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Five Alive DevoDeceiver to forgivenToday we discuss another prominent father of Christianity and Judaism.Jacob; later named Israel by God; was a deceiver. He took his brother Esau's birthright and blessing. However, being chosen by God, our Heavenly Father still desired to redeem Jacob. In a similar fashion, God -through the person of Christ Jesus is in constant pursuit of the lost in this world. He is equally and simultaneously helping and keeping those who have accepted Him (Jesus) as LORD and Saviour. Just as he carried for Jacob in when he went to search for a wife and f...2022-05-0133 minFive Alive DevoResurrection DayHappy Easter!! He is Risen!! Christ Jesus our LORD is Risen indeed!Act 2:22-41We all share a personal testimony of when we gave our heart to Jesus and focus on the personal part of our relationship with Him.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2022-04-1718 minFive Alive DevoDiscussion of marriage, Family, and living peacefullyHebrews 11:20; Genesis 24:1-26, 60-67; Genesis 26: 1-5, 23-25; Matthew 22:23Takeaways from the life of Isaac:1. Love my spouse2. Family Faith3. Living peacefullyHow do I treat my spouse?How do I treat my siblings? step-siblings? half-siblings?How can I be more peaceful?Am I allowing my faith to grow?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2022-04-0339 minFive Alive DevoThe Old Testament foretelling of ChristHebrews 11:17-19; Genesis 17:15-21; Genesis 21:1-5; Genesis 22:1-18; James 2:19-24Abraham's faith and works are actively united. To have the faith and trust in God to take his only son, bind him, raise a knife to kill his son. This was Abraham's self-sacrifice amidst his faith and works. The possibility that his heirs' life would be extinguished was evident. Yet, Abraham believed that even if he did extinguish his sons' life as a sacrifice, Almighty God would raise him (Isaac) from the dead.Let us stop justifying our sins & faults; instead like Abraham let us...2022-03-2732 minFive Alive DevoAbraham looking forward to God’s eternal cityGenesis 12:1-3,7; Genesis 13:14-17; Genesis 15; Genesis 17:1-5, 10-11; Hebrews 11:8-16Why did God choose Abraham?God's covenants with Abraham: a.) Verbal Covenant b.) Animal Sacrifice Covenant c.) Circumcision CovenantPurpose - God chooses whom He chooses.- Covenants point to God. Point to God's redemption for all mankind. Point to this planet NOT being our final destination, but to Heaven. Point to the importance of removing idols/polytheism. The whole world will be blessed through Abraham and his offspring.John 8:56 - Abraham points us, civilization, to Jesus.John 14:2-3 - We are exiles on this earth.Because this planet is not our final home, Does this mean we do not take care of this earth?- Does this give us permission t...2022-03-2037 minFive Alive DevoThe Great FloodWe discuss the miracle and history of the flood in accordance with Biblical Scripture.Genesis 6:5-8; 11-22; Genesis 7:1-5; 11-12; 17-21; 24; Genesis 8:4-7; 8-12; 15-16Matthew 24: 36-42; Hebrews 11:7; 1 Peter 3:18-22We ask some fun questions (for example...Did a giant hold to the back of the Ark and then later bring about the propagation of a giant race after the flood?)We also ask some important questions (for example...How is the flood foreshadow of water baptism in the future, for today?)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...2022-03-1337 minFive Alive DevoSin in the gardenGenesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12-17; 1 Corinthians 15:21-25, 42-45, 53-57; James 2:10-13What is sin? Who is the judge over what sin is? What is original sin?When Eve was being tempted...where was Adam?How long did it take for Adam to eat the fruit after Eve ate?What was the fruit Adam and Eve ate? Does it matter?What was the serpent? a dragon? Does it matter...other than the fact that the tempter was the devil; bent on wanting to separate man from God.Are we...2022-02-2737 minFive Alive DevoI am not alone, when I standJohn 14:18 - Jesus said, "I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you."In Ephesians 6:10-24; What are the final instruction given? Why should I put on the whole armour of God? Who is my real enemy? What does the armour of God enable you to do? What additional things should be done? Re-read verse 24, describe your own feelings about Jesus.2 Peter 3:14-18--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2022-02-2026 minFive Alive DevoLife and DeathJohn 14:1-4; 1Corinthians 15:12-19; 1Corinthians 15:50-58What are the requirements for eternal life? (John 3:3-8)Who will inherit eternal life in heaven? (I Peter 1:3-5)What guarantee do you have that your tomorrow is secured? (Ephesians 1:13-14)Christ gave us a promise of tomorrow when we face hardships, what is that promise? (Matthew 5:11-12)We have victory over death when we follow Christ. How then should we live? (1Corinthians 15:56-58)What is our equipment which we must put on in preparation for the coming Christ? If we are putting on armour, does this show our walk with Christ to be...2022-02-0639 minFive Alive DevoPreparing your testimonyA few steps to help prepare your testimony:1. Live outside your home.2. Allow people to see your activities.3. Let people hear you speak.4. Follow Jesus in Water Baptism.5. Rely on the Holy Spirit and His power, boldness, and witness.6. Write down a description of when you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.7. Tell Jesus in prayer and others in a corporate worship setting what you wrote down.8. Tell others what you wrote down as your testimony.9. Tell a family...2022-01-2334 minFive Alive DevoHappy New Year 2022Happy New Year! Welcome to Season 3!!Today we discuss our Scripture of annual meditation.Matt - John 3:30 (1Corinthians 3:9-16)Xavier - Philippians 4:8 (Matthew 24:1-14)Blair - Luke 1:38Mallory - Colossians 3:23-24What is the Scripture you will allow God to speak in, too, and through you this 2022?