Scripture: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” -Romans 8:1 Additional Reading: Lamentations 3:31–33 • Hebrews 12:5–11 • Galatians 6:7 • Psalm 66:10–12 • 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 Intro: Has life ever felt unfair? Like everything you touch goes wrong at once? Like the weight keeps adding up, and somewhere in the back of your mind a quiet thought forms: “Is God punishing me?” It’s a question many believers are afraid to say out loud — but S

Scripture: “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.” -Matthew 6:16 Additional Reading: Isaiah 58:6–9, Acts 13:2–3, Psalm 35:13, Matthew 17:21 Intro: Most people hesitate at the question because fasting has been misunderstood. Many believe it must involve food—and only food. But biblical fasting is deeper than that. It is the intentional

Scripture: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. — Psalm 24:1 Additional Reading:   Genesis 1:26–28, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Job 1:21, Luke 16:10–12 Intro: We speak about ownership as if it is permanent. My home. My money. My body. My life. But Scripture gently — and firmly — reminds us that what we call ownership is something far different in God’s eyes. We were never meant to possess. We were meant to steward . God's Gifts - Do We M