O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me. - Psalms‬ ‭71‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ 

Oh Dios, tú me has enseñado desde mi tierna infancia, y yo siempre les cuento a los demás acerca de tus hechos maravillosos. Ahora que estoy viejo y canoso, no me abandones, oh Dios. Permíteme proclamar tu poder a esta nueva generación, tus milagros poderosos a todos los que vienen después de mí. - Salmos‬ ‭71‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ 

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​NEW GENERATION
“Let me proclaim Your power to this New Generation”
NUEVA GENERACIÓN 
“Permíteme proclamar Tu poder a esta Nueva Generación”
[THEME SCRIPTURE]
O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do - Psalms 71:17
Oh Dios, tú me has enseñado desde mi tierna infancia, y yo siempre les cuento a los demás acerca de tus hechos maravillosos - Salmos 71:17
Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this NEW GENERATION, your mighty miracles to all who come after me. - Psalms‬ ‭71‬:‭18‬ 
Ahora que estoy viejo y canoso, no me abandones, oh Dios. Permíteme proclamar tu poder a esta NUEVA GENERACIÓN, tus milagros poderosos a todos los que vienen después de mí. - Salmos‬ ‭71‬:‭18‬ ‭
[POWERPOINTS]
NEED ABOVE SELF 
LA NECESIDAD ES MAYOR QUE YO

• Whatever our age, there is a need we can meet. 
• There is a generation before us to reach. 
• Service above Self — to serve not to be served. 
• Leadership above Self — iron sharpens iron. 
• The NG needs for us to put them above ourselves. 

RELEVANT MESSAGE 
MENSAJE RELEVANTE

• God’s power and miracles are always relevant. 
• Every generation is intrigued by the supernatural. 
• Speak in a way that relates to the NG. 
• With a verbiage that speaks to their reality. 
• NG needs God and we must be relevant to them.

GENERATIONS PROS, CONS, & PERKS 
PROS, CONS, & VENTS DE CADA GENERACIÓN

• Each generation has its ways — YOU need to know what makes each generation unique.
• Not only does it help us appreciate our generation , but it allows us to connect to others. 
•  Boomers: Productive; Not Adaptable; Benefits
• Gen X/busters:  Managers; Presence; Flexibility
• Gen Y/Mill: Tech-savvy; Lone Ranger; Promotions 
• Gen Z:  Realism; Convenience; Career. 
• Gen Alpha: Connected; Limited Socially; Techno
• Each generation is unique - we must accept that.

[APPLICATION]

• God wants you & your generations to be blessed. 

Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands - Psalms‬ ‭112‬:‭1‬ ‭
¡Alabado sea el Señor! ¡Qué felices son los que temen al Señor y se deleitan en obedecer Sus mandatos! - Salmos‬ ‭112‬:‭1‬ ‭
Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed - Psalms‬ ‭112‬:‭2‬ ‭
Sus hijos tendrán éxito en todas partes; toda una generación de justos será bendecida - Salmos‬ ‭112‬:‭2‬
They themselves will be wealthy, and their good deeds will last forever - Psalms‬ ‭112‬:‭3‬ ‭
Ellos mismos serán ricos, y sus buenas acciones durarán para siempre - Salmos‬ ‭112‬:‭3‬ ‭

• Do you want that for you and your generations? 
• It’s very doable!
• Rise above yourself and reach out to them. 
• Rise above yourself-know their strengths & weaknesses.
• You’ll be blessed to see your new generations blessed. 

[CONCLUSIONS]
I PROCLAIM BLESSINGS OVER MY NEW GENERATIONS 
YO PROCLAMO BENDICIONES SOBRE MIS NUEVAS GENERACIONES

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GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS
BENDICIONES GENERACIONALES
[FOCUS SCRIPTURE]
Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone - Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭4‬ ‭
¡Escucha, Israel! El Señor es nuestro Dios, solamente el Señor - Deuteronomio‬ ‭6‬:‭4‬ ‭
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength - Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬ ‭
Ama al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con todas tus fuerzas - Deuteronomio‬ ‭6‬:‭5‬
And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today - Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬ ‭
Debes comprometerte con todo tu ser a cumplir cada uno de estos mandatos que hoy te entrego - Deuteronomio‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬ ‭
Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up - Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭7‬ ‭
Repíteselos a tus hijos una y otra vez. Habla de ellos en tus conversaciones cuando estés en tu casa y cuando vayas por el camino, cuando te acuestes y cuando te levantes - Deuteronomio‬ ‭6‬:‭7‬
Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead [frontlets] between your eyes - Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭
Átalos a tus manos y llévalos sobre la frente [frontales] como un recordatorio - Deuteronomio‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭
Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates - Deuteronomy‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬ ‭
Escríbelos en los marcos de la entrada de tu casa y sobre las puertas de la ciudad - Deuteronomio‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬

[POWER POINTS]
GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS BEGIN WITH GOD
BENDICIONES GENERACIONALES EMPIEZAN CON DIOS
Every blessing begins with God. 
Moses, being the example, speaks to the NG before they’re led by Joshua into the promised land. 
Moses gives them the OT “great commission“. 
Listen!  Your generational blessings begin with God. 

GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS REQUIRE MY EFFORT 
BENDICIONES GENERACIONALES REQUIEREN MI ESFUERZO 
God is very clear about personal effort - Moses gives us the example of personal effort.
2024 The Altar includes me and my house will serve the Lord.
We must heed the Instructions for the NG to be blessed.
Family time for the altar - prayer. 
Family time for sound counsel.
Family time for the Word.
​The Generational Blessings over our generations is our responsibility. 

GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS MAKE FOR A HAPPY FAMILY 
LAS BENDICIONES GENERACIONALES HACEN PARA UNA FAMILIA FELIZ
God + me do our part for a happy family. 
I didn’t know we were poor till junior high. 
We had all we needed — we were happy. 
Survey - “What makes a family happy?”
Parents & children impacting results. 
WHAT MAKES A FAMILY HAPPY
¿QUE HACE FELIZ A UNA FAMILIA?

