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Seek the Spiritually Lost in Your Neighborhood

7/3/2020

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​A friend in his 50s, John, wanted help in reaching people for Christ in his upper middle-class neighborhood. We asked people walking their dog or working outside how we could pray for them. They were hungry for relationship because of Covid-19.  

When we saw no one outside, we knocked on doors. At one house, a young man opened the door and came outside to talk. I asked, “How can we pray for you?” He asked us to pray for his children. I briefly shared my testimony how a group of college students showed me unconditional love and how I trusted Christ’s death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sin. I then asked, “Do you believe there’s brokenness in the world? He said, “Of course, there’s brokenness everywhere?” (No one denies there’s brokenness in the world).

“It hasn’t always been that way.” I said. “In God’s perfect design, he created the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, and placed them in garden in relationship with God. He gave them one command and they broke it. Sin entered into the human race.” I drew an arrow between the “God’s Design” and “Brokenness” circles.I continued, “Man tries to deal with their brokenness with good works, religion, working up the corporate ladder, sex, drugs, etc., but many times, it makes brokenness worse.” I drew squiggly lines pointing upward and out of the brokenness circle.  

I said. “God saw our problem and sent Jesus down to earth.” I drew a downward arrow in the Jesus circle. “Jesus died for our sins to receive forgiveness and then rose again from the dead.” I drew a cross to the right of the downward arrow and an upward arrow. “Someday, Christ will come back to rule and reign on earth.” I drew a crown above the downward arrow, cross, and upward arrow.

“I turned from my sin and trusted Christ’s work, became a new creation in Christ. God put me on the pathway to recover God’s design as I followed Him even though I mess up many times.” I asked the young man, “Do you have a Jesus story like that?” He answered, “I wish I did but not sure. I’m very confused about what’s right!”

I asked, “Would you like John to meet and dialogue with you about Christ.” He said, “I would love that!” John has called several times without making contact, which is typical. Last Sat. morning, we knocked on his door and he welcomed us with open arms. Because family was visiting, he asked us to come back. Please pray as we go back to his house.

Jesus ran into an upper-middle class person, Zacchaeus, who was a rich chief tax-gatherer. He climbed into a sycamore tree to see Jesus in a crowd. Jesus looked up and told Zacchaeus to come down because He must stay in his house. Zacchaeus said he would give half of his possessions to the poor and give back four times as much to those he defrauded. Jesus said, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:1–10).   

Why should we seek the lost?  
Jesus told a parable about a nobleman who gave ten minas (each equivalent to about three months’ wages) to his ten servants so they could do business until he returned. After the nobleman returned, he called his servants to learn what business they had done. The first said his ten minas made ten minas more. The nobleman (master) commended the servant for his faithfulness and gave him authority over ten cities. The second servant made five minas and was given authority over five cities. The third hid his mina in a handkerchief and buried it in the ground because he was afraid. The master said to take away the mina and give it to the one with ten minas and collect from a bank (Luke 19:11–27). When we steward God’s resources (money, time, spiritual gifts, and bodies), we receive greater authority and responsibility.

What does this greater authority and responsibility look like?
Jesus told two disciples to bring an unused colt and to simply say, “The Lord needs it,” if asked for an explanation. With Jesus on the colt, a multitude of disciples praised God saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” When the Pharisees said He should rebuke His disciples, Jesus responded, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out” (Luke 19:28–40). When we listen to God, Christ will enter your neighborhood.

How do we make sure Christ will enter our neighborhood?  
Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? Because he loved its people who rejected the peace He offered. Their disbelief hid him from their eyes. Jesus predicted that in the future, enemies would destroy their families because they didn’t recognize His coming (Luke 19:41–44). Jesus entered the temple and cast out the people who were selling, saying His house should be a house of prayer, but they had made it a robbers’ den. Jesus taught daily in the temple, but religious and influential men tried to destroy Him. In contrast, all the people were hanging upon His words. (Luke 19:45–48). 

Does peoples’ lostness break your heart like Jesus? Will you pray for people in your neighborhood to understand Jesus’ presence and peace?  

Later the Master selected seventy and sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he intended to go. He gave them this charge: “What a huge harvest! And how few the harvest hands. So on your knees; ask the God of the Harvest to send harvest hands (Luke 10:1-2—The Message)
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Put Christ First

4/5/2020

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Joe tells his friend Sam, “I’m tired of being cooped up at home. If I go out, how do I know if someone has the coronavirus or not? The experts say six feet might not be enough. What if someone sneezes and they aren’t wearing a mask?” “I agree, Joe.” Sam said, “It stresses me out with worry, fear and anxiety.”

Can you identify? We have two choices. Either draw into ourselves or look toward Christ. With more time at home, let’s take advantage of this season to draw close to Christ.  

In Philippians that immediately precedes Colossians, Paul explained how Christ was our heart (life & emotions), mind (head  & intellect), soul (goal & spirit) and strength (actions & behavior) that parallels Christ's Great Commandment to love God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength. Colossians explains how to practically love God with our whole being by putting Christ first.

