One Thing I Do

One Thing I Do, "One Thing" series part 5, Philippians 3:7-14

"…whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.  8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith- 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.  Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.  13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."

- Philippians 3:7-14

One Thing I Lack

One Thing I Lack, "One Thing" series part 4, Mark 10:17-22

"And as he [Jesus] was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"  18 And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.  19 You know the commandments: 'Do not murder, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor your father and mother.'  20 And he said to him, ‘Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.’  21 And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’  22 Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions."

- Mark 10:17-22

One Thing I Know

One Thing I Know, "One Thing" series part 3, John 9:1-7, 25

"As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth.  2 And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?"  3 Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.  4 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.  5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."  6 Having said these things, he spat on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man's eyes with the mud7 and said to him, "Go, wash in the pool of Siloam" (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing…. 25He answered, "Whether he [Jesus] is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see."

- John 9:1-7, 25

One Thing I Need

One Thing I Need, "One Thing" Series part 2, Luke 10:38-42

"Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house.  39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.  40 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."  41 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,  42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."

- Luke 10:38-42

One Thing I Seek

One Thing I Seek, "One Thing" series part 1, Psalm 27:1-14

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?  2 When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.  3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.  4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.  5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.  6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.  7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me!  8 You have said, "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, LORD, do I seek."  9 Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation!  10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me in.  11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.  12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.  13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!  14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!"

- Psalm 27:1-14