• 12% Bigger television / Television mas grande
• 48% More time together / Mas tiempo juntos
• 52% More money / Mas dinero
• 71% Dream vacations / Vacaciones de ensueño 
• 88% Family game night / Noche para juegos familiares

God’s blessings + my efforts will make for happy family. 
[APPLICATION]
God wants for your generations to be blessed. 
Including the new ones being born. 
He wants for you & yours to be happy. 
Take all that comes from God to you. 
Be blessed and bless your generations. 
[CONCLUSION]
GOD’S GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS ARE FOR ME AND MY FAMILIES 
LAS BENDICIONES GENERACIONALES DE DIOS SON PARA MI Y PARA MIS FAMILIAS

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GOD’S NATION 
LA NACIÓN DE DIOS


For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers - Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭14‬ ‭
Sin dirección, la nación fracasa; la victoria se alcanza con muchos consejeros - Proverbios‬ ‭11‬:‭14‬

• Baby Boomers: Assassination of JFK Nov 22, 1963
• Baby Boomers: Asesinato de JFK 22 de Nov, 1963
• Generation X: Assassination of MLK April 4,1968 & Robert Kennedy Nov 20, 1968
• Generación X: Asesinato de MLK 4 de abril 1968 y Robert Kennedy 20 de Nov, 1968
• Millennial: Assassination Attempt of Ronald Regan March 30,1981
• Millennial: Intentó de Asesinato de Ronald Regan 30 de marzo de 1981
• Generation Z: Assassination Attempt of Steve Scalise & Republican Party in June 14,2017
• Generación Z: Intento de Asesinato de Steve Scalise & el Partido Republicano 14 de junio, 2017
• Alpha Generation: Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump July 13,2024
• Generación Alfa: Intento de Asesinato de Donald Trump 13 de julio, 2024 
  
  

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Estén siempre alegres, oren sin cesar, den gracias a Dios en toda situación, porque esta es su voluntad para ustedes en Cristo Jesús - 1 Tesalonicenses‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬

For kingship belongs to the Lord, and He rules over the nations - Psalms 22:28
Porque del Señor es el reino; él gobierna sobre las naciones - Salmo‬ ‭22‬:‭28‬ ‭

Let us be united not divided. It is our nation, Under God.
Estemos Unidos no divididos. Es nuestra nación, Bajo Dios.

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THE NEW GENERATION HAS IDENTITY 
LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TIENE IDENTIDAD
[FOCUS SCRIPTURE]
Adam knew his wife again, and she gave birth to another son - Genesis 4:25a
Adán conoció de nuevo a su esposa, y ella dio a luz otro hijo - Génesis 4:25a
She named him Seth, for she said, “God has granted me another son in place of Abel, whom Cain killed” - Genesis‬ ‭4‬:‭25‬b
Al cual llamó Set, porque dijo: «Dios me ha concedido otro hijo en lugar de Abel, a quien Caín mató» - Génesis‬ ‭4‬:‭25‬b
When Seth grew up, he had a son and named him ENOSH. At that time people first began to worship the Lord by name - Genesis‬ ‭4‬:‭26‬ ‭
Cuando Set creció, tuvo un hijo y lo llamó ENÓS. Fue en aquel tiempo que la gente por primera vez comenzó a adorar al Señor usando su nombre - Génesis‬ ‭4‬:‭26‬
[INTRODUCTION]

• This Scripture is about Identity - our Identity. 
• Enosh, & NG, identified w/ who they worshipped. 
• As such, they knew who they were. 
• Do you know who you are?
• Do you know your true identity?
• There is no greater identity than Jesus our Lord. 

[POWERPOINTS]
MY IDENTITY 
MI IDENTIDAD

• Careful read of vs. 26 we see it is about identity. 
• Identity:  The character as to who a person is; The qualities & beliefs that identify a person.
• How would people identify you?
  • For some, Identity is about physical traits. 
  • Actually, it’s about who we are as persons.
  • More than identifying marks, ID cards, or family name, my identity is about who I am. 
• Ever wondered how people truly see you? 
• More than likely what they see doesn’t come close to your true identity. 
• That’s what identity is - who I am as a person.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? 
¿QUIEN CREES QUE ERES?

• Each one attempts to self-identify - even Jesus. 

Jesus asked “Who do people say I am?” - Mark‬ ‭8‬:‭27‬ ‭
Jesus preguntó “¿Quién dice la gente que soy?” - Marcos‬ ‭8‬:‭27‬ ‭

• Some look into their family tree - like the show.

• Think about how you identify yourself. 
• What attributes do you use to describe yourself? 

HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF? 
¿COMO TE IDENTIFICAS?

• By Gender / Por Género 
• By Ethnicity / Por Etnicidad 
• By Name / Por Nombre
• Family Background / Trasfondo Familiar
• Career or Job Title / Carrera o Título de Trabajo
• Relationship to Others / Relación con Otros
• How You Think about Yourself / Cómo Piensas de Ti Mismo
  

“Who are you?  What defines you?  What is your identity?  How you answer those questions affects every aspect of your life” - Pastor Mark Driscoll 
“¿Quién eres? ¿Qué te define? ¿Cuál es tu identidad? La forma en que respondes a esas preguntas afecta todos los aspectos de tu vida” - Pastor Mark Driscoll

• Impulse of the book is true identity in Christ.

We are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago - Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭
Pues somos la obra maestra de Dios. Él nos creó de nuevo en Cristo Jesús, a fin de que hagamos las cosas buenas que preparó para nosotros tiempo atrás - Efesios‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬

• We need to self-identify beyond what we think. 
• Our true identity is great - it’s in Jesus Christ. 