1. Pray to Know God's Will
Paul thanked God when he heard about their faith in Christ, love for believers, and hope of heaven. They heard about the gospel, which is God's grace and the word of truth producing fruit. They continually asked God for the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and understanding to live worthy lives that pleased the Lord. They bore fruit in every good work, grew in God's knowledge, and strengthened in His glorious might with great endurance and patience. They joyfully gave thanks to the Father who qualified them to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. God rescued them from the domain of darkness and brought into the kingdom of the Son with redemption and forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:1-14). Pray to know God's will so you can to bear fruit, grow spiritually, and experience full redemption with sins forgiven. 

2. Exalt Christ as Lord Over Every Authority
Jesus is the image of the invisible God by whom all things were created in heaven and earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones, powers, rulers or authorities. All things were created by Him and for Him. He was before all things and in Him all things held together. He is head of the body, the church, supreme over everything. God's fullness dwelt in Christ. He reconciled to Himself all things on earth and heaven by making peace through His shed blood on the cross. Paul proclaimed the gospel to every creature and reconciled them through Christ's death to be holy, unblemished, and without accusation (Colossians 1:15-23). Exalt Christ as Lord over every authority and reconcile them to God by proclaiming His death.

3. Admonish and Teach the Gospel
Paul took up Christ's sufferings for the sake of His body, the church. God commissioned Paul to present the word of God in its fullness so Gentiles would understand Christ as the hope of glory within every believer. They proclaimed Him, admonished, and taught everyone with all wisdom for completion in Christ (Colossians 1:24-29). Admonish and teach the gospel with all wisdom to present everyone complete in Christ.

4. Discover Wisdom and True Knowledge
Paul desired everyone know Christ where all treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden. He taught them to be rooted and built up in Christ for the strengthening of their faith that overflowed with thanksgiving. They were to  reject  hollow and deceptive philosophy that depended on human tradition and worldly principles instead of Christ (Colossians 2:1-8). Be rooted and built up in Christ to discover wisdom and true knowledge while rejecting deceptive human philosophy.

5. Disarm Demonic Powers and Authorities
The fullness of Deity lived in bodily form through Christ. God gave them Christ’s fullness as head over every power and authority. After disabling the flesh by Christ's death, they were buried and raised with Him by faith in God's power who raised Jesus from the dead. He forgave sin and cancelled man-made regulations by nailing them to the cross. The cross disarmed powers and authorities (Colossians 2:9-15). Consider your identification with Christ's death, burial and resurrection by trusting in His Spirit to disarm demonic powers and authorities.

6. Reject False Humility
They found reality in Christ, not what they ate, drank or through religious festivals. They rejected false humility and worship of angels to prevent disqualification of the prize. An unspiritual mind puffed up with idle notions makes one lose  connection with Christ as Head and opportunity for spiritual growth (Colossians 2:16-19). Find reality in Christ and reject false humility that puffs you up with idle notions.

7. Refuse Legalistic Commands
Believers died to worldly commands like "Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!" They had appearance of wisdom with self-imposed worship. Their false humility and harsh treatment of the body lacked value to restrain sensual indulgence (Colossians 2:20-23). Don’t obey legalistic commands for harsh treatment of the body since they can't restrain sensual indulgence.

Action Steps:
I will make it my priority to be rooted and built up in Christ to discover wisdom and knowledge while  rejecting deceptive human philosophies: 
1.   I will pray to know God's will to bear spiritual fruit and experience full redemption while I reject powerless legalistic commands
2.   I will live out the true reality of Christ as I proclaim His death to reconcile every authority to Him and reject false humility 
3.   I will identify with Christ as I admonish and teach the gospel with all wisdom until I can present everyone complete in Christ
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From Coronavirus to Crown of Christ

3/23/2020

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People are experiencing much loss since the coronavirus like jobs, health, finances, travel, school, and normal lifestyle choices. We see much uncertainty, fear, and anxiety since the coronavirus pandemic. Paul wrote in Philippians 3:7 that everything is loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ.

Hebrews 12:26-27 says “His voice that time shook the earth to its foundations . . . The phrase ‘one last shaking’ means a thorough housecleaning, getting rid of all the historical and religious junk so that the unshakable essentials stand clear and uncluttered” (The Message).

How can the coronavirus do a thorough housecleaning so the unshakable essentials remain in our lives? You may feel like you’re in prison being at home during this season. Paul was in a Roman prison when he wrote his letter to the Philippians, which will motivate us to transform our goals, prayer life, perspective, attitudes and calling toward a heavenly crown and reward.   
Begin with prayer for discernment to change your perspective.   

1. Pray for Disciples' Knowledge and Discernment
Paul and Timothy thanked the believers, elders and deacons in Philippi as they remembered them in prayer because of their partnership in the gospel. God's completed His good work until the day of Christ because of Paul's heart for them. He prayed their heart abound in knowledge and insight to discern what was best leading to purity and fruit of righteousness until the day of Christ for God's glory (Philippians 1:1-11). 
Pray for knowledge, discernment, purity and righteousness in your disciples.

