1. GOD’S GIFT - MAN’S REJECTION

5. Then the Lord form man from the dust of the ground and breathe into his nostril the breath of life and the man became a living being

14. He drove out the man; and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim, and a sword flaming and turning to guard the way to the tree of life. Gen 3:24

19. “ Here am I, the servant of the Lord; Let it be with me according to your word" (Luke 1:38)

22. Redeemed by Jesus Christ John 3:36 "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life...." John 10:28 " I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand."

26. Old Violin

27. 'Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer Thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old VIOLIN, But held it up with a smile. Old Violin

28. "What am I bid, good folks?" he cried. "Who'll start the bidding for me? A dollar, a dollar – now two, only two - Two dollars, and who'll make it three?" "Three dollars once, three dollars twice, Going for three“ BUT NO!

29. From the room far back a gray-haired man Came forward and picked up the bow; Then wiping the dust from the old violin, And tightening up all the strings, He played a melody pure and sweet, As sweet as an angel sings.

30. The music ceased, and the auctioneer, With a voice that was quiet and low, Said: "What am I bid for the old violin?" And he held it up with the bow.

31. "A thousand – and who'll make it two? Two thousand – and who'll make it three? Three thousand once and three thousand twice - And going and gone!" said he.

32. The people cheered, but some of them cried, "We do not quite understand. What changed its worth?" The man replied: THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER'S HAND

33. “ Here am I, the servant of the Lord; Let it be with me according to your word" (Luke 1:38)