Theme Verse :
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
( Philippians 1:27 NIV )
PART TWO : PUBLIC LIFE AS OUR MINISTRY LIFE
" ... And Appointed
You to Go ... "
REVIEW :
* As We Learn in PART ONE : PRIVATE LIFE AS DEVOTIONAL LIFE, that the GOSPEL OF CHRIST begin in the Grace of Salvation being SAVED in Obedience to Christ , attached in Jesus as the Vine toward responding to Spiritually GROW ...
Then from Our PRIVATE LIFE as Our DEVOTIONAL LIFE to Our PUBLIC LIFE as Our CHURCH LIFE, We Should Incorporate Ourselves into the Local CHURCHES, Serving in Evangelism and Sharing the Gospel of the Kingdom ...
TWELVETH LESSON :
SHARING THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
( Matthew 24:14 NIV )
First,
Repentance in the Kingdom of God ...
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”
( Mark 1:14-15 NIV )
Second,
Redemption in the Kingdom of God ...
For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
( Colossians 1:13-14 NIV )
Third,
Restoration in Kingdom of God ...
The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign.
( Revelation 11:15-17 NIV )
NOTE :
As We Read and Meditate Our Lesson Today, Allow the Holy Spirit to Teach Us and Apply it in Our Life ...
LET US PRAY :
Heavenly Father,
Thank you that You have Chosen Us as the Body Of Christ, so that in Our Public Life You Incorporate Us into the Local CHURCHES, Serving in Evangelism ...
Empower Us Holy Spirit that as We Serve in Our Local Churches in Living, Preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom and Make Disciples to All Peoples, so that also like us they will be Living and Preaching Repentance, Redemption and Restoration in the Kingdom of God ...
In Jesus' Name,
Amen !!!
