Evergreen Christian Community

The Kingdom Response to Darkness December 27, 2015 THE BIG IDEA: Darkness can never eliminate darkness; only light can do that. Matthew 12:1-8 The foundational, guiding principle for our lives is that God desires MERCY more than virtually everything! Hosea 6:1-6 As we live out MERCY, through the KNOWLEDGE OF GOD, His presence and power will be our experience. Matthew 12:9-14 What does the desire to KILL reveal about the one with that desire? Ezekiel 18:23; Matthew 12:15-21 Jesus navigates darkness with merciful LOVE and gentle QUIETNESS. Matthew 12:22-30 A DIVIDED Kingdom cannot stand and our enemy is THE STRONG MAN. Matthew 12:33-37 Our primary task is to watch and guard the GOODNESS of the TREE and it’s FRUIT.