Sunday, October 19, 2014

Posperity

Useful reading reminding us that we are blessed by God's abundant provision. We are but stewards of these resources. To reflect on how we live and if we have focused resources back to God.

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The Purpose of Prosperity

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.(Ephesians 4:28)

There are three levels of how to live with things: (1) you can steal to get; (2) or you can work to get; (3) or you can work to get in order to give.

Too many professing Christians live on level two. Almost all the forces of our culture urge them to live on level two. But the Bible pushes us relentlessly to level three. “God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work” (2 Corinthians 9:8).

Why does God bless us with abundance? So we can have enough to live on, and then use the rest for all manner of good works that alleviate spiritual and physical misery. Enough for us; abundance for others.

The issue is not how much a person makes. Big industry and big salaries are a fact of our times, and they are not necessarily evil. The evil is in being deceived into thinking a six-digit salary must be accompanied by a six-digit lifestyle.

God has made us to be conduits of his grace. The danger is in thinking the conduit should be lined with gold. It shouldn’t. Copper will do. Copper can carry unbelievable riches to others.

Friday, October 17, 2014

BSF Lesson 28 (14 Oct 2014)

The Crucifixion & Burial of Jesus

1. Jesus' Crucifixion

Principle 1: Jesus suffered in our place to pay our debt for our disobedience.

2. Jesus' Death

Principle 2: Encountering Jesus on the cross requires a response!

3. Jesus' Burial

Principle 3: Jesus died to give us His righteousness through faith.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

Gethsemane

Gethsemane was the garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives inJerusalem most famous as the place where, according to the gospels, Jesus prayed and his disciples slept the night before Jesus' crucifixion.

CG Fellowship

Nasi Brianni dinner .....

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

BSF Lesson 25 (24 Sep 2014)

Waiting For Christ’s Return

1.      Spirit Filled Life (Matthew 25:1-13)

Principle 1: Only those who truly believe in Jesus and have a real personal relationship with Him are ready for His return

2.      God Inspired Service (Matthew 25:14-30)

Principle 2: Preparing for Jesus’ return requires believers to be engaged in His service

TALENTS => God’s truth, the Bible & the knowledge of Jesus Christ; and the opportunities He gives to grow in our knowledge of Him & to give His treasures to the world.

3.      Jesus’ Love for Others (Matthew 25:31-46)

Principle 3: Evidence of loving Jesus is active love for His people

BSF Lesson 26 (30 Sep 2014)

The Evening Before The Cross

1.      Jesus Anointed & Betrayed (Matthew26:1-16)

Principle 1: The way we choose to respond to Jesus shows how much we value Him

2.      The Lord’s Supper (Matthew 26:17-29)

Principle 2: Partaking in the Lord’s Supper reminds a believer that his life is with Christ in God

3.      Peter’s Denial; Jesus’ Prayer (Matthew26:30-46)

Principle 3: Prayer provides strength to obey God’s will