Calvary Chapel Bakersfield

Psalm… A greek word means “a poem to be sung to a stringed instrument…”

Grace… Its the only way we can be saved. Grace is the only way we can conquer legalism in our lives.

Generosity, Compassion, Righteousness. God’s desire is that we raise generous, compassionate and righteous kids.

When we experience God’s grace we quit striving to keep the law and start walking with Jesus instead trusting in His perfect righteousness to gain our access to God and heaven.

The book of Nehemiah brings God into the everyday affairs of life.

We are free to choose. Will we walk by faith and enjoy our freedom or walk in the flesh and end up in bondage?

If you have been with us you know by now that Paul was writing to a group of churches in Galatia who were turning their relationship with Jesus into a bunch of rules and regulations. Instead of trusting in what Jesus has accomplished for them on the Cross and trusting in what Jesus had done, they were turning back to the law in hopes of earning God’s favor. Its important to note that any time someone turns away from the Lord to some “so called” new religion or some new way of serving God, they are not turning ahead or progressing but just they opposite, they are going backwards and digressing.

“To be completely satisfied in the moment while patiently awaiting the expectant desire.”

Ezra leads a second expedition from Babylon to Jerusalem to help strengthen the struggling settlers. His purpose is different as the temple is built. He is teaching God’s Word so the people know how to worship the Lord and also how to live lives that are pleasing to God. God prompted Ezra to go and to teach the people.

Is what I am doing in my life today going matter 100 years from now…

Ezra chapters 5 and 6

If you have been with us you know by now that Paul was writing to a group of churches in Galatia who were turning their relationship with Jesus into a bunch of rules and regulations. Instead of trusting in what Jesus has accomplished for us, they were turning back to the law in hopes of earning God’s favor.

The safest place to be is in the center of God’s will...