Bible Study

Overcoming original sin requires that we accept God's gracious gift of His Son, who overcame sin's powerful hold over people (we can't be baptized out of original sin). Overcoming sin in our daily lives requires daily relying on the Holy Spirit's power, continually turning our backs on the temptation to rebel against God.

In a world flooded with colorful and exciting options, Jesus Christ as THE only way to connect to God seems limited, especially when the world teaches you can be your own God or God is a relative concept. People fall prey to the world overflowing with delectable options when the only way to enjoy true spiritual freedom is though committing to accept the pure daily bread God provides.

This is about a journey to your promise land...which can mean a wilderness experience...here are some lessons learned on the way to the promise land...

• don't be addicted to the "perks" of sin
• don't have trouble adapting to the simplicity of manna
• if you long for the sin you had-your journey out may last 40 years
• get rid of things that stand in the way between you and God
• holding on to sin can keep you from moving out of the wilderness
• God chose the wilderness for you because you aren't ready for the promise land
• the wilderness reveals your true heart
• facing your weaknesses can bring out the worst in you
• the bondage (sin) you know can be more comfortable compared to the wilderness (unknown)
• you are too scared to step out and trust God in the wilderness
• when the wilderness got tough the weak sinned and the strong turned to God
• are you learning what God wants you to learn while you travel through the wilderness
• you can get something out of the wilderness-it's not all bad
• God will reveal Himself
• this is healing-look for the oases
• look for the unexpected-not what you expect
• God will provide
• God IS the provision
• let God be all you need
• is it not a barrier but a lesson, preparation, blessing-you are there for a purpose
• let the Lord be enough
• what seems like a minor disobedience to you is unbelief in God's ability to Him
• sin in the wilderness keeps us from the fullness of freedom that Jesus offers
• don't be satisfied in just looking at "milk and honey"
• cling to unbelief and you'll miss out on the promise land
• a trek in the wilderness requires giving some things up
• keep moving forward! it requires faith, obedience, trust...
• don't give weight to your fears
• your Canaan is about being with Jesus-He is our promise land, His kingdom-not things of this world
• live out your faith