Adopt an expectant and humble attitude focusing on advancing the gospel.

2. Rejoice Over Circumstances to Advance the Gospel
Paul's circumstances advanced the gospel throughout the palace guard and encouraged others to speak God's word boldly. He rejoiced that Christ was preached, whether with selfish or loving motives. Their prayers led to deliverance and exalting Christ by life or death through the power of the Holy Spirit. Dying was the best outcome but living helped them progress in joyful faith. Paul exhorted them to stand firm in one spirit for the faith of the gospel. Opposition was a sign of their enemies being destroyed and they being saved by God.  Paul's life showed that suffering followed believing (Philippians 1:12-30). Rejoice that your circumstances advance the gospel amid opposition.
 
3. Practice a Christ-like Servant Attitude
The love and fellowship of Christ should motivate them toward like-mindedness and one purpose by looking out for others interests instead of selfish ambition. A Christ-like attitude of servanthood and humility caused one to take up their cross, even to death. God exalted Christ by giving Him a name above every other name so that every tongue in heaven and earth will confess Jesus as Lord (Philippians 2:1-11). Practice a humble Christ-like servant attitude without any selfish ambition.

Trust in God’s power, serve others, and identify with Christ in His suffering and resurrection, which will supernaturally transform your life.

4. Work Out your Salvation in God's Power
Paul exhorted them to work out their salvation with fear and trembling trusting in God's power to act according to His good purpose. By not complaining or arguing, they became blameless children of God in a crooked and depraved generation shining like stars as they held out the word of life. Paul poured himself out as a drink offering hoping they walked faithfully so he could boast on the day of Christ. He planned to send Timothy, his son in the faith, who took a genuine interest in their welfare. Epaphroditus took care of Paul's needs and almost died for the work of Christ. He risked his life to provide they couldn’t give Paul (Philippians 2:12-30). Work out your salvation in God's power caring for others' welfare. 
 
5. Know Christ through Sufferings
Paul reminded them to rejoice and glory in Christ by worshiping in the Holy Spirit and watching out for evil men who trust the flesh.  Paul’s history from the tribe of Benjamin, law expertise, a Pharisee,  zealous persecutor of the church and legalistic righteousness tempted him toward pride. He considered everything rubbish compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ as Lord. His righteousness came from Christ, not the law. He wanted to know Christ and to share in the fellowship of His sufferings and death before he experienced His resurrection (Philippians 3:1-11). Prioritize knowing Christ in His sufferings, death and resurrection.
 
6. Pursue God's Calling
Paul pressed on to lay hold of everything that Christ accomplished for him. He forgot the past and focused on winning the prize of God's calling in Christ. Paul exhorted them to embrace their citizenship in heaven instead of living with an earthly mindset like enemies of the cross whose destiny was destruction. Paul and his disciples waited for Christ, their heavenly Savior, who brought everything under His control and transformed their bodies into new and glorious ones (Philippians 3:12-21). Pursue God's calling according to His sovereign plan to supernaturally transform your life.

Continue in prayer, thanksgiving, and giving generously to others.

7. Pray Always and Think Truthfully
The Philippians rejoiced and showed gentleness because the Lord was near. Instead of anxiety, they prayed about everything with thanksgiving so God's peace guarded their hearts and mind in Christ. Their thinking was true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy to put into practice what they learned, received, heard and seen in Paul.  He rejoiced over their renewed concern and learned the secret of contentment in any circumstance because of Christ's strength. Only the Philippians gave and received when he set out from Macedonia and repeatedly sent aid when Paul was in Thessalonica. He didn’t expect their gift but gloried in their sacrificial gift credited to their heavenly account. Paul prayed that God would supply all their needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:1-23). Pray and thank God always, think truthfully, and give generously for a heavenly crown and reward.

Answer the following questions to gauge your direction in life to earn a heavenly reward:
  • What am I praying about? 
  • How do I view my circumstances?
  • What is my attitude toward others?
  • What am I striving for in life?
  • What are my priorities? 
  • What is God's calling for my life?
  • What am I thinking about?
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Cultivating Spiritual Influence

6/23/2019

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Gary Comer, author of Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way It Views Evangelism says spiritual influence doesn’t come by canned messaging of “telling the gospel.”  We need practical dialogue skills on how to form authentic relationships. The drawing principles of Christ involve “starting where people are,” “read what they need,” and “know where to take them.” Luke 7 illustrates some of these principles.

1.   Reach Out Authentically to Unbelievers
A centurion’s slave was sick and near death. The centurion told Jesus to say the word and his servant would be healed recognizing he was under authority like Him. Jesus said his faith was greater than anyone in Israel (Luke 7:1-10).  Reach out authentically and honorably to unbelievers that God brings across your path.  

2.   Show Compassion and Pray for Healing
To the son of a widow, the Lord said, "Young man, I say to you, arise!" When the dead man sat up and spoke, fear gripped them and they began glorifying God (Luke 7:11-17). Show compassion and pray for healing to glorify God.

