Sermon Notes August 4, 2024

Immigration                                                                  “What About?” 

  1. The Old Testament is clear: The people of Israel were once immigrants and should treat others as they_______________    ___________________________. 

See Exodus 22:21; 23:9; Leviticus 19:33-34 

  1. Compassion to “strangers” is highlighted specifically by                   ______________________. 

See Matthew 25:31-46 

  1. As Jesus followers we are not to be led by ______________. 
  2. If you give in to ____________ and develop a mentality that  you are under siege, you give in to an ___________________  mentality. 
  3. Fun fact: the words _____________, in one form or another, are listed 365 times in the Bible. 

Examples: Isaiah 41:10; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18; Psalm 34:4; Joshua 1:9; Proverbs 29:25 

Biblical Principles We Should Agree On:                          

     (1) We are _______________________ first and Republicans/Democrats/Independents second ON EVERY Issue — including immigration.                                                                                

     (2) We are to ____________ care for the stranger.      

     (3) We are to live above ____________________.     

     (4) We are to seek both ___________________________.