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2022-01-1619 minFive Alive DevoI am a living testimonyMatthew 10:32-34, 39Testimony as a Christian is...a statement of Jesus Christ is to you. My declaration of love for Him and others He so lovingly created. Worship of God is more than singing a song, attending a prayer meeting, or corporate worship service.Matthew 10:28-34; Why is it important that you tell of your love for Christ before others?2 Corinthians 5:17-21 shows us that beyond pastoral ministry there is a ministry we are all called to...what is yours? What message has been committed to you?Romans 10:1-4, what is...2021-12-1945 minFive Alive DevoLove for othersLoving God. Loving yourself. Loving others.Regardless of how others appear, talk, where they come from, what their background is Jesus loves them. We must also love others. The hatred for differences, because of jealousy, or just plain meanness must come to an end. One of the greatest ways to show love is forgiveness/repentance.Matthew 25:31-46 - The dividing of the sheep and goats.Colossians 3:12-17; What qualities am I to enact in my life?What must I do in order to live in the light, 1John 2:9-11?1...2021-12-1236 minFive Alive DevoWorshipToday we discuss worship of the LORD. This is more than singing a song or attending a conference full of like-minded believers. Worship is any/all expression of love we can offer to The King above ALL.Psalm 150 - A Psalm of WorshipMatthew 4:1-10; What did Jesus reveal worship to be?According to John 4:19-26; Who does the Father seek to worship Him? Does God place any limitations on what worship is?Hebrews 13:10-16, Is it okay for me to worship and praise God in my heart? Is it acceptable...2021-12-0540 minFive Alive DevoLove of myselfJohn 3:14-17Love is giving your best. Love is giving your all. God is love.How did Christ prove His love for you (John 15:12-13)?Romans 5:5-8; What did you do to earn Christ's love?Matthew 22:36-40; How do you apply the greatest commandment? How do you apply the second commandment?In Deuteronomy 10:12-13, what actions does God expect out of his people?What commandment does God make to those who love Him, John 14:22-24?Ephesians 5:1-2; How am I to live for God?2021-11-2842 minFive Alive DevoMoney, Tithing, and giftsIn today's episode, we discuss money as it relates to budgeting, tithing, and giving.To whom does our tithe (10% of our earnings) belong? (Leviticus 27:30)Malachi 3:6-12 - How often has God changed? Does God change? Who changes? Who robs God? Where should the tithe be taken? What is promised to those who tithe?According to 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, What attitude does an unselfish giver have? Give 2 reasons why God blesses you with His abundance:How are ministers, evangelists, prophets, Gospel teachers, and Apostles to be supported (1Corinthians 9:13-14; Galatians 6:6)--- Send...2021-11-1538 minFive Alive DevoWater Baptism and CommunionThe ordinances of the church are Water Baptism and Holy CommunionWater Baptism - O.T. examples - Noah (1Peter 3:18-22) and Moses & the Israelites leaving Egypt (1Corinthians 10:1-3) - N.T. examples Jesus (Matthew 3:13) New believers (Mark 16:16)Holy Communion - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26Who should be baptized? (Mark 16:16)(Romans 6:1-4) What new changes need to take place in your life?What do the bread and cup symbolize (Matthew 26:26-30)? Why did Christ shed His blood?What are we sharing when we participate in communion (1 Corinthians 10:14-17)?(1Corinthi...2021-11-0754 minFive Alive DevoChurchCorporate Worship - 1 Peter 2:17; "Honour all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the King."What are the attitudes, beliefs, activities, etc. that corporate worship incorporates (1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13; 1 Thessalonians 4:7-12)Was this church/fellowship perfect? Why or why not? (1 Thessalonians 3:9-13)Will you church/fellowship be perfect?What are the characteristics of a good church/corporate fellowship? (1 Thessalonians 5:11-22)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-11-0141 minFive Alive DevoFamilyIn this episode, we discuss Family and our family priorities.Order of importance:1. God2. Spouse3. Children4. Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles5. Fellow Believers = Family of God6. Work/Job - this includes relationships with people who think differently from you.Read Acts 16:25-34, What promise was given to the jailer if He would believe in Christ? How many people heard the Gospel that night? How many people believed in God? How many people were immediately baptized?In...2021-10-2542 minFive Alive DevoGodly CharacterCharacter traits = Courage, Loyalty, Diligence, Modesty, Frugality, Honesty, Meekness, Reverence, Gratitude...Galatians 5:13-25, What 2 influences are contending for control of your life? As a follower of Christ, what have you crucified?According to 1 Timothy 6:3-11, What is the godly person of good character to pursue?How long will it take you to take on the character of God? (2 Corinthians 3:15-18)1 John 1:8-10, Why is confession essential? What is God's reaction to your confession of sin?