Identity Theft Part 2. What I project to others about myselfJeremy LeVan2 - 8 - 15

Matthew 20:22

Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?” “Oh yes,” they replied, “we are able!”

Matthew 20:24 When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.

Matthew 23:1-3

Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice what they teach.

Matthew 23:5

“Everything they do is for show.”

Matthew 23:25

“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy—full of greed and self-indulgence!

Hypokritḗs - a stage actor, hence one who pretends to be what he is not.

Matthew 23:26

You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean, too.

Luke 22:31-32

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.

Luke 22:31-32

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.

But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again...”

Luke 22:31-32

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.

But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.”

Matthew 26:31

Jesus told them, “Tonight all of you will desert me.

Matthew 26:33

“Even if everyone else deserts you, I will never desert you.”

Matthew 26:34

“…This very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.”

Matthew 26:35

“No!” Peter insisted. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!”

Matthew 26:35

“No!” Peter insisted. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!” And all the other disciples vowed the same.

Luke 22:38

“Look, Lord,” they replied, “we have two swords among us.”

Luke 22:38

“That’s enough.”

Pride and insecurity will always lead you to a distorted identity and you will respond outside of God’s will.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

• Make a list of old patterns, habits and relationships.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

• Make a list of old patterns, habits and relationships.

• Of these life-style ingredients, which do you believe is hindering your growth in Christ?

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

• Make a list of old patterns, habits and relationships.

• Of these life-style ingredients, which do you believe is hindering your growth in Christ?

• How could you remove them from your life?

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

• Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-18 this week.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

• Read 2 Corinthians 5:14-18 this week.• Reflect on what this means for you?

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

3. Return to humility and authenticity.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

3. Return to humility and authenticity.

• Don’t exaggerate, get real with others.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

3. Return to humility and authenticity.

• Don’t exaggerate, get real with others.• Apologize when you’re not authentic.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

3. Return to humility and authenticity.

• Don’t exaggerate, get real with others.• Apologize when you’re not authentic.• Evaluate how hard it was to have

to apologize.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

3. Return to humility and authenticity.

4. Repent and Reconcile with Jesus.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. Release your past.

2. Recognize you can be a “New Creation in Christ.”

3. Return to humility and authenticity.

4. Repent and Reconcile with Jesus.

• Begin a Relationship with Jesus.