Chris Wall • Matthew 5:13-16

When you experienced the gift of salvation, God gave you a gift that can only be described by unparalleled resilience. We live in a world plagued by decay and darkness. The example of salt reveals the unparalleled power of salvation. The example of light on a hill and light in a house speaks to the unparalleled impact of salvation. Christ followers are salt of the earth. Christ followers are light to the world.

Chris Wall • Matthew 5:2-12

The Beatitudes - The Snapshot of a Christ Follower - Start to finish - These eight statements paint a portrait of unparalleled life produced by our relationship with Christ. These attitudes reveal the inner characteristics of the disciple of Christ. The beatitudes are the job description of the disciple. These attitudes naturally moves us to put our “YES” on the table. “Yes” to the invitation of salvation. “Yes” to repentance. “Yes” to God’s will. “Yes” to seeking the Lord. “Yes” to forgiveness. And, even “Yes” to persecution for Christ’s sake. Today, experience the blessing of an unparalleled life that says “Yes” to the call of God. Is your “YES” on the table?

Chris Wall • 2 Corinthians 5:17-25

We are therefore Christ’ Ambassadors for Christ. This is a definitive declaration of both our standing with God and our calling in life. An ambassador describes a person who acts as a representative or promoter of something specific. The background of the Sermon on the Mount is fulfilling the Ambassador mandate. Christians literally embody Christ to others. Ambassadors for Christ represent His heart, His plan, and His will. This is a calling that begins at salvation and grows all the way through the gates of heaven. The unparalleled
life of the Ambassador is the continuous becoming in the righteousness of God. Have you been declared an Ambassador for Christ? If not, the call is to come to Christ. If so, the call is to the unparalleled life of becoming righteous.

Chris Wall • 1 Peter 1:3-5

The birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ was without a doubt the focal point in human history. Earthly and heavenly consequences for every person in history hinges on this moment in time. Prior to this point, the world anticipated the event. Since this period of history, the world continues to live with it in view. Today is Easter Sunday. It is the day every living individual comes to grips with the impact of the resurrection in the world and in each life. The Resurrection of Jesus continues to speak from the past, drawing every heart in this moment all the while revealing critical promises for the future. This Easter, have you personally encountered the impact of this moment in history? Do you understand the supernatural message, and do you sense the supernatural draw to awe, respect, repentance, and surrender? May this Resurrection Sunday be unique. May it mark a change that brings hope in your life, no fear in your death, and an eternal destiny only found in the gift available to everyone who would come to the dying Lord took your place. The Lord is risen. He is risen indeed!

Chris Wall • I Chronicles 27:33-34

The Chronicler is moving and motivating a new generation of God’s people to re-build the temple. We must not forget the context of this book is written to God’s people coming out of exile. As God’s people prepare, he remembers how God’s people all came together when David closed his reign to Solomon. David prepared the way exhorting the leaders to support the new king in the construction of the temple. His goal was that when
Solomon became king, the kingdom would be orderly and peaceful and nothing would stand in the way of the most prosperous time in the history of the people of God. Great things happen when God’s people come together. This was true of David’s time. This was true of the time of the Chronicler, and this will be true for us today and tomorrow. Let’s come together.

Chris Wall • I Chronicles 23:1-6

The Chronicler is moving and motivating a new generation of God’s people to re-build the temple. We must not forget the context of this book is written to God’s people coming out of exile. They are literally living out a miracle as they come together for this remodel. At first glance, these chapters reveal a lengthy section of the
names and duties of those who held responsibilities during David’s reign. The focus is on the temple, its priests, and attendants, though military leaders are also briefly mentioned. However, the Chronicler outlines these jobs and highlights these responsibilities so that an entirely new generation live out a real miracle as they re-build the temple. Let’s not miss the miracle lessons in the remodel of the temple.

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Chris Wall • I Chronicles 17:7-15

Even though God put a stop to King David’s plan to build a temple in Jerusalem, David rejoiced in the promise that God would always place his descendants on the throne. This promise was fulfilled with finality in Jesus Christ. God gave David many victories to establish domination over his land and to show that he rewarded those who came to him with unreserved trust. David left a legacy. He was excited about his endowment calling. David empowered the next generation to continue fulfilling the call of God. This is the calling for God’s people in every generation.