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"I AM from Heaven!"

John 3:13
"And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven."

In the Gospel of Mark chapter ten, where we were studying, Jesus taught; "Whosoever shall NOT receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall NOT ENTER therein." Follow the example of little children; being open to opportunities. Ready to BELIEVE and ready to TRUST. As "Children of the Heavenly Father" we want to cultivate "A Child Like Faith" chariterized by an innocence and simplicity that allows us to interact with others very openly and honestly. 

To put an emphasis on this lesson we turned to the Gospel of John where Jesus tells His audience; "If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?" AND! Jesus puts an exclamation point after this with today's verse saying; "I AM from Heaven!" John chapter three verse thirteen; "And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven." We have EVERY reason to BELIEVE the teachings of Jesus Christ! And, notice these verses from the Gospel of John are the preamble to most famous of all Gospel verse John 3:16!

Please come and develop your own "Child Like Faith" with us at one of the oldest Lutheran Churches in the region! It is beautiful! An old stone building with vibrant stained glass everywhere you look. And, ornately carved wood altar and flying pulpit! It is an amazing sight to behold. And, the people are VERY friendly and welcoming. The Pastor's are outstanding and outgoing. We look forward to seeing you in worship.
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