How do you first respond to a mission statement like Coca-Cola's:
At ______ we strive to refresh the world, inspire moments of optimism and happiness, create value, and make a difference.
Compare to quote:
Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell; I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell. - C.T. Studd (More: http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/biorpstudd.html)
Light:
Matthew 5:13-15
- salt and light
- no flavor, no value
- little effort, little value (Christian)
- seasoning brings out flavor (marinate)
- HIDE LIGHT = quiet when should speak / go along with the crowd / deny the light / sin…dim the light / not explaining light to others / ignoring needs of others
Always excitement when you know there is a big promise is on the way…disciples and waiting for God's promise:
- Christmas Eve
- New birth
- Awareness of the approaching storm (Tropical Storm…Hurricane Irene and reflection)
The Gospel contains its own power:
- Romans 1:16-17
- Salvation for everyone who believes / righteousness by faith from first to last
- God did not send his son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
- And behold I cam coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of the book.
Jesus is the center of the Gospel's Power the Holy Spirit is at the center of you sharing the good news.
- Careful to not tie faith too close to salvation by works
- Galatians 2:16 (human deeds)
- Ephesians 2:8 (gift that God gives because he is saving us)
- John 5:24 (in His mercy he gives us faith)
As Christ followers:
- Geopolitical
- Ethnolinguistic
- "panta ta ethne" / all nations / not countries or regions but people of those nations…see hat gospel crosses cultural barriers in addition to national borders
- RESOURCES:
- Navigators = http://www.navigators.org/us/ministries/ethnic/newsletter/2010/Spring%202010/items/89CB0C1064582769E0440003BAACD47F
- YouTube / Among The Lost In Mexico =
Jump Off Point…
- Romans 10:14-15 (call…believe…hear…preach…sent…feet)
- Jonah 3:1-3 (second time…get up…Lord's command…large city)
- Revelation 7:9-10 (John's view…nation, drive, people, language…standing before the throne before the Lamb…Salvation belongs to our God, who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!)
OPORD…what's next?
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