The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who August 2, 2020 will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud Welcome to First Baptist Church of Ojai! We are so glad singing. -Zephaniah 3:17 you are here with us today. FBCO is a diverse community “Give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and of people drawn together by our commitment to the no one will snatch them out of my hand.” -John 10:30 gospel of Jesus Christ: the good news that "in Christ, God is reconciling the world to Himself" (2 Cor. 5:19). We 3) Read through Hebrews 11:32-40. Which of these promises believe Jesus is the answer to everything, and our is most impressive to you? purpose as a church is simply to point people to Him. Sermon Passage Starting in July 2020, we will be having a weekly 8:00 am outdoor service in front of the church sanctuary. If you 1 are able to bring your own chair and a mask, that would Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of 2 be helpful -- if not, we are happy to provide them for things not seen. For by it the people of old received their 3 you! If you would like to learn more or connect with us for commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was weekly updates, email us at [email protected] or visit us created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out online at www.fbcojai.org. Please let us know how we of things that are visible. can serve you! 32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Questions for Reflection Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced 1) How do people misunderstand what faith is, either in justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the church or in the culture? Consider the following slogans if they help prompt any thoughts: the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to 35 “name and claim it” flight. Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some “easy believism” were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise “create a climate of openness and questioning” again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and “let go and let God!” even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of 2) One person has defined faith as “persistent hope in sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated— 38 of whom the the promises of God.” What are some promises of God world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, that are most personally meaningful for you to hope in? If and in dens and caves of the earth. you are not sure, consider some of the following. 39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect will uphold you with my righteous right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 Hebrews 11:1-3, 32-40 Notes First Baptist Church Of Ojai Worship Service: 8 AM Sunday 930 Grand Ave, Ojai 805.633.9055 Email: [email protected] Website: fbcojai.org Finances YTD as of 6/30/20 Special Office Hours: 9 AM – Noon, Tuesday & Thursday Actual Giving: $139,983.08 Actual Expenses: $128,212.97 Budgeted Giving: $160,125.00 Budgeted Expenses: $157,738.58 .