ABC October-08-2008

Joh 3.1-15;Jam 4.1-10;Ecc 6;Jer 16-18 Analysis: John ~ A new way of life. A new life. James ~ cause of disputes, selfishness, self-interest. Draw near to God - He will draw near to you. Ecclesiastes ~ The world's promises are empty. Goods, fame, family - they'll all go. God alone is worth making your treasure. Jeremiah ~ God judges Judah Best Verse(s): John 3.13-15 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. James 4.6-8 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Ecclesiastes 6.9 Better is the sight of hte eyes than th ewandering of the appetite: this also is a vanity and a striving after the wind. Jeremiah 17.9 The hear is deceitful above all thins, and desperately sick; who can understand it? Contract/Prayer: Please help me to look to you, Jesus; help me to make you my treasure. I cannot find the way without you. Turn the eyes of my heart to your word & Yourself.