Soul Strength 021818 I PEACE IN THE SOUL

Soul & Strength 02/18/18

I. PEACE IN THE SOUL Soul: [Hebrew-nephesh] “self, appetites and desires, intellect, emotions, passions” [Greek-psuche] “seat of feelings, essence of you, affections & aversions, the part of uniquely you which lives on after death in the body”

I. PEACE IN THE SOUL Matthew 11: 28 -29 NLT 28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

I. PEACE IN THE SOUL Hebrews 4: 12 NLT 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

I. PEACE IN THE SOUL 3 John 1: 2 NIV 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. A. B. Affections and Aversions – Find a bigger “YES” than your “NO” Emotions – Pay attention to them but do not let them lead you C. Intellect – Celebrate it and submit it to Jesus Christ D. Essence of You – Find your identity in Christ above all else E. Passions – Find what you love and then do it for the One you love

I. PEACE IN THE SOUL Hebrews 6: 19 NLT 19 This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.

II. PEACE IN STRENGTH Strength: [Hebrew-oze] “physical strength, power, influence” [Greek-ischus] “ability, force”

II. PEACE IN STRENGTH Psalm 18: 39 NLT 39 You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet.

II. PEACE IN STRENGTH Psalm 28: 7 NLT 7 The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. A. B. Physical Strength – Wear your genes well Power & Influence – Use them for eternal purposes C. Ability – Spend it on what matters

II. PEACE IN STRENGTH I Peter 4: 10 -11 NLT 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Soul & Strength I. PEACE IN THE SOUL A. Affections and Aversions – Find a bigger “YES” than your “NO” B. Emotions – Pay attention to them but do not let them lead you C. Intellect – Celebrate it and submit it to Jesus Christ D. Essence of You – Find your identity in Christ above all else E. Passions – Find what you love and then do it for the One you love II. PEACE IN STRENGTH A. Physical Strength – Wear your genes well B. Power & Influence – Use them for eternal purposes C. Ability – Spend it on what matters