3.   Observe Varied Benefits of the Gospel
Jesus healed many people of diseases, afflictions, evil spirits and granting sight to the blind. He told John the Baptist's disciples to report what they saw:
1. Blind receive sight (spiritual)
2. Lame walk (physical)
3. Lepers cleansed (mental and psychological)
4. Deaf hear (social relationships)
5. Dead raised up (emotional)
6. Poor have gospel preached to them (evangelism)
7. Blessed is he who is not offended by Me (grace and peace) (Luke 7:18-23). 
Observe varied benefits of the gospel.

4.   Dialogue Wisely to Form Friendships with Unbelievers
Jesus told the multitudes that John the Baptist was a messenger to prepare the way of Christ. The people and tax-gatherers acknowledged God's justice, but the Pharisees and lawyers (power elite) rejected God's purpose. John wasn’t indulging in bread or wine, so people said he had a demon. Jesus came eating and drinking, and people said he was a drunk and friend of tax-gatherers and sinners. (Luke 7:24-35). 
Dialogue wisely to form friendships with unbelievers.


5.   Discern Gospel Key to Prepare Minds and Hearts
Simon, part of the power elite, requested Jesus to eat with him. An immoral woman came to the house weeping, kissed Jesus' feet, and anointed them with perfume. Simon judged the woman because of her sin. Then Jesus told him a story about a moneylender with two debtors: one owed 500 denarii (500 days of wages) and the other 50. He graciously forgave both since neither could repay. Jesus asked Simon who would love Him more? He said the one who forgave more.  Jesus told Simon that the one forgiven much loves much. Jesus told the woman that her sins were forgiven and her faith saved her (Luke 7:36-50). 
Discern the gospel key in preparing minds and hearts to believe and follow Christ.


Action Steps:
  1. Realize that spiritual influence comes as you disclose personal sin and develop authentic relationships with unbelievers “starting where they are,” “read what they need,” and “know where to take them.”
  2. Through spiritual dialogue and listening, you discover the unique signature message (gospel key) of how the gospel becomes “good news” to unbelieving friends in their particular situation.
  3. After discovering their gospel key, describe the spiritual benefit by painting a picture of a preferred life knowing God. Jesus did this with judgmental Simon whose gospel key was forgiveness (Luke 7:36-50).
  4. Wait for the right moment to share this insight with your unbelieving friend. Pull them aside for a focused conversation that may begin a whole new dialogue. 
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From Temptation to Transformation

6/2/2019

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​A waitress brought food to our table. We asked how we could pray for her. She said her brother has Asperger’s and wanted prayer. Holding hands, we offered prayer to God.


Awhile back, we gave a Bible to a different waitress. The following week, she served us again. I shared the following: man’s brokenness, God’s design, Adam and Eve breaking God’s command, sin entering the world, human strategies made brokenness worse, Jesus coming down to earth to die for the forgiveness of sin—rising from the dead—coming back to rule and reign on earth, and how I personally trusted Christ’s death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sin that put me on the pathway to experience God’s design. I asked her, “Would you like to receive Christ?” She said yes.

Those who serve the public like waitresses feel much stress and temptations. Taking time to relate has the potential to transform them in Christ. Let's journey with Jesus to learn how to move from temptation to transformation in Christ.

1. Expect temptations
The devil tempted Jesus three times in the wilderness. Like Jesus, the devil tempts you to consider who to trust (appetites versus His word), what you submit to (world versus God), and who you worship (ego versus the Holy Spirit) (Luke 4:1-12).

2. Be aware of vulnerable times
After these temptations, the devil departed until a more opportune time (Luke 4:13). Satan exploits vulnerable times when you might desire pleasure to satisfy your flesh, seek power to accomplish worldly pursuits or pursue prestige to gratify your ego.

3. Recognize your need of Jesus
At the height of popularity, Jesus read Isaiah 61:1-2a in the synagogue: the Spirit empowered Him to preach the gospel to the poor (recognize sin), proclaim release to the captives (slave to sin and disease), recovery of sight to the blind (spiritually dead), set free the downtrodden (lost hope) and proclaim the favorable year of the Lord. He said Elisha cleansed Naaman the Syrian of leprosy, yet people in the synagogue drove Him out of town (Luke 4:14-30). Jesus heals and sets free those who recognize their need for Him. 

4. Depend on Jesus’ power
People in Capernaum were amazed Jesus' teaching had authority. Jesus rebuked a demon in a man saying, "Be quiet and come out of him!" Jesus rebuked the high fever in Simon's mother-in-law. She arose immediately and served them. Jesus healed those with various diseases by laying His hands on them (Luke 4:31-41). Jesus' word has power to cast out demons for emotional, mental and physical healing.

