— Matthew 15:26
What is bread?
The original Greek word translated is artos - bread, “a small loaf or cake.”
This word appears in the gospels ~100x.
Strong’s Greek: G740. artos
Outline
1. How do we know that we’re children of God?
2. What are the benefits of being children of God?
3. How do we access those benefits?
1. How do we know that we’re children of God?
We are servants of the lord, but not just servants.
— Romans 8:14-17
2. What are the benefits of being children of God?
We have access to the same power that created the universe, and everything in it, and the source of that power loves us as a father.
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!
— Matthew 7:11
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;
— Psalms 34:19
I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity[a] he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.
— Luke 11:8
3. How do we access the benefits of being children of God?
Some fundamental tools and strategies for tapping into the power of our heavenly Father:
Discern God’s will
Praise & Worship
Prayer & fasting
Put our faith to work
Godly fellowships