CELEBRATION NOTES
THUMBS UP: BUBBLES UP
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM EACH OTHER
ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD
Easter
BUBBLES UP: HOPE
“The angel said to the women, ‘do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He is risen, just as He said.” Matthew 28:5-6
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What Robs Our Hope?
* Fatigue
“It was late that Sunday evening…” John 20:19
* Failure
“All the disciples deserted Jesus and fled.” Matt. 26:56
* Fear
“… the disciples met together behind locked doors, in fear of the Jewish leaders.” John 20:19
“`For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, `plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jer. 29:11 (NIV)
IF I HAVE HOPE:
I CAN GET STARTED
I CAN LIVE WITH…__________________________
I CAN GO ON
I CAN SLOW DOWN
“When the Council saw the boldness of Peter and John, and could see they were `ordinary’ men, they were amazed and realized what being with Jesus had done for them!” Acts 4:13