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-10-1744 minFive Alive DevoTalking- How we talkMany people think it is okay to talk differently at work, at home, and around religious/holy people. However, as Christians, we are to talk the same no matter whom we are around. How would your life sound if you applied this thought to your life?Matthew 12:33-37, Proverbs 6:1-5; Proverbs 8:4-11; Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 18:4-8; Proverbs 21:23; Proverbs 31:32-33; Ecclesiastes 5:1-7James 3:1-12; Matthew 5:33-37; Colossians 3:8-11; Ephesians 4:25-32; Ephesians 5:15-21; Proverbs 12:17-22--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-10-1149 minFive Alive DevoWhat godliness looks likeJohn 8:31-36As described in Philippians 2:3-8, what is Jesus' attitude? What kind of attitude am I to have?According to Colossians 3:1-7, What am I to set my mind upon?Read Philippians 4:6-9; Make a list of qualities I want to find in myself:How can I apply Psalm 119:12-16 to my public and private life?What thoughts distract even the most devout religious person (1 Timothy 1:3-7)?How can you avoid becoming a religious person who does not know Jesus (2 Timothy 2:21-26)?Psalm 101; What...2021-10-0345 minFive Alive DevoMy daily routineSetting up a flexible routine. What is my current regular routine. (2 Corinthians 5:13-19)In Matthew 26:26; Luke 24:30; John 6:11; what pattern did Jesus set?Routines are shown to us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, how can you apply these to your life?What is, Galatians 6:1-5, in regards to my daily routine?Who am I responsible to teach and reflect the teachings of Jesus to (Ephesians 6:1-4)?Deuteronomy 6:4-9, says what about teaching children? How my household can be conducted...When did the disciples come together (Acts 20:7)?...2021-09-2649 minFive Alive DevoPatienceforebarence (i.e. Patience) = refraining from the enforcement of something; not forcing.What 3 things from these verses stand out to you, about a patient person (Psalm 37:3-8)? In Psalm 40:1-3, What is the result of being patient?According to 1Peter 2:20-22; when do you get zero credit for demonstrating patience? When is God pleased with your patience?When you have developed patience; what other things can grow in your life (Romans 5:1-6)?After reading Romans 15:4-6; who is your source for patience? ...2021-09-1939 minFive Alive DevoSelf-ControlWe discuss the virtue of self-control in this Christian growth series.Galatians 5:22-25 - Fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control)In accordance with Romans 12:1-3:-What part of you must be given to God in addition to your heart?-What are you not to duplicate/act upon?-List areas in your personal life that require self-control.According to 1 Corinthians 6:17-20:-Where are you (location) to glorify and/or honour God?-When you become...2021-09-1232 minFive Alive DevoAlign with GodThe book of 1 John is an excellent read when it comes to aligning your will with God's.1 John 1:1-7 - What is the purpose of this Scripture? What message is declared? What makes you a liar?1 John 2:3-6 - What happens to those that obey God? How can I tell if I am a follower of Christ? How does a follower of Christ live?1 John 3: 2-6 - What is sin? Why did Jesus come to earth? What happens if we live in Christ? Why do people constantly sin?1 John 4:4-6...2021-09-0545 min
Five Alive DevoMeditation - God's WillWe discuss how Biblical Meditation is one way of hearing God's Will.Meditation - a pleasant murmuring of Scripture to yourself; quiet reflection the Words of Scripture, musical repetition of Scripture, prayerful review, communing with God, and worship of God.Psalm 32:8; Psalm 25:8-10; James 1:5-8; Psalm 119:105; Psalm 104:33-34; Proverbs 19:20--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-08-2943 minFive Alive DevoHearing from GodWays we hear from God summary:1. Read God's Word, specifically the Bible.2. Pray (prayer is multi-part. Adoration, Contemplation, Thanksgiving, Supplication) 3. Receive God's knowledge from pastors, prophets, teachers, evangelists4. Additional ways: Angels, dreams, visions, stories/parables, a donkey (Numbers 22:28)...but not limited to.Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 37:30-31; Psalm 32:8; 1 Peter 2:25; John 10:27; John 10:5--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-08-2244 minFive Alive DevoKnowing GodWe discuss knowing God--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-08-1529 minFive Alive DevoMaintaining an abundant life1 Thessalonians 1:3-81. Understand God's provision through Christ. (John 10:10)2. Abiding is my responsibility. (2 Timothy 2:19)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-08-0833 minFive Alive DevoThinkingAs a Christian, it is vital to not 'check your brains at the door.' We are to be people who think through our actions, thoughts, and ask God for wisdom. James 1:5; James 4:8; Romans 12:2; 1John 4:4; 2 Corinthians 2:16; Philippians 2:3-16; Ephesians 4:17-24; Titus 1:15-16; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Romans 8:3-8--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-06-0645 minFive Alive DevoOvercoming TemptationMatthew 4:1 - 17Jesus was tempted (enticed unto sin), yet He was without sin (Hebrews 4:15).5 understandings about overcoming temptation (1Corinthians 10:13):1. It will not be easy.2. Escape of temptation is not to make you comfortable.3. I must choose to escape temptations.4. Escaping temptation is a continual process.5. When you escape temptations they are not banished forever.Proverbs 4:13-15; Luke 22:40, 46; Hebrews 2:9, 17-18; Ephesians 6:13-18; James 2:1-4; James 4:7-8--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-05-3034 minFive Alive DevoGrowth in Christ: Standards of ConductRomans 6:1-23As Christians/followers of Christ there are standards that we abide by that the rest of the world does not. We locate these standards in the Bible and by the Holy Spirit/prayer (which never contradicts the Bible).Now that you are in Christ whom do you not serve?To reckon means to count upon something in spite of how you feel. What are two things are you to reckon (consider) Romans 6:1-23)?To what are you to yield or offer yourself?Whose servant are you now?2021-05-2341 minFive Alive DevoGrowth in the BiblePhysical Growth & Spiritual Growth SimilaritiesScripture References:Matthew 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3; Hebrews 10:24-25; John:1:1-10; Ephesians 2:8-9Questions:How should we live (Matthew 4:4)?We gain truth by knowing __________________ (John 17:17).What does Scripture do (2 Timothy 3:16-17)?Why is Scripture memorization important (Psalm 119:11)?Why should we read the Bible (1Peter 2:1-3)?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-05-1640 minFive Alive DevoGrowth in RepentanceLuke 13:3This is not many people's favorite subject, but to grow repentance must be a piece of our daily life.2 Peter 3:9 What is God's desire for you?Mark 1:15 What did Jesus come preaching?Acts 2:37-38 What is the response of the hearers in this passage?2 Timothy 2:23-26 How do we recover from the trap (snare) of the devil?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-05-0945 minFive Alive DevoSpiritual growth - faith2 Peter 1:1-11Faith is defined as "the assurance of things hoped for the evidence (conviction) of things not seen.Faith is not an opinion. Faith is not a "fancy." Faith is not make-believe. According to our Scripture; 2 Peter 1:1-11; what has God given you?What two things can you do now?What do the following mean to you in accordance with today's Scripture:FaithMoral ExcellenceKnowledgeSelf-controlPatienceGodlinessKindnessLove...2021-05-0241 minFive Alive DevoDo you love me?John 21:15-25Context is important...1. Do you love Jesus?Deuteronomy 11:13; John 14:15 Love = obedienceEzekiel 34:5-9; Matthew 25:32 = Shepherd2. Follow Me.John 1:35-433. More...Works do not earn anyone salvation. Giving money will not earn salvation. Jesus gifts us Salvation, through Himself alone.He gifted me the Holy Spirit also; whom grants me more to life!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-04-2542 minFive Alive DevoObedience and GraceJohn 21:1-141. Obedience and GraceWhat does obedience look like?If we delay to get something done, why do we feel guilty?Luke 12:35-40; Matthew 21:28-31Grace - Titus 2:11-15; Ephesians 4:1-7; Romans 5:1-5; Hebrews 12:12-152. Cast your netJesus is patient. However, let us not exhaust His patience during our short time on this earth.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-04-1835 minFive Alive DevoDoubt, Trust, PersistenceJohn 20:24-31What are some reasons you doubt people? Have you ever doubted a leader or instructors instructions?1. Do not disbelieve, but believeRomans 10:132. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.John14:15-183. Many other things1Corinthians 15:3-8; 1Corinthians 15:20-28--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-04-1141 minFive Alive DevoResurrectionJohn 20:1-23Have you ever had a verbal misunderstanding?Misunderstanding can be dangerous. #fakenews -gossip -rumorsProverbs 18:8; Proverbs 20:19; Exodus 20:16; Exodus 23:11. After 3 days in the Grave Jesus arose. Alive! The Messiah of the world!2. The first witness of Jesus alive is a woman. - Appearing to a woman gives credence to all women as blessed & important. - Appearing to a woman, and this fact not being removed from the Bible, shows that the Bible has not been majorly altered.3. Jesus appears to many of Hi...2021-04-0444 minFive Alive DevoJesus' secret followersJohn 19:38-42Secret followers revealed: Joseph and Nicodemus1 Peter 4:16-17; Romans 1:16-17; Romans 16:25-27Customs observedHebrews 8:1-6; Hebrews 9: 11-15A new tomb--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-03-2841 minFive Alive DevoRiding the Fence?John 19:1-221. Assessment of how I treat Jesus.a. Adornment (Matthew 6:26-31; Philippians 2:6-9)b.Works of your own hands (Matthew 15:1-9)c.Verbal Praise (1Samuel 15:22)2. Pilate's response to Jesus3. Arguing over a sign--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-03-2142 minFive Alive DevoWrongful accusationJohn 18:19-241. He spoke publicly. Jesus does not operate in secret.Isaiah 40:9-312. Violence begins. Jesus struck in public.Isaiah 53:3-83. Kingdom of Jesus was not of this world 2000+ years ago. Jesus' Kingdom is not of this world today.