The Essentials
Over the past few years, there’s been much debate about what’s essential and what’s non-essential. And while there may be lots of opinions about what’s considered essential, the Scriptures make it clear that the true essentials for our lives are the grace of God, the Spirit of God, the Word of God, the people of God, and the mission of God. We must make every effort to pursue and steward these essentials because they give us access to everything we need to be a healthy hope carrier. Take some time to reflect on these five essentials. Look up the listed verses and meditate on them. Process these questions with the Lord, and examine the essentials in your life. Without them, it’s impossible to go on the journey God is inviting you to take. Without them, you won’t shape your world; the world will shape you.
The Essentials Message Series
As you watch Essential Grace, ask yourself these questions:
What does the grace of God look like in my life? What would it look like to receive more grace? (2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Titus 2:11-12, Romans 5:15-19)
As you watch Essential Spirit, ask yourself these questions:
What does the Spirit of God look like in my life? What would it look like to be more aware of His presence in my life? (1 Corinthians 6:19, John 14:12, Acts 10:38, Acts 2:17-18)
As you watch Essential Word, ask yourself these questions:
What does the Word of God look like in my life? What would it look like to engage the Scriptures more? (Psalms 119:11, Psalms 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12)
As you watch Essential People, ask yourself these questions:
What do the people of God look like in my life? What would it look like to prioritize relationship with God’s people?
(Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
As you watch Essential Mission, ask yourself these questions:
What does the mission of God look like in my life? What would it look like for me to see all of my life as mission?
(Genesis 1:28, Acts 1:8, John 20:21, Matthew 28:19-20)