Old vs. New

Matthew 9:16-17
Mark 2:21-22
Luke 5:36-39
Christians living in the past instead of the New.
Old car vs. new car
Old TV vs. new TV
Old wood stove vs. air condition and forced air heating
Old Hymn books vs. new PowerPoint

1. Old Covenant vs. New Covenant: – Hebrews 8:1-13
The Old Testament could not provide forgiveness of sin.
The Old Testament offered health, wealth and long life to those who obeyed all 613 Laws.
The New Testament doesn’t provide materially, but does give forgiveness of sin and eternal life with God in Heaven.

2. Old vs. New Communication: – I Peter 1:15b
Be holy – the message has not changed, but the method of communicating it has.
Computer, Internet, smart phones, tablets, etc.

3. New Year’s Resolution: – II Corinthians 5:17, I Peter 1:15c-16
Last year is past. Good happened, mistakes happened. It is past.
The New Year is a point in time to put the negatives behind you and “start over”. Revelation 21:5

What will you resolve:
Quit a bad habit – cursing, alcohol, drugs, temper, too much food or television, etc.
Start a new habit – devotions, Bible reading, “Getting To Know Jesus”, exercise routine, eating healthier, community involvement, etc.
Work on improving a relationship with spouse, family, friend, or coworker, employer, community.
Better money management, budgeting, giving, saving, helping those who are less fortunate.

Write Out YOUR Resolution:
Take a moment to ask God what you should resolve.
Write it on your notes NOW before you forget it.
Determine what you can and must do to make this resolve work.
Post it where you can see it and apply it to your life.


Tell a family member or a friend.

I will share my life-long resolution so you can hold me accountable! –
I Corinthians 2:2 - "I am resolved to know nothing while among you but Jesus Christ and Him crucified."

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