1. GOD PROVIDES FOR OUR P____________ WELL BEING.
   1. The apostles had just R____________ from their Mission Tour.
   2. Jesus knows that His men need some R_______ / Sabbath.
   3. God’s plan for people P______________ for a time of rest.
   4. An A___________ benefit – worshipping our Loving Creator.
   5. Jesus C_____________, take the boat to a quiet place.
2. GOD PROVIDES FOR THE N_______ OF OTHER PEOPLE FROM WHAT HE HAS GIVEN TO US.
   1. Multitudes of needy P____________ welcomed Jesus.
   2. Jesus had C______________ on the multitudes.
   3. Disciples become C_______________ about the physical needs.
   4. “Y_____ give them something to eat.”
   5. Jesus blesses G_____ in thankfulness for food.
   6. All ate until they were fully S_____________.
3. GOD USES US TO PROVIDE FOR The S___________ NEEDS OF OTHERS.    John 10:10; 3:16; Mark 8:36
   1. Jesus identified Himself as the “B_________ of Life.” John 6:22f
   2. We must S_________ the right Master. Matthew 6:24
   3. Jesus P_____________ that all of our needs will be met in God. Matthew 6:33-34
   4. Jesus C______________ disciples to teach the Good.                 Matthew 28:18-20

Never fail to honor God for all of His faithful provisions…

Obeying God requires total dedication in righteousness.

1. The Cost of Righteousness for J______ the Baptist.
   1. Mark has been detailing the M____________ of Jesus.
      1. Jesus had just sent His D______________ out.
      2. With all of the M_____________, questions were being asked.
   2. Flashback from the P______ regarding John the Baptist.
      1. Not concerned about having P_________________.
      2. John was B______ under miraculous conditions. Luke 1:26
      3. Preacher of R______________; he condemned sinful conduct.
      4. King Herod’s W_____ hated John.
      5. John was B_____________ because of his stand for righteousness.
2. The Cost of Righteousness for Other S____________ of God.
   1. L______________ account of Jesus preparing His men. Matthew 10
   2. Death of J_____ – Acts 12. Church tradition – all apostles except John.
   3. Hebrews 11 lists several H_________ of Faith. Hebrews 11:37-40
3.  L________ In Righteousness Will Cost Us Something Today.
   1. We Are Each Using Up OurL______.
      1. We celebrated T_________________… thank God for EVERYTHING?
      2. I Thessalonians 5:18
      3. We can choose to W______ our life on this world, or,
      4. We can choose to S_______________ for Christ.
      5. Special Christmas O____________ for repairing the Youth Building.
   2. Jesus warns; count the C_____ of being His servant. Luke 14:25-33
   3. The C_______ – a tool of death and slow torture.
   4. Jesus L________ us so much…