5. Spend time alone with God
Jesus knew his purpose was to preach the kingdom of God in various cities so everyone had a chance to believe. Jesus received His power and marching orders during His times alone with God (Luke 4:42-44).
The more you make an active effort to spend time with God in prayer and His word, the more He will empower you as a change agent and difference maker to overcome temptation, preach the gospel to heal those enslaved by sin and disease, awaken the spiritually dead, and give new hope to those beaten down by life. 
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We invite Lincoln, NE, area folks to our next All-Night Prayer Meeting Fri., June 14th, beginning at 7 p.m., Praise Chapel, 1201 Benton St., to experience spiritual awakening in our churches, cities, and world

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Relate and Keep it Simple in Evangelism

4/14/2019

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I asked a church intern to go prayer knocking with me in a low-income area of Lincoln. At our third residence, my partner and I looked up and saw a guy smoking. Frank stared at us from the top floor of an apartment complex. We asked, “Would you like to hear good news?” He said yes.

After walking up the stairs and following him to his apartment, he invited us to come inside. We met his wife and infant son. After small talk, he said his story was complicated. It would take hours to explain. He handed me a movie on DVD and told me to watch it. Frank said the movie depicted his life.

We will look at three examples of Jesus using common terms from creation in sharing truth in evangelism.

Rock
Jesus gave Simon a new identity and destiny. Because Simon was an unstable and emotional person, Jesus used “rock” to express his new name as Peter. It anticipated his future leadership role in the church (John 1:42). Everyone saw a “rock” in the countryside. Christ used “rock” to express Peter’s later revelation of Jesus as Son of the living God. Christ would build His church and the gates of Hades would not overcome it (Matthew 16:18).

Wind
Nicodemus, a self-righteous and well-connected religious leader, came to Jesus at night. When he misunderstood “born again,” Jesus used “wind” to illustrate that one can’t know where the Spirit comes or where it goes (John 3:1-21). The area had strong winds causing sandstorms. Nicodemus, used to being in control, later allowed the Spirit to guide Him by standing up for Jesus and caring for His body after the crucifixion (John 7:50-51; 19:38-40).  
   
Water
Jesus met an immoral Samaritan woman at a well. As the opposite of Nicodemus, Jesus used the term, water, to connect with her. He and the woman were both thirsty. It was noon. The weather was hot. Jesus began the conversation, “Give me a drink.” She was also spiritually thirsty. Five husbands and living with someone hadn’t quenched her spiritual thirst. Many Samaritans believed in Christ because of her testimony
(John 4:1-42).   

Get to Know
We won’t know what term to use in evangelism until we understand someone’s story. Skeptical Nathanael asked if anything good could come out of Nazareth. Jesus said he was a true Israelite with integrity. He said later that Nathanael believed because of Jesus telling that He saw him under the fig tree (John 1:45-51).

How did Jesus get the woman at the well’s attention? John says the woman left her water jar, went to the town, and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” (John 4:28-29).  

In summary, get to know the person and you will develop credibility and trust. Ask the Spirit for the simple, understandable words as a vehicle to express spiritual truth in evangelism. Then watch God at work!

By the way, I’m in the process of getting to know Frank! I’m praying for the right terms to use. 

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Being Equipped As A Shepherd (Insights in NT)

5/24/2013

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Those who live by the Spirit in prayer, love, hospitality and spiritual gifts see God's glory as they participate in Christ's suffering. They are then equipped to shepherd His flock and receive the crown of life while experiencing exaltation, restoration and strengthening through humility and standing firm in the faith. 

Live in the Spirit By Obeying Preached Gospel
People should arm themselves with Christ's attitude toward suffering because He was done with sin, not living for evil human desires, but the will of God. Worldly people abused those who did not live in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.  Everyone must give an account to God since He judged the living and the dead. For this reason, the gospel was preached so they might live according to Him in the spirit (1 Pet. 4:1-6). Live in the spirit by obeying the preached gospel. 

Glorify Christ Through Prayer, Love, Hospitality and Spiritual Gifts
Because the end was near, they should be clear minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer. Loving deeply covered a multitude of sins, including offering hospitality without grumbling. By faithfully administering God's grace through their spiritual gift, they spoke His words and served with His strength for the praise, glory and power of Christ (1 Pet. 4:7-11). Glorify Christ through praying, loving others, offering hospitality and exercising your spiritual gift. 

See God's Glory By Participating in Christ's Suffering Obeying the Gospel
Instead of being surprised about painful trials, they should rejoice about participating in Christ's sufferings when His glory was revealed. They were blessed when insulted because of Christ's name since the Spirit of glory and God rested on them. They should praise God instead of being ashamed about suffering as a Christian. If judgment began with the family of God, what was the outcome for those who did not obey His gospel? If it was hard for the righteous to be saved, what about the ungodly and the sinner? Those who suffered according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator in doing good (1 Pet. 4:12-19). See God's glory by participating in Christ's sufferings as you obey the gospel.

Receive Crown of Glory By Shepherding God's Flock 
Peter witnessed Christ's sufferings and appealed to his fellow elders who also could share in His future glory. They should shepherd and serve God's flock willingly and eagerly as overseers. By not being greedy for money and lording over those entrusted to them, they were examples to the flock. When the Chief Shepherd appeared, they would receive the eternal crown of glory (1 Pet. 5:1-4). Receive the crown of glory by shepherding God's flock willingly and eagerly as a witness to Christ's sufferings. 

