Locating the Heart of the Father

Case study:  The woman caught in adultery

“When we recognize we are not in the place we are supposed to be with God, we need some alone time with God.” – Elder Mike Harris

God gives us the grace to live outside of sin.

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Our Father’s Heart Is to Reach Us Right Where We Are and Deliver Us From Our Past

• There are people who will try to remind us of our past.

• However, none of the accusers of the woman caught in adultery remained after Jesus wrote on the ground.

“God has a hope and a future for each and every one of us.” – Elder Mike Harris

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Father’s Heart Is to Lead Us to Our Purpose (v. 12)

• What are you saying about yourself?

• Know that you’ve been set free from the things of this world

• When we come out of the dark, we can live out our purpose

“How much more does this dark and dying world need us to be a light?” – Elder Mike Harris

 

We Must Spend Time in God’s Presence (v38)

 

• Jesus shared His heart with the woman caught in adultery
• Jesus does what he saw His Father do
• Jesus will intercede on our behalf
• You cannot live out the heart of the Father if you don’t believe

“It’s about our presence.” – Elder Mike Harris

 

We Have to Put His Heart Into Practice

 

• We need to practice loving one another

• Need to exhibit the love of Christ

“God has called us to this practice of love that the world does not know.” – Elder Mike Harris