26 March 2017 - ENCS

Temptation was initially introduced in verse one of Genesis three

But it can be overcome in First Corinthians chapter ten we do see

Remember that the enemy’s lie is designed to look like the truth

To refute it, just compare to the Bible, whether an adult or youth

Note that per Matthew twenty four and Second Corinthians eleven

False prophets appear and Satan looks like an angel from heaven

The devil’s "weapons of mask deception" tempted Adam and wife

They were desires of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life

Desires of the flesh include morals, character, and self-control

But if we wrestle with God, He can change our innermost soul

Lust of the eyes affected many including both David and Samson

After his atonement, David penned Psalm one hundred and one

Pride of life is how Lucifer fell and how he often attacks our heart

Per First John three, not letting people deceive us is a good start

When in doubt, we should go back to the truth, for in apt summary

John chapter eight thirty one states that the truth will set us free

5 March 2017 - ENCS

Pastor Josh said in the Bible all the answers we can see

As we seek answers on origin, meaning, morality, destiny

Our origin must logically be the result of intelligent design

Without meaning, life is unfulfilling Pastor Josh did opine

Morality guides our behaviour and thus how we operate

While destiny tells us where we head at the Pearly Gate

After six days of creation, as recorded in Genesis one

God said “very good” in response to what He had done

But later God stated it was not good for man to be alone

God did fellowship with Jesus, seated upon His throne

Loneliness has been proven a major health issue to be

We are made for relationships, whether youth or retiree

Per Genesis chapter two verse eighteen, God did decide

To create a helper for Adam, someone to be by his side

Although some singles in the Bible did lead a fulfilling life

Remember that neither Christ nor Paul ever had a wife

But fellowship is spiritual, per First Corinthians twelve

So into what fellowship is not and is Pastor did delve

Paul went on to pen there are many parts in the body

Each has its own function for that is how it should be

An eye looks attractive in a face, but repulsive alone

With our talents, we should not have a haughty tone

As parts of the church, we must always work together

We all need help, regardless of the place or weather

Fellowship leads to growth, as per Acts two forty one

Living a "shared life” is what the apostles had done

For although Jesus can provide everything we need

He often acts through others via their word and deed

Verse forty three talks about people overcome by awe

The apostles’ sense of wonder is what others saw

In conclusion, there is amazing power in community

Which benefits everyone if we are able to act in unity

In fellowship, we must for each other support and pray

Remember that diversity is not something to downplay

Josh then reminded us how we should ourselves equip 

We should pray, meditate, proclaim, and then fellowship