Who determines who God is? Is it the people around us? Humans, who are prone to fallibility and mistakes? Perhaps it’s ourselves? Wait. Aren’t we human, too? Spiritual leaders and like-minded friends are important and necessary in our walk with God, but make no mistake – God is God because of who He says He is. How does God let us know who He is? The biggest way is through His Word, the Bible. Let God use Scripture to speak to you and tell you exactly who He is and what He’s about.

Don’t have a Bible? Send me an email with your contact info and I’d be happy to mail you one! I can be reached at matthew@mercygathered.com

Or, if you’re technologically inclined, search for the YouVersion Bible app https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/ in your smart device. I’ve also included other links below to help you on your journey.

About This Location

Conservation Levee Greenway, Parkland, FL This is such a nice and accessible piece of the Everglades. Great for a bike ride or a stroll, you can experience Florida nature without having to trek to some remote location. And, it’s a front-row seat to watch the sunset.

**Enjoy responsibly. Keep our communities clean.**

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Scriptures

James 3:13-18 (TLV)
13Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct let him show his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in shalom by those who make shalom.

Matthew 16:13-18 (TLV) 13 When Yeshua came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 They answered, “Some say John the Immerser, others say Elijah, and still others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” 15 He said, “But who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 Yeshua said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven! 18 And I also tell you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My community; and the gates of Sheol will not overpower it.

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Awesome Congregations

• Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
• Christian Life Center
• Greenhouse Church South Florida
• Kehilat Bet Avinu (Messianic Synagogue)
• Temple Aron HaKodesh (Messianic Synagogue)
• Victory Church

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Links for the Journey

• Tree of Life Bible Society
• Bible Gateway
• The Bible App