(Zechariah 7:8-13; John 14:2) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-03-1443 minFive Alive DevoDenial, Betrayal, CowardessJohn 18:1-11; 15-18; 25-27Have you ever been betray? Been a coward? Denied a truth?How to be a friend I desire to have:1. Accept God's help.2. Think before speaking or committing to an action3. Forgive freely4. Pay restitution5. LearnShortcuts always hurt:So, accept the rigorous and pain laden journey ahead.Galatians 1:6-9Matthew 6:34Philippians 4:14Romans 8:18-19--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-02-2839 minFive Alive DevoJesus prays for meChrist has given us_______ (Himself) (Intimacy with God) Genesis1:26(Sanctification)(Knowledge)Leviticus 20:7-8; Hebrews 2:11-12(Love)(God's Name) Importance of God's Name (Genesis 32:24-30)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-02-2150 minFive Alive DevoBe CourageousJohn 16:20-33The World is filled with trouble. Be courageous.The future is to come. Be courageousOthers will be surrounded and limited by fear. Be courageous.Joshua 1:9; Ephesians 6:10-12--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-02-1446 minFive Alive DevoSinner & Righteous face JudgementJohn 16:1-151. Jesus gives us a warning about the dangers, pain, sufferings in this world. (Acts 9:1-6)Jesus gives a solution to His warning, which is to cling to Jesus. (Romans 1:16) (Philippians 1:15-21)2. Sin3. Righteousness4. Judgement Matthew 12:36-37; Psalm 19:14; Mark 8:38--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-02-0749 minFive Alive DevoFriend of GodJohn 15:13-271. I am no longer a servant, I am a friend of God.- I prove I am a friend of God most when I love others. (1Corinthians 13:4-8)2. The World is a hate-filled place.- The world even hates their own. Romans 12:19, Hebrews 10:30-363. We get a helper.- The Holy Spirit helps us day to day.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-01-3145 minFive Alive DevoAbide in the VineJohn 15:1-12To AbideNot AbidingBenefits of AbidingGreatest Part of Abiding--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-01-2451 minFive Alive DevoPeaceJohn 14:22-311. Manifestation of Christ. - Mark 4:122. War, Stress, difficult times - Psalms 4:8, Psalms 29:11; Psalms 37:113. Peace - Isaiah 9:6-7; Proverbs 16:7--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-01-1746 minFive Alive DevoJesus teachesJohn 14:12-18Jesus teaches about:1. The miraculousRomans 12:4-9; 1 Corinthians 12:4-112. Ask anything in my (Jesus') nameMatthew 7:7-8; Deuteronomy 10:17-19; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Proverbs 17:23; Proverbs 29:4a. Contextb. In Whose name do I pray?c. It will be done.d. Request and answer glorify GodMatthew 6:333. Loving Jesus means keeping His commands.4. Jesus will not leave us alone; He gives us The Holy Spirit.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-01-1045 minFive Alive DevoThe WayJohn 14:1-111. Troubled Hearts. (Let not your heart be troubled)Psalm 62:1-82. Jesus is preparing a place for those who believe upon HimJesus is the Way to Eternal Life.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2021-01-0451 minFive Alive DevoThankful 2020Roelandts family a year in review. What are you thankful from in 2020?Favorite memory from 2020?Favorite gift ever?Favorite Scripture verse in 2020?What made you laugh in 2020?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-12-2736 minFive Alive DevoLove over betrayalJohn 13:21-251. The Betrayal - Have you ever been betrayed? Jesus' reaction to Betrayal:Luke 9:1-2 a. Compassion b. Forgiveness c. Love2. Love like Christ Jesus. a. Through betrayal Jesus is Glorified. b. Where Jesus is going, the disciples cannot come. (Matthew 10:38; 16:24; Luke 23:43; 1 John 4:1-6) c. A new command - Love one AnotherAm I loving others to my fullest potential?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-12-2054 minFive Alive DevoConsumerism in the 21stWhat is really essential?John 13:1-161. Feeta. How dirty are feet? Would you clean someone else's feet? Jesus did. - Philippians 2:4-8b. Being a part of Jesus. - James 2:14-202. Wash others feet.a. Romans 10:10-133. ExampleWhat must I do/change to be like Jesus?Do I struggle with the truth of servanthood?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-12-1340 minFive Alive DevoWalking as a lightJohn 12:35-501. Jesus is the Light.Matthew 5:14; John 8:12; John 11:9-10; Ephesians 5:8*Am I a good ambassador of Christ as the light unto the world?2. There are still unbelievers.Romans 1:18-21*How can I maintain my faith walk despite my inability to save everyone? How did Jesus handle this reality? (Remember Peter and Judas)3. Saviour of the World (vs. 47)*God's commandment is life everlasting.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-12-0647 minFive Alive DevoA Quest turns to MysteryJohn 12:20-331. The Quest-some greek people are looking for Jesus.2. Jesus is/will be Glorified.Hebrews 1:3; 2 Peter 1:16; Isaiah 52:133. Jesus' HonestyThe mystery of the Gospel is:Death = lifeweakness becomes strengthpoor are richmourning turns to laughter1 John 1:8-10--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-11-2945 minFive Alive DevoRiding on a donkeyJohn 12:9-19It's Passover time (Exodus 12; Numbers 9; 2Chronicles 35)1. Zombie Man - Lazarus is gaining popularity.2. What an entrance!!!Psalm 118:14-29Are symbols important today? If yes, how do we keep from making symbols from becoming idols?