Genesis 1:26 God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature…” The Message
Genesis 2:7 God formed Man out of dirt from the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life. The Man came alive—a living soul! The Message
Genesis 1:28 God blessed them: “Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth! Take charge! Be responsible for fish in the sea and birds in the air, for every living thing that moves on the face of Earth.” The Message
A Man Alive is…
#1 CONVICTED
Acts 13:22 “…I have found David son of Jesse, a MAN after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” New International Version
A Man Alive is…
#2 COMMITTED
2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. New International Version
A Man Alive is…
#3 CONNECTED
“The more ALONE you are, the less ALIVE you are.”
When We’re Alone…
2-3x more likely to die an early death, 4x more likely to experience burnout, 5x more likely to suffer from clinical depression, 10x more likely to be hospitalized for a mental disorder.
2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the Ammonite army and laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem. New Living Translation
2 Samuel 11:2 Late one afternoon, after his midday rest, David got out of bed and was walking on the roof of the palace. As he looked out over the city, he noticed a woman of unusual beauty taking a bath. New Living Translation
2 Samuel 11:4 Then David sent messengers to get her; and when she came to the palace, he slept with her. New Living Translation