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Evangelism: mission impossible?

Evangelism: mission impossible?. “Most people don’t care; just want to be left alone” “Some who care are biased” “Others are downright hostile”. Don’t be discouraged; you’re not the only one. Babylonian sieges. 606 BC, Dn.1:1-3 597 BC, Ezk.1:1-3 586 BC, Jeremiah

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Evangelism: mission impossible?

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  1. Evangelism: mission impossible? • “Most people don’t care; just want to be left alone” • “Some who care are biased” • “Others are downright hostile” Don’t be discouraged;you’re not the only one

  2. Babylonian sieges • 606 BC, Dn.1:1-3 • 597 BC, Ezk.1:1-3 • 586 BC, Jeremiah • Destroyed Jerusalem, temple; took captives (except sick & elderly)

  3. I. Ezekiel’s Mission

  4. Ezk.1, God gets his attention Bush, Ex.3 Questions, Job 38-42 Past Calling, Is.6 Miracle, Lk.5:8 Universe,Ps.19 Word,Ps.19 Present Deliverance, 1 T.1:13-17 Prayer,Ja.5

  5. Ezk.1, God gets his attentionEzk.2-3, God gives him assignment • Meal: Word (eat it), 2:8-3:3 (Mt.4:4) • Mission1: Word (explain it), 3:4-11 • Misery: Wayward people, 3:6-7 • Might: Wonder of Lord, 3:12-15 • Mission2: Watchman, 3:16-27

  6. I. Ezekiel’s Mission II. Lessons FromEzekiel’s Mission

  7. 1. God impressed himwith His divine glory • What would sustain him? Constant awareness of . . . Glory Power God Majesty Sovereignty 2 Co.3:18

  8. 2. God called Ezekiel indifficult circumstances (1:1-3) • Did not shield him from harsh & dangerous conditions of the time • Enemy rule. No Temple Saul, Ac.9:13-16

  9. 3. God blessed disobedientpeople with a prophet (2:5) • He urged their repentance – a blessing! • 2 Co.2:12-16, a favor!

  10. 4. God called Ezekielto obey Him (2:6-7) • Ph.2:15; 3:18-19 • Ezekiel, like Jeremiah, was alone (w/o earthly support). Mt.26 • 2 Pt.1:1

  11. 5. God called Ezekiel to faithfulness, not “success” (3:5-7) • What would “Church Growth” experts think of Ezekiel? • Temptation to compromise • Some even “find” support in Scripture: Ac.17–1 Co.2:1-5

  12. Ac.14 = Ac.17 • In both, Paul adapted message to Gentile audience (Ro.1; 2:14-15) • Ac.17 hits Athenian pride as hard as 1 Corinthians hits Corinthian pride Ac.17:28 quotes Aratus 1 Co.15:33 quotes Menander

  13. 6. God called on Ezekiel to obey despite difficult audience (3:8-9) • If you find yourself in a difficult place of service, you’re in good company. Hb.12:1-4 Indifferent Rebellious Hard-hearted

  14. 7. God gave Ezekielonly two weapons (3:10-11) • Prayer; preaching. They were enough • Not much has changed in 2600 years. 2 Co.10:3-5

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