7/19/26 The Magi

7/19/26 The Magi

Route 66: Summer Road Trips Week 7: The Magi Matthew 2:1-3 NIV    Our trips usually fall into one of two categories: Business or Personal The Magi would have said this trip falls under a 3rd category: Worship   Like the Magi, we probably would have expected it to end in Jerusalem, but God often uses the little or unexpected to accomplish His plans.                                                                                                 Who were the Magi, that are often referred to as the Wisemen?   How did they know about the promised Jewish Messiah? Daniel 2:48 NIV Matthew 2:4-8 NIV   “The Magi were seeking the King; Herod was opposing the King; and the Jewish priests were ignoring the King.”  -Warren Wiersbe    Matthew 2:9-12 NIV                                                                                                     They Worshipped: They gave their presence.                                                                            They bowed down.                                                                                They brought gifts.   The Wisemen are wise because… * they know whom they are looking for, Jesus the King of Kings. Jeremiah 29:13 NLT * they don’t give up!  Whether the journey takes months or years,whether the Star is bright or temporally hidden.  They persevere with a faith driven by a God-given passion for Jesus Christ – they don’t stop at Jerusalem…they keep going to Bethlehem.  2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV * when they encounter Jesus, they worship Him. Not for anything He might do for them, but solely for the honor and glory they might render to God, Who came to earth to save us and now rules and reigns in Heaven and whose Spirit indwells us.  Psalm 145:3; 95:6 NIV   Step of Obedience- A Magi Quiz: 1.    How are you daily seeking Jesus? 2.    What is one thing that’s making it hard to connect with Him that you can remove this week? 3.    How long has it been since you spent some time really worshipping Jesus?

7/12/26 Bring a Friend!

Route 66: Summer Road Trip Week 6: Bring a Friend! Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. However, some of the believerswho went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentilesabout the Lord Jesus. The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord. Acts 11:19-21 NLT   When the church at Jerusalem heard what had happened, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.  When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord. Barnabaswas a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith. And many people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul. When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. (It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians.) Acts 11:22-26 NLT   REIGNITED Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. Acts 9:15 NLT   Travel Checklist: 1.      Watch and Join 2.      Bring a friend! 3.      Take what you’ve learned and apply it. a.      Speak more publicly about our faith b.      Find new ways to explain our faith c.      Reach new groups of people

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6/28/26 Absolutely, Talk to Strangers!

Route 66: Summer Road Trip Week 4: Absolutely, Talk to Strangers! Luke 24:13-35 NLT   The people who should recognize Jesus often don’t!  Luke 24:21 NLT    Do you recognize Jesus’ voice and actions today?   Luke 24:25-27 NLT *    He spoke truth about Himself through scripture.   How did Jesus speak to you through scripture while you were on this trip?   Luke 24:30-31 NLT  * The Spirit reveals Truth, His identity.   How did Jesus reveal himself to you?   They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as He talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?”  * Their hearts burned because He is alive and they met Him!   What made your heart burn because you knew Jesus was there?  Jeremiah 20:9 ; Luke 24:33-35 NLT * This burning heart demands that we go! Why did you decide to go?    Stoke the Fire and Feel the Burn: 1.      Read these stories to meet Jesus. 2.     Recognize and document when you see Jesus this summer.

6/21/26 Journey Back from Exile

Route 66 Summer Road Trip Week 3: The Journey Back from Exile Ezra 1:1-3 NLT Exile: * Forced removal from one’s home or country. * The condition or period of self-imposed absence from one’s country or home. Jeremiah 25:11 & 29:10 NLT Ezra 1:1-5 , 7:6-7 NLT; 7:25 NLT Nehemiah 2:1-6 NLT Returning from exile includes: o Returning to worship. o Returning to the Word. o Returning to community. If you are not currently in exile… How can you guide others on their journey back? How to Come Back from Exile o Return to worship. o Return to the Word. o Return to community. Luke 15:22-24 NLT This week, I will reach out to ______________ with a kind word of encouragement and support.