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-11-2244 minFive Alive DevoTotal worshipJohn 12:1-81. Mary places complete trust in Jesus.2. Judas trivializes Mary's worship and attempts to devalue her worship.Matthew 6:1-4; Acts 20:353. Jesus rebukes Judas and accepts Mary's act of worship.Micah 5:15; Isaiah 59:14-18; Romans 12:19Worship is greater than a song service; worship is gift giving, operating in spiritual gifts, language, the arts, science, hard labour, caring for the orphan/widow...--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-11-1546 minFive Alive DevoI'm Gonna TellJohn 11:45-571. Adult temper tantrums be like..."you always, we've never done it that way before, it's my gift you use it how I tell you, etc"2. Sacrifice = one for the manyMatthew 12:36-373. Jesus' prophesied death is Salvation for ALL mankind; according to those who will believe.Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 4:3-4, 13-15; 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Peter 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:12 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-11-0850 minFive Alive DevoChanger of situationsJohn 11:35-44God has created us with emotion. Jesus is proof. Being closer than a brother He weeps over the loss of his friend Lazarus.Genesis 1:26; Love = 1John 4:16; Anger = 1Kings 11:9; Joy = Romans 14:17; Peace = Psalm 85: 81. An odor.a. Conversation about Death is a tricky.b. Jesus' request is met with obedience.2. Prayera. Jesus is an advocate on our behalf when we come to Him in prayer.b. Prayer can happen anywhere, at anytime, and with any emotion.c.Jesus is the...2020-10-2550 minFive Alive DevoEven in moments of sorrowJohn 11:28-37Hebrews 5:1&7-9 = How Christ identifies with us and we reflect Him.1. The 'why's' & 'if only's' (Vs. 32) James 4:1-3 2. Jesus wept (vs. 35) Isaiah 61:1-4 Matthew 5:4 Zephaniah 3:14-20--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-10-1841 minFive Alive DevoMartha...Martha...MarthaJohn 11:17-27In the midst of delay:1. Faith Increased. 2Corinthians 1:3-92. Jesus reveals He is the Resurrection and the Life.3. Martha chooses Belief.4. Martha Confesses Jesus as Lord & The Son of God1Peter 2:9-12--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-10-1149 minFive Alive DevoI wanna know what love is...John 10:39-11:16*Jesus has escaped mankind, who again attempts too imprison/kill Him (vs. 39).= No one can take Jesus' life. He willingly lays His life down for the redemption of us and the world.*A comparison is made between John the Baptizer and Jesus (vs. 40-41).=John a true prophet. Jesus is more than a prophet, He is greater than John. When Jesus calls Himself the Son of God; He is being truthful.*Many follow Jesus (vs. 42).= Many people overcame there skepticism, unbelief, and hard hearts. 2020-10-0448 minFive Alive DevoPlain and simple1. Jesus is Messiah = He and God are One. (John 10:30)John 3:31-36; 2Corinthians 8:9; Colossians 3:15; Colossians 1:18-20; Hebrews 1:1-42. Four more characteristics of ChristProtectorProviderDelivererMaster3. The struggle = Jesus is Master--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-09-2751 minFive Alive DevoThe Good ShepherdJohn 10:11-19In today's episode we discuss Jesus' attributes as the Good Shepherd, look at His warning against hired hands, and the reality that Jesus loves people different from us. Questions to ponder:Is Jesus God?How does the reality that Jesus has authority to lay down His life and pick up His life again effect your view of life in the 21st century?Is Jesus more than a prophet?*Salvation through Christ is bigger than my personal salvation.--- Send in a voice message: https://a...2020-09-2046 minFive Alive DevoAbundant Life with The Good ShepherdJohn 10:1-11In the parable of John 10 we see Jesus ' attributes conveyed in 2 ways first He is The Good Shepherd. Next we see Him as The Door. Jesus' character is not limited to just these two descriptions. We have the gatekeeper who is the helper of the Shepherd, a reference to The Holy Spirit.We see ourselves as sheep and the importance of our reliability upon the ability to enter through The Door and follow The Good Shepherd.Last we have the enemy whose purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. The e...2020-09-1338 minFive Alive DevoConfessionThe Conclusion of John 9:35-411. Do you believe?Discussion of belief and faith. *Matthew 22:2-62. Confession of belief.Jesus simply invites us to follow Him. Man complicates matters with anything beyond belief.*Not all paths lead to the same location (i.e. God) if they did no one would ever get lost.3. Discussion with nearby Pharisees.Knowledge can not heal a blind man and make him see. The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.Proverbs 1:7; 1:24-31; Proverbs 19:27; Ecclesiastes 12:13-1...2020-09-0637 minFive Alive DevoTestimony of a former blind manOutdoor additionTaken from John 9:24-341. The religious leaders attempt to politically sway (spin the truth) the former blind man.2.The Blind man refuses to play there game.