THE ENOSH GENERATION IDENTIFIED WITH GOD 
LA GENERACIÓN ENÓS SE IDENTIFICO CON DIOS

• Enosh is the 4th NG of humankind. (Humanía) 
• Genesis 4; 5 ; 1 Chronicles 1; Luke / Lucas 3
• Etymology:  Humanity; weak; incurable; or frail. 
• Suggesting frail & mortal condition of humanity.
  • 1st NG Adam introduced sin to humanity. 
  • 2nd NG Abel introduced worship to God. 
  • 3rd NG Seth introduced mediocrity. 
  • 4th NG Enosh introduce identity 2 humanity

At that time people first began to worship the Lord by name - Genesis‬ ‭4‬:‭26‬ 
Fue en aquel tiempo que la gente por primera vez comenzó a adorar al Señor usando su nombre - Génesis‬ ‭4‬:‭26‬

• Though Enosh name & gen. is identified as frail & weak, they began to invoke YHWH by name. 
• Enosh NG found identity in God’s proper name. 
• Now, through Jesus Christ, our generation & NGs, have access to God - and the power to mention the name that is above all names – Jesus.
• We must proclaim to the NGs that their identity is powerful through the powerful name of Jesus. 

[APPLICATION]

• Today you’re reminded bout something powerful.
• Your identity is in God — through Jesus Christ. 
• Who you believe yourself to be is much greater when you identify through Jesus. 
• This is who YOU are - all other attributes change or cease to be. 
• Your identity is who you are through Jesus Christ.

[CONCLUSION]
THERE IS NO GREATER IDENTITY FOR OUR GENERATIONS THAN JESUS CHRIST
NO HAY MAYOR IDENTIDAD PARA NUESTRAS GENERACIONES QUE JESUCRISTO

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NEW GEN VALUES POSITION
LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN VALORA SU POSICIÓN
 (POWER POINTS)
EVERY GEN HOLDS A POSITION OF INFLUENCE
CADA GEN TIENE UNA POSICIÓN DE INFLUENCIA

• GENERATION WITH THE MOST WEALTH:
  

Baby boomers have the highest net worth per household.
Los baby boomers tienen el patrimonio neto por hogar más elevado.
In the next twenty years, Millennials will become the richest Gen in History, because they are poised to inherit some $90 trillion of assets from the Silent Gen & Baby Boom Gen.

EVERY GEN HOLDS A POSITION OF CHANGE
CADA GEN TIENE UNA POSICIÓN DE CAMBIO

• THE MOST GIVING GENERATION:

84% of millennials give to charity which is more, than Baby Boomers and Generation X.
So, while millennials may have less to give, more of them do it anyway.
They’re also changing how charitable donations are made.

EVERY GEN HOLDS A POSITION OF MORAL VALUES
CADA GEN TIENE UNA POSICIÓN DE VALORES MORALES
There is a wide generation gap between how those over 45 and those under 35 determine right & wrong.
In people over 45, more than 6 in 10 “say right and wrong do not change.”
In the younger population group, 24% strongly agree that what is, “morally right and wrong changes over time based on society.”
Example: Sex before marriage is morally wrong:
Gen Z 21% - Millennials 19% - Gen X 26% - Baby Boom 22%
 
JOSEPH VALUES HIS POSITION IN LIFE
JOSÉ VALORA SU POSICIÓN EN LA VIDA
Genesis 39:8 -He was 17 years old Gn. 15:2 probably around 20 when he was falsely accused and imprisoned. 
8 But Joseph refused: “Look,” he told her, my master trusts me with everything in his entire household. 9 No one here has more authority than I do. He has held back nothing from me except you because you are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God.”
8 Pero José se negó: Mira —le contestó—, mi amo confía en mí y me puso a cargo de todo lo que hay en su casa. 9 Nadie aquí tiene más autoridad que yo. Él no me ha negado nada, con excepción de ti, porque eres su esposa. ¿Cómo podría yo cometer semejante maldad? Sería un gran pecado contra Dios.
 
JOSEPH’S POSITION OF AUTHORITY & POWER
LA POSICIÓN DE AUTORIDAD Y PODER DE JOSÉ

• Joseph’s Respectful Position
  • He showed Respect to his boos Potiphar and his Wife.
• Joseph’s Moral Position
  • He said, I will not do that wicked thing with you.
• Joseph’s Godly Position
  • It will be a great sin against God.

From where did this POSITION come from?
 
BEYOND BELIEF TO CONVICTIONS
MÁS ALLÁ DE LA CREENCIA HASTA LAS CONVICCIONES
Genesis 39:2 The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he served in the home of his Egyptian master. 3 Potiphar noticed this and realized that the Lord was with Joseph, giving him success in everything he did.
2 El Señor estaba con José, por eso tenía éxito en todo mientras servía en la casa de su amo egipcio. 3 Potifar lo notó y se dio cuenta de que el Señor estaba con José, y le daba éxito en todo lo que hacía.
Teachings from his father, Relationship with God, and Beliefs that had become CONVICTIONS in his life.

• Our children today face unprecedented pressure. They are exposed to sexual temptation, school violence, alcohol, illegal drugs, and a variety of influences that threaten to undo all that we teach them.
• While we need to be concerned with what our kids could be tempted to do, we need to be more concerned with what our kids are led to believe.
• The behavior, attitudes, and actions of our kids spring from their value system, and their value system is based on what they believe.
  

Dr. Glen Schultz, a Christian educator, says, “At the foundation of a person’s life, we find his beliefs. These beliefs shape his values, and his values drive his actions.”
“En la base de la vida de una persona se encuentran sus creencias. Estas creencias dan forma a sus valores, y estos impulsan sus acciones”.

Our Kids Are Embracing Distorted Beliefs about Truth.
Nuestros hijos están adoptando creencias distorsionadas sobre la verdad.
They are led to believe it is better to pick and choose from various ideas, concepts of God, and religion around them until they construct a tailor-made “faith,” one that’s just right for them.