Experience Exaltation and Restoration by Humility and Standing Firm
Young men should be submissive to their elders in humility. God opposed the proud, but gave grace to the humble. He lifted them up in due time when they humbled themselves under His mighty hand. They were to cast their anxiety upon Him because He cared for them. Their self-control and alertness allowed them to see the devil who prowled like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. They resisted him by standing firm in the faith knowing their brothers  experienced similar sufferings. Afterward, the God of all grace who called them to His eternal glory in Christ restored and brought strength, firmness and steadfastness. Silas helped Peter write brief and encouraging words to stand fast in God's true grace (1 Pet. 5:5-14). Experience exaltation, restoration and strengthening by humility and standing firm in suffering. 

Ask God for the filling of the Holy Spirit so you can pray and love others while practicing hospitality and spiritual gifts in suffering and seeing His glory. Ask how and who He wants you to shepherd to be exalted, restored and strengthened. 

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How to Make Creation Subject to You (Insights in NT)

4/7/2013

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Because Jesus is heir of all things, Creator, radiance of God's glory, sustainer, purifier of sin, sits on God's righteous throne and defeated Satan's power of death, all of creation can be subject to you (Heb. 1-3). 

You make creation subject to you by responding in faith to the gospel message, allowing God's word judge your thoughts, praying with confidence to received mercy and grace, offering prayers with tears to learn obedience,
studying God's word to learn good from evil, being diligent to help His people and waiting patiently to receive His promise. 


Respond in Faith to Gospel Message
Be careful not to fall short of the promise in entering God's rest. The gospel message was of no value to Israel because they did not respond in faith. They did not enter into rest (Psalm 95:5,11). God finished His work since creating the world and resting on the seventh day. Disobedience to the gospel prevented Israel from entering His rest. David said to not harden one's heart when hearing His voice. A person who entered God's Sabbath rested from his work (Heb. 4:1-11). Respond in faith to the gospel message so you enter God's rest. 

Allow God's Word Judge Your Thoughts
The word of God was living, active and sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrated to the dividing of soul and spirit to judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Everything was uncovered and laid bare before God's eyes (Heb. 4:12-13). Allow the living and active word of God judge your thoughts. 

Pray in Confidence to Receive Grace
Hold firmly to faith because of Jesus, the Son of God. As the high priest, He sympathized with weaknesses since He was tempted in every way like humankind, except without sin. Approach the throne of grace with confidence to receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need (Heb. 4:14-16). Pray with confidence to receive grace in time of need since He was tempted like you without sin.

Offer Prayers with Tears to Learn Obedience
High priests offered sacrifices for sins and dealt gently with the ignorant and those who went astray. Jesus was a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. On earth, Jesus offered up prayers with tears to God who could save Him from death and was heard because of His reverent submission. Jesus learned obedience from what He suffered and once made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obeyed Him (Heb. 5:1-10). Offer prayers with tears to learn obedience from suffering and receive eternal salvation.

Study God's Word to Learn Good from Evil
They needed someone to teach them milk or the elementary truths of God's word, not solid food, because they were slow to learn. Those who lived on milk as an infant were not acquainted with righteousness. Solid food was for the mature who trained themselves constantly to distinguish good from evil. They were to leave the elementary teachings about Christ and pursue maturity, not laying the foundation of repentance from acts that led to death, faith in God, instruction about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment (Heb. 5:11-6:3). Study God's word to learn good from evil.

Be Diligent to Help God's People
It was impossible for those who once been enlightened and tasted the heavenly gift, Holy Spirit, goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance because they subject Him to public disgrace. Land that produced thorns and thistles was worthless, in danger of being cursed and burned. The author was confident of things that accompanied salvation. God was not unjust and did not forget their work and love shown Him as they continued to help His people. The author wanted them to always be diligent, make their hope sure and imitate those who through faith and patience inherited what had been promised (Heb. 6:4-12). Be diligent to help God's people in demonstrating faith. 

Wait Patiently to Receive God's Promise
After God promised Abraham descendants and blessings, he waited patiently to receive it. God confirmed His promise with an oath to make it unchangeable. This hope was the anchor of their souls, firm and secure. Jesus went behind the curtain and entered the inner sanctuary to go before them. He became the high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek (Heb. 6:13-20). Wait patiently to receive God's promise as the firm anchor of your soul.

Which of the following will you apply to make creation subject to you:
1. Respond in faith to the gospel message
2. Allow God's word judge your thoughts
3. Pray with confidence to received mercy and grace
4. Offer prayers with tears to learn obedience
5. Study God's word to learn good from evil

6. Be diligent to help His people 
7. Wait patiently to receive His promise 

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How to Free People From Satan's Snares (Insights in NT)

3/24/2013

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In order to free those ensnared by Satan through selfishness, pleasure and religion,  handle God's word accurately,  be empowered by the Holy Spirit and strong teamwork, preach the word in evangelism without shame, and equip faithful men in God's word to do good works. 

