RISING: A Passion for Spiritual Things

Luke 24:13-35 text
What exactly do we mean by “spiritual things?”

These slides should be all one (point with subpoints and references) if possible. Only need the Bible text where noted.

The God of the Bible.
Isaiah 44:6 John 14:6 John 14:16-17 Acts 4:12

God as the Creator/Sustainer of the Natural Realm
Colossians 1:15-17

God as the Creator/Sustainer of the Spiritual Realm.
Colossians 1:13-14

The Church:
(Worship, Serving, Giving, Community, Sharing, Growing)
Colossians 1:18

Power of Prayer
James 5:16 Ephesians 6:18 Mark 11:24 John 14:13-14

Truth of Scripture
Psalm 18:30 John 17:17

Godly Character and Moral Standards
(Righteousness. Justice. Compassion. Mercy. Humility. Obedience. Faithfulness. Love. Etc.)
Romans 12:1-2

Building His kingdom.
Matthew 28:18-20 and Matthew 10:22 

Are we embracing all of what he has called us to, and who he has called us to be?

Romans 12:11 text

zéō = fervent. Literally: to bubble over because hot enough to boil. Figuratively: to show great zeal; be enthusiastically passionate (literally “boiling” with interest or desire); to set one’s heart on (something or someone).