• Our Kids Are Adopting Distorted Beliefs about God.

• Our Kids Are Embracing Distorted Beliefs about Truth.
  

• Our Kids Are Accepting Distorted Beliefs about Reality.

Time Is Running Out, But There Is Still Hope.
El tiempo se acaba, pero aún hay esperanza.

• YOU ARE HERE!!! “The Church of tomorrow” – no more church
• Show them your Faith.
• Teach them how to have a Relationship with God.
• Shared The Gospel.
• Disciple - Them.
• Don’t STOP TALKING.
  

Prov. 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Pr 22:6 Enseña al niño el camino en que debe andar y aun cuando sea viejo no se apartará de él.
Gen Z still seem to value their family’s authority or insight:
When asked who they most look up to as a role model, half say their parents (50%), and one in seven say another family member.
By leading our young people to truly know the one true God, we will help them find their true sense of identity, purpose, and destiny in life. Then they will be fortified spiritually, morally, and emotionally to stand strong in the face of today’s culture.
Ephesians 4:14
Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.
Entonces ya no seremos inmaduros como los niños. No seremos arrastrados de un lado a otro ni empujados por cualquier corriente de nuevas enseñanzas. No nos dejaremos llevar por personas que intenten engañarnos con mentiras tan hábiles que parezcan la verdad.
(CONCLUSION)
Using my position as an engaged Christian, I will bless the young generations.
Usando mi posición de Cristiano comprometido, bendeciré a las generaciones jóvenes.

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​RECOGNIZING YOUR POSITION OF INFLUENCE 
RECONOCIENDO TU POSICIÓN DE INFLUENCIA

[SCRIPTURE]
But Joseph refused. “Look,” he told her, “my master trusts me with everything in his entire household” - Genesis 39:8
Pero José se negó: —Mire —le contestó—, mi amo confía en mí y me puso a cargo de todo lo que hay en su casa - Génesis‬ ‭39‬:‭8‬
“No one here has more authority than I do. He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God” - Genesis 39:9
“Nadie aquí tiene más autoridad que yo. Él no me ha negado nada, con excepción de usted, porque es su esposa. ¿Cómo podría yo cometer semejante maldad? Sería un gran pecado contra Dios.” - Génesis‬ ‭39‬:‭9‬

[POWERPOINTS]
IN THIS SCRIPTURE I RELATE TO JOSEPH 
EN ESTA ESCRITURA ME RELACIONO CON JOSÉ

• He values his position in his life.
• I work in a position where my superiors value my input, my suggestion, my work & my way of being.
• Because of this, I have authority at my work place. 

JOSEPH’S GODLY POSITION - HE FEARED GOD LIKE I DO 
LA POSICIÓN PIADOSA DE JOSÉ - TEMIA A DIOS ASÍ COMO YO

• My family knows I am NOT good at lying.
• People have asked me, how I can be so honest.
• I always say, God is always watching.

Can anyone hide from me in a secret place? Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the Lord - Jeremiah 23:24
¿Puede alguien esconderse de mí en algún lugar secreto? ¿Acaso no estoy en todas partes en los cielos y en la tierra?», dice el Señor - Jeremías‬ ‭23‬:‭24‬

• Don't forget,  God is always watching. 

BECAUSE OF MY MORAL POSITION ATTITUDE 
DEBIDO A MI ACTITUD DE POSICIÓN MORAL

• One of my work vendors, and now friend, has blessed my church.
• He knows I'm trying to walk a straight line with God. 
• He knows I always want to do things right the first time. 
• He always reminds me what an influence I have made to his life. 

I HAVE RECOGNIZED THAT I HAVE A GENERATION ALPHA IN MY HOUSE 
HE RECONOCIDO QUE TENGO UNA GENERACIÓN ALFA EN MI CASA 

• We have to be her biggest influencer, with the help of God. 

Tell your children about it in the years to come, and let your children tell their children. Pass the story down from generation to generation - Joel 1:3
Cuéntenlo a sus hijos en los años venideros, y que sus hijos lo relaten a sus hijos. Transmitan esta historia de generación en generación - Joel‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬

[CONCLUSION]
INFLUENCE OTHERS LIKE GOD HAS INFLUENCED YOU 
INFLUYE A OTROS COMO DIOS TE HA INFLUIDO A TI

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GENERATION STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES 
FUERZAS Y DESAFÍOS DE LA GENERACIÓN

[FOCUS SCRIPTURE]
So they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go - Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬
Entonces respondieron a Josué, diciendo: Nosotros haremos todas las cosas que nos has mandado, e iremos adondequiera que nos mandes - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬
Just as we heeded Moses in all things, so we will heed you. Only the Lord your God be with you, as He was with Moses - Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬
De la manera que obedecimos a Moisés en todas las cosas, así te obedeceremos a ti; solamente que Jehová tu Dios esté contigo, como estuvo con Moisés - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬‭
Whoever rebels against your command and does not heed your words, in all that you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and of good courage - Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬
Cualquiera que fuere rebelde a tu mandamiento, y no obedeciere a tus palabras en todas las cosas que le mandes, que muera; solamente que te esfuerces y seas valiente - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭18‬ ‭

[INTRODUCTION]

• There are 3 generations presented in these verses:
  • The New Generation 
  • The Joshua Generation
  • The Moses Generation
• Let’s see their strengths & challenges. 
  

[POWERPOINTS]
THE NEW GENERATION
LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN

• Strength:  Passion And Strength. 
• Challenge:  Self-Control.

THE JOSHUA GENERATION
LA GENERACIÓN DE JOSUÉ 

• Strength:  Leadership And Experience. 
• Challenge:  Complacency.

