and knowing our pain. Pastor Johnny Pope also points out how this same God has the exceedingly great power to deliver us from darkness into light!

COMMAND OF CHRIST

Beware of Covetousness

“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

LUKE 12:15

A rich man was once asked, “How much money is enough?” He answered, “Just a little bit more.” This answer illustrates the ugly root of covetousness. Covetousness is wanting more than what God has allotted to me. Join Nate and Gabe as they delve into the command of Christ Beware of Covetousness.


Whether it’s advertisements coming from billboards, social media, or the inbox, there is so much pressure from our culture telling us that we need more stuff. The hidden message is that our identity and fulfillment come through our possessions and our social status. It’s time for Christians to draw a line in the sand and resist the pressures of our day! We need to drop anchor on the fact that our identity and contentment come from a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If we have Christ, we truly have enough.

The Commands of Christ Podcast

A fresh way to meditate on the words of Jesus. New episodes every Monday, available everywhere you listen to podcasts!

CHARACTER QUALITY

Tolerance

vs. Prejudice

DEFINITION:

Acceptance of others as unique expressions of specific character qualities in varying degrees of maturity

KEY VERSE:

“Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”

PHILIPPIANS 2:2

KEY BIBLE STORY:

Ananias Sees Saul through God’s Eyes

“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”

ACTS 9:17

DEEP DISCOUNT OF THE MONTH

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Do you know a young man graduating this spring? As he prepares for the future, it is critical that he build his life rooted in a solid understanding of God and His Word. Matters of Life & Death is a devotional book that explores the relational call of the Ten Commandments, and recalls the choice God gave His covenant people: “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life . . .” (Deuteronomy 30:19). Each insight on a command is paired with a short, inspiring biographical sketch of a faithful man who is a worthy example of choosing to honor the Word of the Lord.