Be Empowered By the Holy Spirit
Paul, an apostle of Christ, wrote to Timothy, his dear son, thanking God for constantly remembering him in prayer, longing to see him and being filled with joy. Paul reminded Timothy to fan into flame his faith passed down from his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice as God's gift. He did not give anyone a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and self-discipline (2 Tim. 1:1-7). Be empowered by the Holy Spirit in power, love and self-discipline.

Be Unashamed as You Proclaim the Gospel
Be unashamed about the Lord and His messengers. Join in suffering for the gospel who saved and called everyone to a holy life by God's own purpose and grace through Jesus Christ. He destroyed death and brought life and immortality through the gospel. God appointed Paul a herald, apostle and teacher to suffer unashamedly. He knew God and convinced that He was able to guard what he entrusted to Him for that day. Paul commanded Timothy to guard the deposit of sound teaching he heard with faith and love in Christ including the help of the Holy Spirit. Everyone in the province of Asia deserted Paul, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. He asked the Lord to show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, He refreshed, helped and unashamed of Paul's chains (2 Tim. 1:8-18). Be unashamed as you proclaim the gospel and serve His messengers.  

Entrust God's Word to Faithful Men
Paul commanded Timothy to be strong in grace and entrust God's deposit to faithful men who could teach others. By enduring hardship as a good soldier of Christ and not involving himself in civilian affairs, he would please His commanding officer. By competing as an athlete and  following the rules, he would receive the victor's crown. As a hardworking farmer, he would be the first to share in the crops. By reflecting on these things, the Lord provided insight (2 Tim. 2:1-7). Entrust God's word to faithful men who teach others as you endure hardship, follow rules and work hard.   

Handle God's Word Accurately
Remember Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David, so people suffer and endure everything for the gospel enabling others to obtain salvation for eternal glory. Die to live and endure to reign. By disowning Him, you disown yourself. God remained faithful in the midst of faithlessness since He cannot disown Himself. Remind people of these things and warn against quarreling about words to prevent ruin. Present self as an approved workman without shame correctly handing the word of truth. Avoid godless chatter that spread like gangrene leading to further ungodliness, wandering and destroying faith.  Everyone who confessed the Lord's name must turn away from wickedness (2 Tim. 2:8-19). Handle God's word accurately to reign with Christ and people obtain salvation. 

Teach Gently and Lead Those Ensnared By Satan
A large house contained articles for honorable and dishonorable purposes. Be cleansed from dishonorable ones to become a holy instrument useful to the Master and prepared for any good work. Flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Refuse foolish and stupid arguments that produced quarrels but be kind and able to teach gently so God granted repentance leading to the knowledge of truth. They came to their senses and escaped from the devil's trap who took them captive to do his will (2 Tim. 2:20-26). Teach gently and lead those ensnared by Satan toward repentance and the knowledge of the truth.

Avoid Selfish, Pleasure-Seeking and Religious Men
In the last days, have nothing to do with men who love  themselves, love money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of good, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God and had a form of godliness but denied its power. They wormed their ways into homes and gained control over weak-willed women loaded down with sins and evil desires. Having depraved minds, they always learn but never able to acknowledge the truth (2 Tim. 3:1-9). Avoid selfish, pleasure-seeking and religious men who do not acknowledge the truth.

Use Your Life and God's Word to Equip in Good Works
Timothy knew about Paul's teaching, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, persecution and sufferings.  God rescued him from persecutions in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra. Everyone who wanted to live godly was persecuted. Continue learning and being convinced knowing those from whom you learned it. From infancy Timothy knew the holy Scriptures making him wise for salvation through faith in Christ. All Scriptures were inspired by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness so the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:10-17). Use your life and God's word to equip people in every good work. 

Preach the Word Longing for Christ's Second Coming
In the presence of God, preach the Word in every season. Correct, rebuke and encourage with patience and careful instruction. A time would come when men did not endure sound doctrine but gathered many teachers to say what their itching ears wanted to hear. They rejected truth and followed myths. Paul commanded Timothy to endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist and discharge all duties of his ministry. Paul's sacrificial service proved he fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. In the future the righteous Judge awarded him and others the crown of righteousness if they longed for His coming (2 Tim. 4:1-8). Preach the word and do evangelism as you long for Christ's Second Coming.

Develop Strong Teamwork to Fully Proclaim the Gospel
Paul asked Timothy to come quickly because Demas loved this world and deserted him along with two others except Luke. He asked Timothy to bring his cloak, scrolls and Mark as he was helpful in ministry. Paul warned Timothy to be guard since Alexander the metalworker strongly opposed his message. At Paul's first defense, everyone deserted him. God strengthened Paul to fully proclaim His message so all Gentiles might hear it. The Lord would rescue him from evil attack to be brought safely to His heavenly kingdom. Paul asked Timothy to greet Priscilla, Aquila and the household of Onesiphorus. Erastus stayed in Corinth and left Trophimus sick in Miletus. He asked Timothy to come before winter. Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers greeted him (2 Tim. 4:9-22). Develop strong teamwork to fully proclaim the gospel in the midst of desertion and opposition.