THE MOSES GENERATION 
LA GENERACIÓN DE MOISÉS 

• Strength:  Foundation And Orthodoxy.
• Challenge:  Religiosity.

[CONCLUSION]
EVERY GENERATION HAS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD FOR GOD. 
CADA GENERACIÓN TIENE FUERZAS Y DEBILIDADES. 
JUNTOS PODEMOS CAMBIAR EL MUNDO POR DIOS.​

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​LOYALTY 
LA LEALTAD
[INTRODUCTION]

• We can promote the Kingdom of God together.
• Through Loyalty:

“Loyalty implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray.” 
“La Lealtad implica una fidelidad que es firme frente a cualquier tentación de renunciar, abandonar, o traicionar.”

• With loyalty, how do we teach the Word of God to new generations so they can teach to future generations?
• In Faith, with Love and Patience.

[POWERPOINTS]
FAITH (Jesus teaches about The Vine and The Branches) 
LA FE (Jesus enseña acerca de La Vid y Las Ramas)

• To the older generation, 

“You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you.” - John 15:3
“Ustedes ya han sido podados y purificados por el mensaje que les di.” - Juan‬ ‭15‬:‭3‬ ‭

• Fruitful branches are pruned to promote growth.
• God must sometimes discipline us to strengthen our character and faith.
• So that we can make way and show the new generation who God is and why Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
• We teach the new generation:
  • God - So loved the World that he gave his one and only son. 
  • Jesus - He is the way. No one can come to the Father except through him.
  • Salvation - believing, with your whole heart, that Jesus saved you.  
• One of the characteristics of the new generation today is that they will believe the gospel by seeing your faith in your day-to-day, better than just hearing you preach about it.
  • It’s about living like a branch attached to its vine.
  • Attached in faith and with wholeheartedness. 

LOVE 
EL AMOR

• In a perfect world, older generations would have figured out how to raise a generation.
• But for older generations, it is easier to tell the younger generation, “Because the bible says so” or as I sometimes heard growing up, “Because I said so.”
• But the mistake that is often made is that the younger generation is seen as too young to understand. 
• Like in Timothy’s case:
  • Timothy had solid Jewish training in the Scriptures from his mother and grandmother.
  • Because of his foundation, Paul instructed him to preserve the Christian faith by teaching sound doctrine and modeling a godly life.

“Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” - 1 Timothy 4:12 
“No permitas que nadie te subestime por ser joven. Sé un ejemplo para todos los creyentes en lo que dices, en la forma en que vives, en tu amor, tu fe y tu pureza.” - 1 Timoteo‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭

• Live so others can see Christ in you.

PATIENCE 
LA PACIENCIA

• So we should not only share the gospel with love but also with patience.
• So let’s be like Jesus, quick to love and slow to get angry. 
• We can see how Paul had to learn to be patient with the new generation.
• In Acts 13 we read that young John Mark couldn’t keep up with Paul and Barnabas, so he left them in the middle of the first missionary trip.
• Then in Acts 15, we see that Barnabas wants to bring John Mark back but Paul doesn’t have the patience for him, so Barnabas leaves Paul to work with John Mark.
• Then we see Paul putting his patience to the test when he meets Timothy in Acts 16 and asks him to join the team at the beginning of the second missionary trip.

[APPLICATION]

• So older generation, do not let the age of the younger generation keep you from teaching them the gospel.
• Let us help the young generation understand and show them how to live a life where others can see Christ in us because of our loyalty to him.
• Because teaching the Gospel does not need to be serious.

(CONCLUSION)
​The Gospel can be taught in faith with love and patience.
El Evangelio se puede enseñar con fe, amor y paciencia.

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​THE NEW GENERATION IS BEAUTIFUL 
LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN ES HERMOSA
[THEME SCRIPTURE]

• Time for Proph Samuel to anoint Israel’s new king. 
• God sends him to Bethlehem – House of Jesse. 
• Jesse calls in his 7 handsome sons to walk in front of Samuel - all 7 sons were rejected by God.

Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest”, Jesse replied. “But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” - 1 Samuel 16:11a
Samuel preguntó: —¿Son estos todos los hijos que tienes? —Queda todavía el más joven —contestó Isaí—. Pero está en el campo cuidando las ovejas y las cabras. - 1 Samuel 16:11a
“Send for him at once,” Samuel said. We will not sit down to eat until he arrives. - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬b
Manda llamarlo de inmediato —dijo Samuel—. No nos sentaremos a comer hasta que él llegue. - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ ‭
So Jesse sent for him. [David] was ruddy and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭12‬ ‭
Isai mandó a traerlo. [David] Era un jovencito rubio, de hermosos ojos y de agradable apariencia. Y el Señor dijo: —Este es, úngelo. - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭12‬ ‭
So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. - 1 Samuel 16:23a
Al estar David de pie entre sus hermanos, Samuel tomó el frasco de aceite de oliva que había traído y ungió a David con el aceite. - 1 Samuel 16:23a
And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. - ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬b
Y el Espíritu del Señor vino con gran poder sobre David a partir de ese día. - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬b
[INTRODUCTION]

• Wow!  8 good looking sons - a beautiful family.
• David represented a beautiful new beginning. 
• But we must answer these questions:
  • What is beautiful to God?  
  • How does He respond to the beautiful? 
  • Are you beautiful?  
• A Gen is beautiful because of its beautiful people. 
  

POWERPOINTS]
DAVID’S BEAUTIFUL STORY 
LA HERMOSA HISTORIA DE DAVID

• David was a good looking 15 year old boy. 
• David feared no one — lion, bears, & giants. 
• David had supernatural talent — anointed. 
• David had flaws and made mistakes. 
• David loved God with all his heart. 