*I am no expert. *I was blind. Now I see.3.Another attempt by religious leaders to re-influence the former blind man.4.The former blind man re-asserts the truth.5.The religious leaders attack the former blind man.6.Jesus is present when everyone else has left the former blind man. (vs.35)Jesus is p...2020-08-3036 minFive Alive DevoBelief v. DisbeliefA blind man is healed by Jesus. Within moments his neighborhood is divided between belief in the miraculous and disbelief.John 9:7-23I. Disbelief begins (vs.8-10)a. to deny a miracle = denying the person is real.b. to deny the miracle we look for 'experts' to point us to or away from belief. (vs.13)Question: To what lengths will I go to, in order to deny Christ the opportunity to work in my life?II. Everybody is looking for Jesus.a...2020-08-2344 minFive Alive DevoI am a Work of GodNo matter who I am; I am a work of God. Even in suffering, illness, troubles, and stress I am still a Creation of God. So, is my neighbor.John 9:1-7 A Blind man from birth is healed.1. Who sinned? The blind man or his parents? Question: Why is this our default mode? If someone has Covid19, cancer, loses a limb, is blind, etc. why do we automatically assume the person or family is evil or greatly sinned?A. Someone not like me makes me uncomfortable.B. I am s...2020-08-1646 minFive Alive DevoHonoring CharacterJohn 8:38-591. Works of your father. We all carry similarities, characteristics, and traits from our family. So, how are you like your parents? Have you chosen the positive character traits of your families life? Abraham exhibited traits of Righteousness. He was faithful. He was willing to sacrifice his own son, though Isaac was ultimately spared. Abraham was a good financial steward. He trusted God. He listened to God. He spoke with God. Jesus is calling these attributes out of the crowd of people, yet at the same time pointing out the truth of th...2020-08-0952 minFive Alive DevoAbide in the WordJohn 8:31-381. If you Abide...(Psalm 91:1-2) Abide = live, dwell, settle, continue, and remain. How can I strengthen my abiding time?2. In My Word...(Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 119:11-12,160,166-168; Isaiah 30:18-22) What level of importance does God's Word hold? Is it trustworthy? Is it useful in the 21st Century?3.You are truly my disciples... disciple = follower, studier, student, child of God. *Reference Robert Lewis Stevenson "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" What are the struggles that come with being a disciple?4. And the truth will set you free. I...2020-08-0246 minFive Alive DevoWho is light1. Jesus is light of the world. Isaiah 9:1-9. Antimony - a pair of principles stand side by side, seemingly irreconcilable, yet both undeniable. Light is waves and particles. Jesus is 100% man & 100% God. Can I see Jesus? Can I feel Jesus? Can I know Jesus? Can I describe Jesus? Is Jesus also indescribable? Can I fully understand Jesus? Is Jesus still mysterious? 2. Follows me (Jesus) will not walk in darkness. What is darkness? What is a walk? If/when I end up walking in darkness, it’s not Jesus who leaves me. It’s I who’ve left Christ. There is hope f...2020-07-1247 minFive Alive DevoCondemnation vs. ForgivenessJohn 7:53-8:11. 1. Who brings condemnation? Religious leaders? Society? Culture? Self? 2. What is the grievance? Is blaming someone for a wrong an attempt to cover up your own faults? I’ve noticed a lot of finger pointing in 2020...my opinion is we are afraid. The deep rooted fear in us is we recognize our sin/shame/wrong will be found out & we are guilty. Romans 3:21-27. 3. Should we keep beating ourselves up in private & pointing our fingers at others? -Jesus states: ‘Go and from now on Sin no more.’ -referencing the sexual sin. -Jesus does not condemn us, therefore we must not co...2020-07-0543 minFive Alive DevoThirsty?John 7:37-39. 1. Thirst. Being thirsty is the only condition Jesus gives for belief in Him. What does it mean to be thirsty? 2. Living Water. Living Water is the person of the Holy Spirit gifted to those whom believe in Jesus. O. T. Background of what Jesus is proclaiming; Ezekiel 47:1-12, Zechariah 14:1,8-9, and Jeremiah 17:13 Do I have Living Water flowing from my heart? What does it mean to have Living Water inside me? Does it mean I no longer need to drink physical water? Philippians 2:9-11--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-06-2846 minFive Alive DevoCrowd discusses JesusJohn 7: 15, 20, 25-36. 1. Belief in Messiah is not a community choice. Belief is a personal choice. Belief is something to be shared with the community. Do questions of belief and doubt shared out loud strengthen or weaken your faith? 2. Jesus proclaims oneness with the Heavenly Father. He calls us to have faith in Him. The Holy Spirit is the Helper who brings us into unity with Christ that we can become Sons of God. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-06-2136 minFive Alive DevoAuthority/Right Judgement John 7:14-241. Authority - we challenge authority of people...We challenge the authority of God. What makes us challenge authority? -insecurity; timidity; ego; role of God for us...makes us think god works for us. 2. Discernment/Right Thinking - to distinguish by sight or other senses. This comes from the helper: Holy Ghost. 2 Timothy 3:1-7; Luke 9:23. LORD, renew my mind to submit to You as my ultimate authority and to rightly judge in my decisions, obedience, actions, and reactions today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-06-1447 minFive Alive DevoTime/TimingJohn 7:1-8. 