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bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
Luke 6:28, ESV
The light of the Gospel shines through us when people see how we love those who hurt us.
It is not condoning abuse. It is loving the abuser with the love of the Savior.
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
Philippians 2:12, ESV
We show we are Christians when we regularly worship with other saints, we serve others out of love, and we strive to be more like Jesus.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9, ESV
The world watches us to find hypocrisy. Younger Christians watch us to know what is okay.
Live a life honoring to Christ as He lives through us. Give everyone good reason to follow us as we follow Him, our good conduct reflecting Him.
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 19:21, ESV
We think we have complete control over our lives, but natural and man-made disasters, illnesses, and accidents remind us that we have very little control.
Knowing God is in control helps to calm us and be the calming help of someone going through one of those emergencies, for His glory
I have started a small group series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I am sharing my notes in case anyone else wants to use them with their group. [Reminder that these are only notes!]
Matthew 5:1-2:
Jesus wants to teach the crowds: Who are they? Jewish disciples: People who understand the
Scriptures (at least to a point). Notice from 7:28 the crowds still came along, but this teaching is for His disciples.
What does “blessed” mean?
Based on the first twelve verses, blessed means realizing our own wretchedness and need for a Savior. In other words, it is becoming/being a Christian.
What was discussed last time?
Matthew 6:1:
Beware practicing where other people can see? What about “let your light shine that they may see”
(5:16)?
Matthew 6:2-4:
What is Jesus saying?
Beware by making sure your motives are right. Are you seeking glory and people liking you, or are you actually loving others?
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14, ESV
We know this is a life or death situation. Let us remember that we are soldiers fighting a spiritual battle for the souls of humanity. The war is won, yet we fight until Christ’s return.
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
James 3:13, ESV
God has given us good works to do to share with the world the light and wisdom of God: Jesus.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.
Psalm 34:19, ESV
God promises life is hard, especially for those of us who call on His name and proclaim His truth to a world that shuns Him.
But our faithful boldness may help convince them.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12, ESV
Show others the joy found in Christ in all circumstances, even being lovingly patient when attacked for our faith, praying continually.
This is one of the ways others see the Gospel.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:37-38, ESV
Prayer for the pastors, missionaries, and evangelists of Christ is always welcomed and necessary.
Pray also that your heart may yearn to share the Word and help reap the harvest of saved souls.
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