“I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.” - Psalms‬ ‭116‬:‭1‬ ‭
“Amo al Señor porque escucha mi voz y mi oración que pide misericordia.” - Salmos‬ ‭116‬:‭1‬ ‭
“The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die.” - Psalms‬ ‭116‬:‭15‬ ‭
“Al Señor le conmueve profundamente la muerte de sus amados.” - Salmos‬ ‭116‬:‭15‬ ‭

• David loved God with all his heart. 
• That makes for a beautiful story. 

A BEAUTIFUL HEART 
UN CORAZÓN HERMOSO

• What makes a heart beautiful?
• Beauty is only skin-deep (belleza es superficial)
• Meaning that while someone may be beautiful on the outside, their character—what's inside & more meaningful— isn't necessarily attractive.
• Good looking doesn’t mean you’re beautiful.
• And David had major character flaws. 
• But despite the character flaws, God chose David because he knew David would do His will.

“But now your kingdom [King Saul] must end, for the Lord has sought out a man after His own heart. The Lord has already appointed him to be the leader of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.”” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭13‬:‭14‬ 
“Pero ahora tu reino tiene que terminar, porque el Señor ha buscado a un hombre conforme a su propio corazón. El Señor ya lo ha nombrado para ser líder de su pueblo, porque tú no obedeciste el mandato del Señor.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭13‬:‭14‬ ‭

• Prophet Samuel said these words before the 15 year old David walked before him.
• Check out this Timeline
  

• God says he knows David already — 17 years fore. 
• David wasn’t born yet — God already knew him. 

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” - Jeremiah‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭
“Te conocía aun antes de haberte formado en el vientre de tu madre; antes de que nacieras, te aparté y te nombré mi profeta a las naciones.” - Jeremías‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭

• God had already chosen David even before he was born — way before he was anointed. 
• Paul confirms story 1,000 years later - 40 gens. 

“God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.’” - Acts 13‬:‭22‬ ‭
“Pero Dios quitó a Saúl y lo reemplazó con David, un hombre de quien Dios dijo: “He encontrado en David, hijo de Isaí, a un hombre conforme a mi propio corazón; él hará todo lo que yo quiero que haga”.” - Hechos 13‬:‭22‬ ‭

• What makes a heart beautiful? A beautiful heart is an obedient heart — that’s what God sees. 

MY GENERATION NEEDS FOR ME TO BE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON
MI GENERACIÓN NECESITA QUE YO SEA UNA PERSONA HERMOSA

• Beauty is not what society judges as beautiful. 

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.” - Proverbs‬ ‭31‬:‭30‬ ‭
“El encanto es engañoso, y la belleza no perdura, pero la mujer que teme al Señor será sumamente alabada.” - Proverbios‬ ‭31‬:‭30‬ ‭

• God is not against beauty. 

“God has made everything beautiful for its own time.” - ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬ ‭
“Sin embargo, Dios lo hizo todo hermoso para el momento apropiado.” - Eclesiastés 3:11

• God values a person's inner beauty. 

“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty…You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within...” - ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭
“No se interesen tanto por la belleza externa…En cambio, vístanse con la belleza interior...” - ‭‭1 Pedro‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭

• When we value the outward more than the inner, that’s when God rejects.

Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord’s anointed!” - 1 Samuel 16:6
“Cuando llegaron, Samuel se fijó en Eliab y pensó: «¡Seguramente este es el ungido del Señor!».” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭6‬ ‭
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him.” - 1 Samuel 16:7a
“Pero el Señor le dijo a Samuel: —No juzgues por su apariencia o por su estatura, porque yo lo he rechazado.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭7‬a
“The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭7‬ ‭
“El Señor no ve las cosas de la manera en que tú las ves. La gente juzga por las apariencias, pero el Señor mira el corazón.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭16‬:‭7‬ ‭
[IMPULSE]

• It’s not about how good we look, but how excellent we reflect God’s love to our generations. 
• It’s not about how good we serve, but the spirit and in truth heart we do it with. 
• It’s not about gaining the whole world, but about our hearts not being rejected by God. 

[APPLICATION]

• Your generation needs for you to be beautiful. 
• There’s nothing more beautiful than God’s love.
• This is YOUR story to your generation and on.
• What makes your generation beautiful is you. 

[CONCLUSIONS]
MY GENERATION IS BEAUTIFUL BECAUSE OF ME 
MI GENERACIÓN ES HERMOSA GRACIAS A MI

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​THE NEW GENERATION NEEDS BEAUTIFUL WORSHIP 
LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN NECESITA UNA ADORACIÓN HERMOSA
[INTRODUCTION]

• This past Sunday we talked about the new generation being beautiful. 
• We talked about what is beautiful to God - how He responds to the beautiful, and if we ourselves are beautiful.
• Not only having a heart of beauty but a heart of worship is crucial for our generations.
• This Generation needs beautiful worship 
  

[POWERPOINTS]
A BEAUTIFUL HEART 
UN CORAZÓN HERMOSO

• What makes a heart beautiful?
• Just because you’re good looking doesn’t mean you’re beautiful. 
• We looked at David and his whole hearted love. 
• However, David had major flaws. 
• God knew that, but God still used Him because He knew that David would still do His will.
• I’m positive we would never be as bad as David, so why couldn’t God use us?
• BIG QUESTION: But are you going to do His will?
• What makes a beautiful heart?
• A heart of obedience. 
• The obedience to do whatever He wants us to do. 
• Here is what I want us to dive into.  
• It’s not only an obedient heart but a heart of worship that can make up a beautiful heart.

HEART OF WORSHIP 
CORAZÓN DE ADORACIÓN 

• What does it mean to have a heart of worship?
• Delighting in Jesus and expressing Praise to Him for who He is and what He has done for us. 
• AND what he’s going to do in our life! 

