July 31, 2011
Walking the Way of God: Tuning
Deeper than the Law
Matthew 5:21-48 & 22:34-40

One Service
David Kneip Speaking

Sunday Morning: Daybreak & Refresh

Core Ideas:

• Jesus is calling us to look beyond the command of the Law to the heart of God — his righteous character and gracious compassion — and be shaped by the LORD's presence in us and among us. The series of "You have heard it was said ... but I say unto you ..." that is found in Matthew 5 is crucial for this understanding.
• The power of love — whether for God or for others — to redefine what it means to be righteous whether it has to do with ...
  1. murder/hate
  2. adultery/lust
  3. divorce/adultery
  4. keeping vow/simple truth-speech
  5. righteous-vengeance/redemptive-graciousness
  6. love neighbors/love enemies
  7. Goal is "perfection" or godliness, being like our Father in heaven

Key SoHills Emphasis:

• Mission Trips
• Front Porch Hospitality — see Danny Minton about leaders greeting and looking for folks who are guests
• Unite — getting all of our folks together and on the same page during our summer one service schedule

Key Scriptures:

• Matthew 22:34-40 suggested for use in Scripture reading
• Matthew 5:21-48 for use in sermon
• Romans 8:9-17 suggested for use in communion

Communion Focus:

• Romans 8:9-17
• Saved by grace and empowered by the Spirit
• Let's live the new life of God empowered by the Spirit of God!

Drama, Media, & Connecting Pieces:

• Pre-video:
• Video or Drama Piece: TBD — something that focuses on .... (Please make sure anything used for the drama or media piece is cleared through David Kneip.)

Sunday Evening: Sundown

Paul: A Man of Passion and Grace
Acts 20:24; 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Focused Kernel:

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