1. You are not alone, Jesus understands. (V5). Even Jesus’ brothers didn’t believe in Him or The Will of God our Father. 2. Importance of time (timing) (vs. 6-8). How do I deal with life when things don’t work out the way you think they should? - Daily walk in prayer: submitting your life into God’s hands for timing. - Daily trust in God’s timing. - Be merciful & gracious with others. - Be a person who forgives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-06-0749 minFive Alive DevoBread of LifeJohn 6:22-71 - Jesus is the Bread of Life, bread from heaven, eternal bread, living bread. 1. What must we do, to be doing the work of God. 2. Demand of a sign. 3. Jesus (I am the bread of life). Importance of bread in the OT - Adam’s curse (Gen 3:19) - Gift of Melchizedek is bread & wine (Gen. 14:18) -bread at Passover (Ex. 12) -bread in the tabernacle (Ex. 25:30, Lev. 2) -Manna (Ex. 16:15, Num. 11:7-8, Joshua 5:11) -Manna kept in Ark of the Covenant (Ex. 16:33, Heb. 9:4). NT importance of bread. -Temptation of Christ (Matt. 4:4, Luke 4:4) -beware of the yeast of Pharisee, Sadducee, and Kings (Mark 8:14, Ma...2020-05-3145 minFive Alive DevoWalking on waterJohn 6:16-21. 1. We’ve got to stop worshipping idols (Exodus 6:14-25). 2. We’ve got to remove our total dependence from “experts” and place our faith in God. (Psalm 107:23-31). 3. Storms will come. Trouble will happen. Disappointment will occur. We have a comforter in Jesus, through the Holy Spirit (John 14). 4. We may get our life off course, because of the storm; or bad decisions; if we take Jesus in He will get us to our proper destination. (John 6:21)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-05-2436 minFive Alive DevoJesus Supplies & He involves me!John 6:1-15 Jesus feeds the 5,000. Jesus sees the need of the people. Jesus meets the needs of the people. Yet, He used His disciples to help provide the miracle of feeding the 5,000. 1. Jesus utilizes His disciples and me. 2. Jesus supplies. Question: Are you needing God to meet/supply a need in your life today? Are you a servant of God, helping to provide a miracle in someone’s life? Or are you needing help and providing for others at the same time? Know this...God loves you, your family, neighbors, and community. Trust him. Self-reliance is over-rated. Know the Jesus is...2020-05-1747 minFive Alive DevoWitnesses of JesusJohn 5:30-47. 1. Jesus says, ‘I can do nothing on my own.’ (Vs.30) Does His example open my eyes to see how important God is in my life? Does His example open my heart to see how important people are in my life? 2. ‘For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me.’ Do I use laws as a way to elevate myself over other people? Do I think I’m more supreme and powerful than others because of my work(s)? Do I suppress others because I secretly feel bad about myself. Jesus has revealed to us He is G...2020-05-1048 minFive Alive DevoEquality, Authority, JudgeMain text: John 5:17-24. 1. Equality (Isaiah 46:3-6). 2. Authority (Luke7:6-10). 3. Judge (Ps. 119:66; Phil. 1:9-11, Gal. 6:7). Declare: Jesus, You are equal w/God our Father/Creator. I trust You! Jesus, You hold ALL authority of Heaven, Earth, & my life. I give You complete authority over my life today. Jesus, You are the Rightful Ruler/Judge. Teach me to discern right from wrong, good from bad, corrupt from righteous. May I hold loosely of the power of judgement, which is reserved for You. Today may my faith grow. May my trust strengthen. May my hope be secure in Christ Jesus. --- Send...2020-05-0357 minFive Alive DevoGod has never stopped workingJohn 5:1-17 1. Get up - this is not self help. Getting up is assisted by God alone. (Romans 9:16). 2. Take up your bed - gathering your belongings...this must be accomplished in God’s timing, not ones own strength. This is not a faith issue, but a lifestyle of order/authority/obedience to our Master God. (Matthew 7:28). 3. Walk - move forward, do not stay in your sin, past problems, past hurts, past illness. Psalm 119:1 God is always working (John 5:17)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-04-2641 minFive Alive DevoBelief, Miracle, TrustJohn 4:46-54--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-04-1945 minFive Alive DevoHappy Easter1. The Gift of God - Living Water. (Jeremiah 2:12-13; 17:13; Revelation 7:17) 2. He Know Me (Jeremiah 3:6-10). 3. He is Messiah. (Isaiah 53). Jesus Love You!!!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-04-1244 minFive Alive DevoI am a child of God. A Family discussion John 4:1-9Notice: 1. Jesus was making & baptizing more disciples than John. 2. Jesus’ disciples baptise new disciples. 3. Jesus got tired. 4. Jesus spoke to a Samaritan woman. (1John 3:16-17)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-04-0541 minFive Alive DevoFamily discussion on John 3:22-361. Discussion between John’s disciples and a Jew. 2. Distraction (Hebrews 11:39-40). 3. Proclamation Why must we busy ourselves? Are we afraid of who we are; giving ourselves an urgency to distract ourselves with things to do? Instead, may we allow the fullness of Christ, Jesus meet the fullness of who we are. Let us allow Him to be our distraction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattrolo/message2020-04-0431 min