WORD FOR 2017
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Communion
Utilize
Seeking
• Focus- a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding,
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• Communion; (FELLOWSHIP)
• (ko-mun'-yun): The terms "communion" and "fellowship" of the English Bible are varying translations of the words koinonia, and
koinoneo, or their cognates. They designate acts of fellowship observed among the early Christians or express the unique sense
of unity and fellowship of which these acts were the outward expression. The several passages in which these terms are used
fall into two groups: those in which they refer to acts of fellowship, and those in which they refer to fellowship as
experienced.
WHAT ABOUT GOD?
• Do you believe in Him?
• Do you have questions about Him?
• Do you have a relationship with Christ?
• Do you spend time and make an effort to get to know him more?
• The Bible is one of the greatest ways for us to know him more!
DO YOU HAVE OTHERS TO SHARE
AND DISCUSS WITH?
• Would you like to share some chair time together with others?
• Share new thoughts or inspirations
• Share things that you feel God spoke to you
• Ask questions for discussion or clarification
• Pray for one another
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• The Bible not only brings clarity about the various gifts, there
seems to be an expectation that we would use the gifts we
have been given!
• One of Jesus harshest parables was in relation to people not
utilizing the talents, gifts or abilities they have been given!
Matthew 25:14-30 and the following versus on Judgement.
USE IT OR LOSE IT (BIOY)
M AT T H E W 2 5 : 1 4 - 4 6
• God is so generous and kind. He gives us so much. A ‘talent’ was a huge sum of money – probably equivalent
to twenty years’ wages. Even the person with one talent was given so much. In the parable, the talent (this is
the origin of the English word ‘talent’) represents not only your money but your gifts, skills, time,
energy, education, intellect, strength, influence and opportunities.
• Be faithful with whatever you have been given. It is no good wishing that you had been given more.You are simply
called to do the best you can with what you have.
• To be faithful means to use the gifts and abilities that God has given you. I am sometimes tempted to be like the third
servant who said, ‘I was afraid’ (v.25). We hide our talents because we are afraid of failure and what others may think of
us, or of the hard work and responsibility that may be involved.
• It has been said that, ‘The greatest mistake you could make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.’
• The servant who received five talents and the one who received two talents must both have had to risk losing it all.
Step out in faith, use your gifts and risk failure.
• Jesus says, in effect, ‘use them or lose them’ (vv.28–30). If you do the very best with what you have, God will
give you more and say, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put
you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (vv.21,23).
MOTIVATIONAL OR SERVING GIFTS, SPIRITUAL GIFTS, MINISTRY
GIFTS
• Romans 12:6-8 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has
given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well.
8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God
has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for
showing kindness to others, do it gladly. NLT
• 1 Corinthians 12:1 Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the
special abilities the Spirit gives us. I don't want you to misunderstand this. NLT
• 1 Corinthians 12:7 A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. NLT
• Ephesians 4:7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity
of Christ. 8 That is why the Scriptures say, "When he ascended to the heights, he led a
crowd of captives and gave gifts to his people.“ NLT
THE FINAL JUDGEMENT (BIOY)
MATT H E W 2 5 : 3 1 -46
• See the least and the last as Jesus in disguise
Jesus said, ‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you
did for me’ (v.40). He tells us that faithfulness to him is shown in what we do for the most
vulnerable and most needy in our world (vv.35–36,42–43)
• ​The hungry
Millions of people are dying of starvation. Every time you feed the hungry, you encounter Jesus. Mother Teresa
said, ‘The dying, the unwanted, the unloved – they are Jesus in disguise.’
• The stranger
To be homeless, a refugee or an asylum seeker must be one of the most painful experiences of life. When you
encounter people who are ‘strangers’ and when you look after the homeless, provide them with shelter and
invite them into the heart of your community, you encounter Jesus (vv.35b,38).
• The sick
Another way in which you can meet Jesus is through ministering to those who are sick, whether they are in
hospital, at home or at church. Every time you pray for the sick you have the opportunity to encounter Jesus.
• The prisoners
Those in prison often come from the category of ‘the last and the least’ of our society. Jesus challenges us to
imitate his grace and acceptance of ‘sinners’. We need to remember that we too are forgiven sinners.
• In all these areas Jesus says, ‘Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and
sisters of mine, you did for me’ (v.40). Jesus tells us that when he comes again in glory there
will be a judgment (vv.31–33), and it will involve a separation that will surprise people
(v.37,44). How we respond to Jesus has eternal consequences (vv.30,46).
• Seeking (Wise Men Still Seek Him)
• 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 Glory in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad.
11 Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually. NASB
• Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. NLT
• Amos 5:4 "Seek Me that you may live.” (also vs. 6 and 14) NASB
• Matthew 6:33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you
need. NLT
• Matthew 7:7-8 "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep
on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds.
And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. NLT
• Hebrews 11:6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe
that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. NLT
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FATHER’S
PURPOSE IN THE COMING TIMES?
•Focus:
• Passion for Work
• Passion for His Word
• Passion for the Throne and Centrality of Christ ( Revelations )
• Passion for Worship