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    Aug 08, 2021

    My Four Walls

    Passage: Matthew 11:1-19

    Preacher: Bob Grove

    Series:Special Message

    Detail:

    John the Baptist at his best
         •  The first part of Christmas story (Luke 1:39–41)
         •  Jesus' personal prophet (Mark 1:1–4)
         •  Baptized Jesus (John 1:26–30)
         •  Always pointing to Jesus (John 3:28, 30)

    1.  Monitor your faith during hardship (Matthew 11:1–3).

    2.  Actively address your faith struggles.
         Mark 9:24: "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"

    3.  Get a perspective outside of your prison cell.

    4.  Return to what you know about Jesus (Matt. 11:4–6).
           •  Read the Gospels again.
           •  Beware of the entertainment trap (Matt. 11:7–11).

    5.  Let Jesus change your perspective.
           •  About faith (Matt. 11:12–15)
           •  About criticism (Matt. 11:16–19)

    Takeaway: Don't let your hard times become your prison cell!
         Jude 22: Be merciful to those who doubt.