December 10th, 2023 - "In Our Confusion, God Shows Up"

Scripture Passage:  Matthew 17:1-13

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Unexpectedly Extraordinary

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What are we looking at?!
17:2-3 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus

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Peter’s (Not So) Great Idea

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Peter’s (Not So) Great Idea (Con’t)
16:18 Blessed are you… On this rock I will build my church
16:23 Get behind me Satan! You are a stumbling block to me.”

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Just Doing Things

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Peter Silenced
17:5 While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!

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Jesus Shows Up
17:7-8 Jesus came and touched them, “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.

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Stop Doing. Start Listening.
17:9 Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.

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Mountainview Leadership Retreat
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.

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Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.

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When God Shows Up