Our Hope is In The Lord: Remembering September 11, 2001 John3:1-6, John 11:11-15 Pastor Bob

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Preview –The Value of History

I. John 3:1-6 – Do Not Be Naïve In Regards to The Presence of Evil

A. The Character of Evil
B. The Constancy of Evil
C. The Consequences of Evil

II. John 11:11-15, 17-20, 28-36 – Do Not Be Numb to the Power of Evil

A. Recognize the Source of Evil
B. Understand the Suffering Associated with Evil
C. Labor against the Activity of Evil

III. John 11:21-27; 38-44 - Be Hopeful in the Midst of Evil Times

A. Hope and the Person of Christ
B. Hope and the Power of Christ
C. Hope and the Promises of Christ

IV. For Our Meditation

A. The evil motives and intentions revealed in the attacks on 9/11/2001 cannot be overstated or disregarded.
B. As Christians, we are to acknowledge evil for what it is, understand the great suffering associated with it, and resist it through prayer and personal involvement.
C. Even in a world overcome by evil, we are to live in the hope revealed in the person, power, and promises of our Savior Jesus Christ.