The Essential Jesus – Weekly Bible Readings Idolatry & Identity Bible Readings Matthew 4:8-11 and Luke 4:1-13 — The temptation of Jesus 1 John 3:1-2 — We are called children of God Luke 18:18-30 and Matthew 19:16-26 — The rich young ruler Matthew 6:24 and Luke 16:13 — You cannot serve two masters: God and wealth Matthew 6:19-21 — Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also Sermon Reflection “To have a god is nothing else than to trust and believe in that one with your whole heart…Anything on which your heart relies and depends, I say, that is really your god.” - Martin Luther, Large Catechism Reflection Questions What does an “If Identity” look like for you? How can you move toward God's identity for you; A "Beloved Identity?" Which voices are you trusting? (To tell you who you are, where to place your trust) What are the idols that have taken up residence in your heart? Pastor Josh's “Beloved Identity” sermon from "A God-First Life" series. My Notes