“But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.” - John 4:23
“Pero se acerca el tiempo —de hecho, ya ha llegado— cuando los verdaderos adoradores adorarán al Padre en espíritu y en verdad. El Padre busca personas que lo adoren de esa manera.” - Juan‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭

• In Spirit - It must originate from within, from the heart, and it must be sincere! (Matthew 15:8-9)
• In truth, according to who He is in Scripture 
• Powerful things happen when we worship (This is how I fight my battles)

”Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10
“No tengas miedo, porque yo estoy contigo; no te desalientes, porque yo soy tu Dios. Te daré fuerzas y te ayudaré; te sostendré con mi mano derecha victoriosa.” - Isaías‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬

• Worship is not only in the form of music, but by prayer and serving. 
• We shouldn’t pray Lord take this battle away, we should pray give me strength to fight this battle.
• And worship Him through it, because you already know that he’ll make a way!

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.” - Romans 12:1
“Por lo tanto, amados hermanos, les ruego que entreguen su cuerpo a Dios por todo lo que él ha hecho a favor de ustedes. Que sea un sacrificio vivo y santo, la clase de sacrificio que a él le agrada. Esa es la verdadera forma de adorarlo.” - Romanos‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬
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”Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” - Romans 12:2
“No imiten las conductas ni las costumbres de este mundo, más bien dejen que Dios los transforme en personas nuevas al cambiarles la manera de pensar. Entonces aprenderán a conocer la voluntad de Dios para ustedes, la cual es buena, agradable y perfecta.” - Romanos‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭

• Young people, check out second verse. 
• We need to refocus, recenter, and remind ourselves of why we worship and who we worship.
• We were made to worship Him, so why should we allow ourselves to do it so poorly. 

MY GENERATION NEEDS FOR ME TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HEART FILLED WITH WORSHIP 
MI GENERACION NECESITA QUE YO TENGA UN CORAZÓN HERMOSO LLENO DE ADORACIÓN 

• Let’s talk Gen Z. We’ve already learned a little about them. But let’s shed some light to this.
• If you want these seats to be filled or the classrooms filled. We need to understand this.
• Gen Z wants the truth (some aren’t good at finding it), but they want the real. 
• They do not like fake (Gen Z). 
• And they can smell it from a mile away. 
• They can sense fake worship (it shows when it’s about me, me, me) (When they don’t see true worship or serving). 
• They see the lack of real believers in the church. 
• That’s one reason why they avoid the church, there are many other reasons. 
• Not just the young generation, but all generations have so many broken hearted people. (Millennials main thing is church hurt from attending) (That’s why Gen Z is hesitant). 
• The last thing they need is for us (the people of the church) to just add into that brokenness.
• Let’s be the change in the church and show what true worship looks like. 
• And how this true worship can radically shake them up! (VIDEO I SAW OF DANCING). 

“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” - Matthew 15:8
“Este pueblo me honra con sus labios, pero su corazón está lejos de mí.” - Mateo‬ ‭15‬:‭8‬
“Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.” - Matthew 15:9
“Su adoración es una farsa porque enseñan ideas humanas como si fueran mandatos de Dios.” - Mateo‬ ‭15‬:‭9‬ ‭
[APPLICATION]

• This isn’t a complex message. 
• It’s a simple call to change our hearts and the way we worship. 
• Our generations need us to be worshiping in Spirit and in Truth. 
• Open your heart to let the Holy Spirit change you. 
• Our worship is more than a song, it’s how we act, pray, speak, love, and give. 

[CONCLUSION]

• Story of song 
• In the late 90s, Pastor in church in England sensed that their worship gatherings were going flat spiritually, that the congregation was going through the motions, and worship wasn’t flowing from the heart like true Christian worship must. He decided to get rid of the sound system and band for a season, and they gathered together with just their voices. His point was that they’d lost our way in worship, and the way to get back to the heart would be to strip everything away. Challenge was to be participants in worship not CONSUMERS. Come as worshipers not concert goers. After, they gained a new perspective; that it was about Jesus. 
• Worship can evoke certain emotions. So we can get lost in them and cry & cry & cry out about our problems & forget to worship our problem solver.
• This is not only a song about our worship, but of repentance and re-consecration not just in worship but in life.
• Challenge: Take a look at your forms of worship. 
• What needs to be stripped away for your worship to change. 

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​THE NEW GENERATION HAS POTENTIAL “Living our God-given potential” 
LA NUEVA GENERACIÓN TIENE POTENCIAL “Viviendo nuestro potencial dado por Dios”
[FOCUS SCRIPTURE]

• Babylon conquered the So. Kingdom of Judah. 
• They took the young generation, the best and the brightest of Jerusalem, into exile. 
• But it is in exile where Daniel‘s generation lives its God-given potential.

“Select only strong, healthy, and good-looking young men,” King Nebuchadnezzar said. “Make sure they are well versed in every branch of learning, are gifted with knowledge and good judgment, and are suited to serve in the royal palace. Train these young men in the language and literature of Babylon.”” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬ ‭
“Selecciona solo a jóvenes sanos, fuertes y bien parecidos —le dijo—. Asegúrate de que sean instruidos en todas las ramas del saber, que estén dotados de conocimiento y de buen juicio y que sean aptos para servir en el palacio real. Enseña a estos jóvenes el idioma y la literatura de Babilonia.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭4‬ ‭
“The king assigned them a daily ration of food and wine from his own kitchens. They were to be trained for three years, and then they would enter the royal service.” - ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭
“El rey les asignó una ración diaria de la comida y del vino que provenían de su propia cocina. Debían recibir entrenamiento por tres años y después entrarían al servicio real.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭
“Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were four of the young men chosen, all from the tribe of Judah.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭
“Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías fueron cuatro de los jóvenes seleccionados, todos de la tribu de Judá.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ 
“But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.” - ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬
“Sin embargo, Daniel estaba decidido a no contaminarse con la comida y el vino dados por el rey. Le pidió permiso al jefe del Estado Mayor para no comer esos alimentos inaceptables.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬
“Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said. “At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬-‭13‬
“Por favor, pruébanos durante diez días con una dieta de vegetales y agua. Al cumplirse los diez días, compara nuestro aspecto con el de los otros jóvenes que comen de la comida del rey. Luego decide de acuerdo con lo que veas.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬-‭13‬
“At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬ ‭
“Al cumplirse los diez días, Daniel y sus tres amigos se veían más saludables y mejor nutridos que los jóvenes alimentados con la comida asignada por el rey.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬

