God and the Underdogs

This series is for the underdogs—anyone who has felt that they are unqualified, underequipped, unworthy, or unseen. Throughout scripture we see God graciously inviting all kinds of people into relationship and partnership.
 

April 14- God and the Underdogs: Moses 
Exodus 3:7-4:17
Focus: God's calling of Moses from shepherd to liberation of Israel 

 

April 21- God and the Underdogs: Daniel  #4 Communion
Daniel 6:10-26
Focus: Daniel showed that even when faced with certain death, remaining committed to God's will is the most important thing we can do

 

April 28- God and the Underdogs: Gideon
Judges 6:11-40
Gideon's story is a reminder that God can use even the most unassuming of people to accomplish his will. 

 

May 5- God and the Underdogs: Hannah 
1 Samuel 1:21-28- 
Hannah chose to believe that God was good to her and for her, so she prayed for his blessing, trusting that he would move as he saw fit.

 

May 12- God and the Underdogs: Women?
Mother's Day, Matthew 1:3-17
We can look at the women in the genealogy of Jesus and find ourselves.

 

May 19- God and the Underdogs: Church/Jesus

2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Jesus's role as our leader calls into question validity of the church's call to tell the world that Jesus is the way of love.