The Playbook | The Holy Bible | Pastor Johnny Mitcham
The Holy Bible – The Playbook
And when He had removed him, He raised up David to be their king: of him He testified and said, ‘I HAVE FOUND DAVID the son of Jesse, A MAN AFTER MY OWN HEART [conforming to My will and purposes], who will do all My will.’ (Acts 13:22 AMP)
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”–(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Soul Tattoo: Knowing the play will prepare you for the battle. Executing the play will prosper you in the battle.
7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7-9 (NIV)
7 Key Plays from the Playbook (the Bible)
#1 Kids
3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. (Matthew 7:3-5 NIV)
#2 Spouse
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. (I Corinthians 13:1)
#3 Overwhelmed
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalms 46:10)
The Lord will fight for you while you [only need to] keep silent and remain calm.” (Exodus 14:14AMP)
#4 Anger / Rage / Revenge
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, (Ephesians 4:26 NIV)
Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good. (Romans 12:20 MSG)
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head.” (Romans 12:20 NIV)
#5 Anxious
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
#6 Comparison
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well. (Psalms 139:14)
#7 Depression
16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. (James 5:16)
Soul Tattoo: Knowing the play will prepare you for the battle. Executing the play will prosper you in the battle.