In order to free people from the devil's snares, do the following:
1. Handle God's word accurately
2. Be empowered by the Holy Spirit and strong teamwork
3. Preach the word in evangelism without shame
4. Equip faithful men in God's word to do good works 





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Prerequisites of an Effective Congregation (Insights in NT)

3/17/2013

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"The church is: a conspiracy of love for a dying world, a spy mission into enemy occupied territory ruled by the powers of evil; a prophet from God with the greatest news the world has ever heard, the most life changing and most revolutionary institution that has existed on earth" (Peter Kreeft).

What are the prerequisites of an effective congregation? It preaches Christ so people believe in Him when it demonstrates sound doctrine in the gospel, lives out its faith, prays for leaders in society, encourages men to take spiritual leadership, selects qualified leaders and follows God's instructions on church order. 

Preach Sound Doctrine of Christ's Gospel
Paul told Timothy, his son in the faith, to stay in Ephesus and command certain men not to teach false doctrines, myths and endless genealogies that promote controversies rather than God's work of faith. The goal of this command was love from a pure heart, good conscience and sincere faith. The law was good if a man used it properly for lawbreakers, rebels, ungodly, sinful, unholy and irreligious. All were contrary to sound doctrine conforming to the glorious gospel of God entrusted to Paul (1 Tim. 1:1-11). Preach sound doctrine of Christ's gospel in love from a pure heart, good conscience and sincere faith.

Livc Out God's Grace, Faith and Love
Paul was shown mercy after acting in ignorance and unbelief as a blasphemer, persecutor and violent man. God poured out grace, faith and love abundantly through Christ who came into the world to save sinners. The mercy shown Paul as the worst of sinners was an example of His unlimited patience to those who would believe on Him for eternal life. God received glory and honor as the King eternal, immortal and invisible. Paul encouraged Timothy to fight the good fight by holding on to faith and a good conscience instead of rejecting them like Hymenaeus and Alexander (1 Tim. 1:12-20). Live out God's grace, faith and love as an example to unbelievers. 

Pray That All Leaders Know Christ
Make prayer a priority, especially for kings and those in authority so people can live peaceful and quiet lives in godliness. God wanted everyone to be saved and know the truth since Jesus was the one mediator between God and man. Paul was appointed a herald, apostle and teacher of the true faith to Gentiles (1 Tim. 2:1-7). Pray that all leaders in authority get rescued and know God's truth in Christ.

Encourage Men to Take Spiritual Leadership
He wanted every man to pray without anger and women to dress modestly without expensive clothes showing their good deeds. Women should learn, submit and not exercise authority over a man. Adam was formed first and Eve was deceived. She became a sinner. Women would be kept safe through childbirth if they continued in faith, love and holiness  (1 Tim. 2:8-15). Encourage men to take spiritual leadership in prayer and teaching God's word. 

Select Elders Above Reproach
The qualifications of an elder involved being above reproach, one-woman man, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to much wine, gentle, not quarrelsome and not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey with proper respect as a proving ground for taking care of God's church. He must not be a recent convert and also have a good reputation with outsiders so he would not become conceited or fall into disgrace and the devil's trap (1 Tim. 3:1-7). Choose elders with a heart for the task who are above reproach and manage their families well proving they can take care of God's church.

Select Deacons and Wives Worthy of Respect
The qualifications of deacons involved men worthy of respect, sincere, not taking much wine, not pursuing dishonest gain, holding the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience and one-woman man who managed his children and household well. Test them before they serve as deacons. Their wives must be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. Those who served well gained an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith (1 Tim. 3:8-13). Choose deacons and wives worthy of respect who manage their households well by testing them before they serve.

Follow God's Instructions on Church Order
Paul wrote instructions how people should conduct themselves in God's household or the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. The mystery of godliness was great: God appeared in a body, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world and taken up in glory (1 Tim. 3:14-16). Follow God's instructions on church order so Christ is preached and believed on in the world.

Evaluate the effectiveness of your church in preaching Christ so people can believe with the following criteria:
1. Preach sound doctrine of Christ's gospel
2. Lives out its faith
3. Prays for leaders in society
4. Encourages men to take spiritual leadership
5. Selects qualified leaders 
6. Follows God's instructions on church order 


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    Volunteer Recruitment
    Volunteers
    Vows
    Wait
    Wait Patiently
    Walk
    Warfare
    Warning
    Wasted Life
    Water Of Life
    Weakness
    Wealth
    Well Being
    Well-being
    Wife
    Wisdom
    Witness
    Wonderful Counselor
    Word Of God
    Word Of Testimony
    Work
    Workaholic
    Work Environment
    Work Life Balance
    Workmen Of The Word
    Works
    World-changing Ministry
    Worldliness
    Worldly Advice
    Worldly Thinking
    World's Scorn
    Worship
    Worthless
    Wounds
    Wrath
    Young People
    Zeal
    Zechariah
    Zephaniah

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