Big Idea: People like Anna inspire us towards making prayer, worship, and fasting a part of our lifestyle.
Big Idea: Simeon devoutly and patiently waited for God's promises, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Big Idea: In times of trouble, looks for signs of God's grace–––He's wanting us to trust him.
Big Idea: Repentance is a turnaround that is met with the grace and mercy of God.
Big Idea: Humility and confidence in our calling will sustain us through dark seasons.
Big Idea: Generosity among churches is not just "back page news."
Big Idea: Remembering Christ's return and his Church in Heaven gives us hope.
Big Idea: Both Gentiles and Jews have been brought near to God by the blood of Christ.
Big Idea: Disagreeing well is most difficult when the stakes are high and hurt runs deep.
On some issues Paul thought it was more valuable to teach disciples to accept differences, and respect consciences, rather than declare a winner.