The Jubilee Community Centre is a 44,000 square feet building in East Grinstead, bought and refurbished by the generosity of church members, which not only meets the needs of all church activities but also provides a modern and flexible resource for the local and business communities.
God’s Big Picture – Killing Pride
Key Texts: Gen 1-11, James 4:6-7, Isaiah 2, Proverbs 15:25; 18:10, Psalm 61, Phil 2:1-14
Key Points
- What’s wrong with tower building?
- Pride – the big issue
- The language of Pride is the language of self-righteousness and idolatry
- God opposes the proud
- Pride is the fruit of insecurity
- I hide behind my pride
- Pride destroys community
- Jesus the antidote of pride and the demonstration of God’s best
Follow up
- Read through Genesis 1-11 in one go
o What is the impact of humanity losing sight of God as their first place of security?
o What is the impact on community?
- In what ways do we hide behind our:
o Abilities?
o Religion?
o Reputation?
- Read Philippians 2:1-14
o How might we apply the humility of Christ more effectively in our relationships?