tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63854585198796293082012-02-16T03:37:00.214-08:00BBC College Ministry 4 121 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. NIVBBC College Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17895169363734193963noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385458519879629308.post-23988421002197045182009-09-02T20:15:00.000-07:002009-09-02T20:15:59.901-07:00I Heard A Rumor...Tonights lesson was from Ephesians 3:1-13 and John 14:8-11<br /><br />In these scriptures God revealed his plan to Paul for accepting the Gentiles (people who were not of Jewish descent) which were known as "outsiders" excluded by the Jews from God's plan of salvation. Paul saw himself as inadequate even though he was one of the most outspoken apostles. Paul gives all the credit to God with empowering him to accomplish His work. <br /><br />Until the 1st Century the Israelites considered themselves to be members of an exclusive club. They thought they were the only people God would allow in Heaven. Any non-Jew or Genitle, was viewed as an outsider. Can you imagine their surpise when Jesus hit the scene and annunced that he was lifting the velvet rope and allowing Gentiles entrance into heaven! Up until that point, God's plan to bring both Jews and Gentiles together in one spiritual family had been a mystery.<br /><br /><strong>Rumor or Revelation?</strong><br /><br />A. Four methods of information validation<br /><br /> a. Observation-trust our senses.<br /> b, Reliable Source-trust authority figure<br /> c. Logic-trust reason<br /> d. Revelation-trust God<br /><br />B. What god Wants to Reveal<br /><br /> a. Who he is...so that his multifacted wisdom may now be made known through the church to the rulers and authorities in the Heavens (Eph 3:10) One of the ways he revealed himself was through Jesus Chrust. Looking as Jesus' life we can see God's character in His actions. (John 14:10)<br /> <br /> b. What he wants for us...The kingdom and fellowship that God has planned to share (Eph 3:5-6)<br /><br /><strong>Think about this and apply it somehow to your walk:</strong><br /><br />1. Let your actions speak for you. How well do you think your actions reflect your belief in God? How could it be stronger, more positive message?<br /><br />2. Be deliberate, Use discernment. Pray for God's wisdom in validating information.<br /><br />3. Accept the fact that heaven is not an exclusive club. A broad range of people have professed faith in Jesus Christ; they are from all different cultures and denominations.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Prayer Needs</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sonia East</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Josh Baker (Afghanistan)</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Our County and Leaders</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Our church and leaders</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jeri Gurly (?breast cancer)</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Mr. Thislewaite (Stage IV Colon Cancer)</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Lee (precancerous mouth lesions)</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Our members away at school</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>White water rafting trip-safety</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Traveling mercies for this weekend</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Adam (Iraq)</strong></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Remember next Wednesday we will not be eating. We will meet over in our new room for a short devotion and begin painting. Please wear old clothes!! Any questions email or call Amber or myself.</span><br /><br />In His Service, <br /><br />Vikki<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6385458519879629308-2398842100219704518?l=bbccollegeministry412.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>BBC College Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17895169363734193963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6385458519879629308.post-77009500544650404742009-09-02T19:28:00.000-07:002009-09-02T19:30:31.155-07:00Here it is...our College Ministry Blog. You will be able to come here and get an update on all upcoming events, trips and meetings. You will also get a prayer list, menu for our fellowship and a blip from this weeks lesson.<br /><br />In His Service,<br /><br />Vikki<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6385458519879629308-7700950054465040474?l=bbccollegeministry412.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>BBC College Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17895169363734193963noreply@blogger.com0