Lessons in the Key of Life: February 2009

What Does It Mean To Be An Ambassador For Jesus Christ?

Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:20

“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”

Webster defines the word “ambassador” as a country’s representative in a foreign land.” As Christians, we are Christ’s ambassadors, sent with His message of reconciliation to the world. An ambassador of reconciliation has an important responsibility and we dare not take the responsibility lightly. We are no longer strangers, foreigners, or enemies to God when we put our trust in Christ. Because we have been reconciled to God, He now gives us the privilege to encourage others to do the same.

Now the question arises, what exactly does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ? Let us examine this issue more closely.

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Feb

Bible Gems

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” - Joshua 1:8

“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” – Psalm 119:105

Daily Bible Reading Checklist:

1. Purpose – To know God’s will found in the Bible.

2. Plan – To read our Bible through in a set number of days.

Feb

The Necessity of the Power of the Holy Spirit

The Necessity of the Power of the Holy Spirit

1. The Holy Spirit has the power to reveal Jesus Christ and His glory to man. (1 Corinthians 12:3)

2. The Holy Spirit has power to convict the world of sin. (John 16:8-11)

3. The Holy Spirit has power to regenerate man. (Titus 3:5)

4. The Holy Spirit has power to give abiding and everlasting satisfaction. (John 4:14)

5. The Holy Spirit has power to set us free from the law of sin and death. (Romans 8:2)

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Feb

The Joy of Giving - God Loves A Cheerful Giver

Study Verses: 2 Corinthians 8:16 – 9:15

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

Summary: Paul sent a team to Corinth to administer the collection, and he encouraged the Corinthians to give joyfully.

Feb

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ

“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”- 2 Timothy 2:1-3

Background. Paul warns his young son in the faith, Timothy, of the difficulties of the ministry and urges him to be strong, in contrast to those who defected.

Feb

Someone Is Waiting For You!

"Do we realize that every man is in the image of God and is a son of God, and every woman his daughter? No matter where they may be, they are his children, and he loves them and desires their salvation. Surely as members of this Church we cannot sit idly by. We cannot receive the beneficient favor of our Heavenly Father that is bestowed upon us, the knowledge of eternal life, and selfishly retain it, thinking that we may be blessed thereby.

Feb

How to Describe a Christian

"Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf." - 1 Peter 4:16

The word Christian literally means "Christ Like." Therefore, a person who calls himself a Christian should exhibit Christ like characteristics both in their personal life as well as in the way they deal with their fellowman. Being a Christian is more than just going to Church on Sunday. It is an every day way of life.