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Baptism Info Meeting: Sunday, July 28, 10:40am. This is an informational meeting for anyone interested in being baptized at our Outdoor Worship service on August 18.

Children’s Church Helpers Needed for August: Facilitate a video story, coloring sheet, snack and playtime. Sign up on 3’s door or contact Lisa Lizotte, 612-597-6230.

Sunday School & ABF Break Aug. 4 – Sept. 1: Our Sunday School for Elementary and Student Ministries, along with Adult Bible Fellowships will be taking a break for the month of August through Sept. 1. We will continue to have Nursery and there will be Children’s Church for 2yrs – PreK.

In the World but Not of the World
Hebrews 11:23-27
Pastor Barry Holst

Parenting by Faith
By Faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. vs 23

1. A Faith that submits to God’s ways.
2. A Faith that rests in God’s time.

Living By Faith
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharoah’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as a of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. vs 24-27

1. Faith informs our Identity.
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharoah’s daughter.
2. Faith informs our Values.
He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as a of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.
3. Faith directs our Actions.
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger.

Obstacles to Faith
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. vs. 27

1. Things of this World.
2. My Failure.
3. Waiting.

Sermon Discussion Questions
1. If you are a parent, how does the faith exemplified by Moses’ parents speak to your specific journey of parenting?
2. In what ways have you allowed the world to define your identity? How would your self-image change if you looked in the mirror of God’s word verses the mirror of the world?
3. How is your faith informing your life decisions and investments of your time, talent, and treasures?

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