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11.8.15 Daniel 2:24-49

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We are all “Daniels” who have a window of opportunity to share the revealed mystery of Christ and His gospel message. (X-Ref Col 4:2-6) Where God has placed us is intentional. We are right where He wants us to make an eternal difference in the lives around us. Again, we may “feel” small in this world, but God created us to be larger than life in the spirit world because of the power He’s given us to change our world. Let’s be reminded of the TOOLS He’s given us, which Daniel had available to him:

  • His Holy Spirit
  • His Holy Word through the Bible
  • Prayer

[Go to DEB and encircle the funnel] His Kingdom is eternal. God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are eternal. His Word is eternal. And our spirit is eternal. We live in God’s eternal kingdom now. Austin, TX, happens to be where we exist as “pilgrims in a foreign land.” Let’s make the most of every opportunity to reveal the gospel to as many as possible. That’s how we become larger than life in His kingdom. We need to obey the Great Commission.

 

11.1.15 Daniel 2:1-23

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Q: What is your “next step” to emulate Daniel and exercise great faith in God? How would your great faith in the Lord translate in your prayer life? Are you in the middle of a difficult circumstance that appears hopeless?

Here’s a possible trigger you can use that will prompt you to exercise great faith with boldness: whatever situation you’re in that seems impossible, let that be your INVITATION to pray with a holy boldness, believing that God wants to show up in a mighty way. And as you go through a difficult circumstance, have confidence that God is with you. Remember, He is pleased when we exercise great faith in Him.

10.25.15 Daniel 1

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No matter how difficult our trials are, we can take two truths from today’s lesson to see us through them:

  1. Resolve to place your trust in God who is faithful to the end.
  2. Remember that God GOES IN ADVANCE OF US to help us find favor with others and provide whatever we need to accomplish His purposes within our trials.

10.18.15 Romans 16

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Paul did basic things to spread the good news to others. He went town to town. He mentored those new in the faith and then placed them in leadership roles. He encouraged many to open their homes to build relationships to lead others to Christ.

So here’s the seed I’d like to plant: What if each of us were willing to open our homes once a month to start cultivating friendships with our neighbors. I wouldn’t start bible studies or prayer groups at this point. The only goal is to get to know your neighbors over a cup of coffee. In fact, we ought to consider inviting neighbors for one-to-one gatherings first to get a sense of who they are and assess their level of interest in getting to know other neighbors on a monthly basis. The end goal is to love our neighbors, encourage one another, carry each other’s burden, and then the hope is to draw them to Christ over time.

But what I want you to hear is that I don’t think we should put pressure on ourselves to lead a bible study or prayer group. I’m suggesting you don’t need to put pressure on to provide a meal. Most people like a casual, comfortable setting to sip tea or coffee.

I think if all of us would pray about this, we could begin reversing the trend of Christians becoming a minority and have house churches filled with people we’re ministering to. At some point, the Lord will prompt us when it’s time to take it to another level. This is how Paul spread the good news through all of his helpers and husband/wive teams, etc. Let’s strongly consider this for 2016. Let’s be intentional!

10.11.15 Romans 15:14-33

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All of us can have an effective ministry for the Lord by making sure the elements we learned in today’s lesson is an integral part of it:

Summarize the ELEMENTS of Ministry:

  • An effective ministry is characterized by strong interpersonal skills to affirm others
  • An effective ministry is undergirded by God’s grace
  • An effective ministry has the gospel as its centerpiece
  • An effective ministry focuses on giving God the Glory
  • An effective ministry is done through the power of the Holy Spirit
  • An effective ministry is done according to God’s plan and timing