Woodmen Valley Chapel

Genesis 6:5-13 highlights the personal impact of our sin upon God. While we are forgiven through Christ, God is not immune to the pain of sin. 1. The Setting (vs. 1-4) 2. Contrasting Hearts (vs. 5-7) 3. The Unlikely Captain (vs. 8-10) 4. Corruption & Hope (vs. 11-13) SONGS Our God God Is Able Before The Throne Of God Above We Will Not Be Shaken God Of The Redeemed

What’s the most paradoxical response to suffering? Joy. We can find joy even in the most physical of persecution. 1. The church was growing. (vs. 12-16) 2. The apostles were arrested. (vs. 17-26) 3. The opposition was real. (vs. 27-40) 4. The ministry continued – with joy. (vs. 41-42)

In what ways do we pretend to be something we're not? Just because God doesn't seem to be quick to judge, certainly does not mean he won't judge us one day. 1. Power & Grace (vs. 32-33) 2. Generosity & An Example (vs.34-36) 3. Collusion & Deceit (vs.1-2) 4. Rebuke & Judgment (vs.3-6) 5. Opportunity & Fear (vs. 7-11)

How tempting for us when faced with opposition to pray that it goes away. The early church prayed they would be up to the challenge. 1. Faith > Fear (vs. 5-12) 2. His Power > Our Achievement (vs. 13-17) 3. Our Conviction > Our Circumstances (vs. 18-22) 4. The Gospel > Our Safety (vs. 23-31)

Our Kingdom victories don't always feel like wins. We need to prepare our hearts for the risk that exists when we engage in Kingdom work. 1. They pointed to Jesus. Vs. 11-16 2. They called for repentance. Vs. 17-21 3. The message was for everyone. Vs. 22-26 4. They were arrested. Acts 4:1-4