• They continued in this fast. As a result…

“God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for understanding every aspect of literature and wisdom. And God gave Daniel the special ability to interpret the meanings of visions and dreams.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ ‭
“A estos cuatro jóvenes Dios les dio aptitud excepcional para comprender todos los aspectos de la literatura y la sabiduría; y a Daniel Dios le dio la capacidad especial de interpretar el significado de visiones y sueños.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬

• After the three years of training, all the young men were brought before King Nebuchadnezzar. 

“The king talked with them, and no one impressed him as much as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the royal service.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬ ‭
“El rey habló con ellos y ninguno le causó mejor impresión que Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías. De modo que entraron al servicio real.” ‭‭Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬
“Whenever the king consulted them in any matter requiring wisdom and balanced judgment, he found them ten times more capable than any of the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬
“Cada vez que el rey los consultaba sobre cualquier asunto que exigiera sabiduría y juicio equilibrado, los encontraba diez veces más capaces que todos los magos y brujos de su reino.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬ ‭
[INTRODUCTION]

• God gives us the ability to live to our fullest potential — & that’s something that stands out in the story of these young teens. 
• These are 11 to 15 year old teenagers, removed from their homes & country to serve elsewhere. 
• What could we learn from them?
• What could they teach us about potential?
• For sure, they teach us that it is God that gives us the ability to live to our fullest potential — wherever we’re at in life. 

POTENTIAL IS POWERFUL 
POTENCIAL ES PODEROSO

• “Potential” is a powerful word - root is “potent”. 

POTENT - “to be able, to be powerful”
POTENTE - “el poder, ser poderoso”

• Example - A potent:  Fighting force; Drug; chemical effect. 
• “Potent” also root of Omnipotent - word used to describe God’s power - meaning there is nothing outside of God’s ability, nothing impossible. 

“I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you.” - ‭‭Job‬ ‭42‬:‭2‬ ‭
“Sé que todo lo puedes, y que nadie puede detenerte.” - Job‬ ‭42‬:‭2‬
“God will raise us from the dead by His power.” - 1 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬
“Y Dios nos levantará de los muertos con su poder, tal como levantó de los muertos a nuestro Señor.” - 1 Corintios‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” - Acts 1‬:‭8‬ ‭
“Pero recibirán poder cuando el Espíritu Santo descienda sobre ustedes.” - Hechos‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬ ‭

• We can live to our fullest potential because God‘s power is in us.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER 
EL CONOCIMIENTO ES PODER

• The knowledge you have grows your potential. 
• Hb teens excelled because they arrived educated. 
• College placement based on H.S. knowledge. 
• Job position based on previous experience which is knowledge - skill set is knowledge. 

“76% of employers use some skills-based hiring to find new talent” FORBES
“El 76% de los reclutadores utilizan contratación basada en habilidades para encontrar nuevos talentos.”  FORBES

• Education, experience, skill set-it’s all knowledge. 
• Church min. based primarily on Word knowledge. 
• Young Hb. teens, cuz of Education, instead of slavery & hard labor, were put to serve in palace.
• Nebu said, select those who are suited to serve. 

“Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” - Proverbs‬ ‭14‬:‭18‬ ‭
“Los simplones están vestidos de necedad, pero los prudentes son coronados de conocimiento.” - Proverbios‬ ‭14‬:‭18‬
“Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.” - Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭15‬ ‭
“Las personas inteligentes están siempre dispuestas a aprender; tienen los oídos abiertos al conocimiento.” - Proverbios‬ ‭18‬:‭15‬

• Hb. young teens already had Proverbs as part of their Hb. education. 
• 3 years later, now as older teens, they’re ready to serve in Babylon - the super power nation. 
• And they did so at a greater capacity - greater ability than the Babylonians themselves. 
• Knowledge is power to live our fullest potential.

DETERMINE TO ELEVATE YOURSELF
DECIDE ELEVARTE

• Hb. teens determined to elevate above others. 
• How?  FASTING - not to contaminate themselves.
• Daniel - Test us - 10 Day Diet -  veggies & water. 
• This is a young teen suggesting this — what teen thinks like that?
• I think - this diet can’t be healthy - growing teens. 
• Try feeding your teens only veggies & water. 
• GOOGLE - What is considered healthy eating?

A healthy eating plan: Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. 
Un plan de alimentación saludable: enfatiza las verduras, frutas, cereales integrales, lácteos bajos en grasa, carnes bajas en grasa, pollo, pescado, frijoles, huevos y nueces.

• Hebrew boys were determined to rise above the rest – to elevate above others. 
• Along with their education, they understood that their greatest knowledge & power was in God.
• They elevated themselves towards God, through fasting. 
• Comparison amongst his own generation - the other Hebrew teens - his piers. 

“See how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see." - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬-‭13‬
“Compara nuestro aspecto con el de los otros jóvenes que comen de la comida del rey. Luego decide de acuerdo con lo que veas.” - Daniel‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭

• To live our full potential we must elevate towards God.

[APPLICATION]

• God wants you living to your fullest potential. 
• In your career, ministry, relationships, in life.
• Your fullest potential is only in all powerful God. 
• Elevate towards Him - He will:  Empower you; Raise you; Build up your knowledge. 
• Then you’ll be living your God-given potential.

[CONCLUSION]
MY GREATEST POTENTIAL IS ONLY IN GOD 
MI MAYOR POTENCIAL ESTÁ SOLO EN DIOS

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