Urgency and Compassion: Not Deterred People Rejoicing Through God's Church
Explore the urgency and need for compassion in spreading the gospel, rejoicing in the mission, and being committed to rescue the lost. Discover insights from Ephesians 3:8-10 and various biblical references on fulfilling God's wisdom through the church.
Urgency and Compassion: Not Deterred People Rejoicing Through God's Church
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As Seen Through God’s Church 31 July 2011
Ephesians 3.8-9 • 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, • 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things,
Ephesians 3.10 • 10 so that through the churchthe manifold wisdom of God might now be made knownto the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
Today we will discuss: • The Urgency / Great Need. • People who feel Compassion. • People who Rejoice / Happy. • Committed & Not Deterred.
There’s an Urgency / Great Need: • Mat 4.23 – Proclaimed & Healing. • Lk 4.16 – He was Going to the sick. • Lk 14.21 – Compelling those to come. • Rom 10:1 – Paul’s desire … • Us …? Are we like the Lord?
Compassion – “Heart Motivation”: • Jesus – felt compassion. • He was motivated to heal / sick. • He was a “shepherd” to the lost. • Jesus saw the distress & downcast • Us …? Are we like the Lord?
People Who Rejoice (Our Attitude)
People who rejoice: • Jesus’ Mission – Seek the Lost. • Lk 15.2-7 – the who is lost. • Parable – What can we learn? • Us …? What’s our attitude
We can’t be Deterred (Enter into the Mission Field)
Our Mission – Rescue the Lost • Satan – The “Master Manipulator”. • Christ – He did not stray (Cross). • Paul’s Prayer – Strengthen & Comprehend God’s love. • Our Prayer – “God Use Me …”
The Church – Rescue Station for the Soul (Col 1.13)
Church – God’s Wisdom Revealed • Our goal – invite them to know God’s Redemptive Story. • To make known God’s Mystery. • Let’s be willing to go ... • But, we need to be a People …