The urgency of the hour!
Ukuphuthuma kwehora!
KwaSizabantu
Ministers’ Conference
Ingqungquthela yabeFundisi
2-4 March 2009
1 Peter 4:7-11
7 The
end of all things is
near.
Therefore … be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
The end of all things is near!
Therefore follow
God’s plan of action!
In this way praising God in all things
through Jesus Christ
The end of all things is near

1 Peter 4:7a – then, and now
1 Peter 4:7
in the context of the letter
5 But
they will have to give
account to him who is ready
to judge the living and the
dead.
7 The
near.
end of all things is
The end of all things is near

If you knew “the end” is here in 6 months ??!!

A leaf, or a hawk?
 A leaf falling from a tree?
 A hawk sitting on a tree top?
 A hawk diving down on its prey!!!

Plan of action: Goal, Objective, Strategies, Actions

1 Peter 4:7-11: God’s plan of action
 For you personally: own spirituality & ministry
 For the congregation / project entrusted to you
God’s plan of action
Goal
Objective
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
Action 1
Action 2
Action 3
1 Peter 4:7-11
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
God's plan of action
Goal
Goal: 1 Peter 4:11c
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
Objective
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Objective: 1 Peter 4:7b
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
The result of
clear mindedness and self-control
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
I need strategies!!!
Goal
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
Strategy 1
Strategy 2
Strategy 3
1st Strategy
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
1st Strategy: 1 Peter 4:8a
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
Reason for 1st Strategy
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
2nd Strategy
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
2nd Strategy
2nd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:9
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
Condition to your hospitality
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
3rd Strategy
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality
3rd Strategy
3rd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:10
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
How gifts should be used
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
Actions needed for each strategy!!
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
Action 1
2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality
Action 2
3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 3
Action 1 towards 3rd Strategy
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
Action 1
2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality
3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1 to use gifts
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
Action 2 towards 3rd Strategy
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality
Action 1
Speak / Minister the Word
3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 2
Action 2 to use gifts
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
The 2 actions towards 3rd Strategy
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality
Action 1
Speak / Minister the Word
3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 2
Serve
Action towards 1st Strategy?
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
Action 1
??
2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality
3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 2
??
Action towards 2nd Strategy?
Goal
Praise God in all things
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Love each other
Action 1
??
2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality
3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 2
??
Urgency: 1 Peter 4:7a
7 The
end of all things is
near. Therefore be clear
minded and self-controlled
so that you can pray.
8 Above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers
over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one
another without grumbling.
10 Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve others,
faithfully administering
God’s grace in its various
forms.
11 If
anyone speaks, he
should do it as one
speaking the very words
of God.
If anyone serves, he
should do it with the
strength God provides.
In this way you must
praise God in all things
through Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory and
the power for ever and
ever. Amen!
Security in God’s grace: 1 Peter 1:5
Through faith you are shielded
by God’s power until the coming
of the salvation that is ready to
be revealed in the last time
God’s plan of action
Goal
Objective
Clear minded and self-controlled
In this way you must praise God
in all things through Jesus Christ.
nd Strategy
1st Strategy
2
3rd Strategy
To him be the glory and the power
Love each other
for everOffer
and hospitality
ever. Amen! Use gift to serve
Action 1
Action 2
Action 3
The end of all things is near!
Therefore follow
God’s plan of action!
In this way praising God in all things
through Jesus Christ