LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING 9. CONCERNING BROTHERLY LOVE (1 Thess 4:9-10)
1) ITS INSTRUCTION!
-
You have been taught by God
2) ITS ILLUSTRATION!
-
Your example has spread throughout Macedonia
3) ITS INJUNCTION!
-
Do this more and more
1. GOD’S PEOPLE OFTEN SINK! I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. 2. GOD’S PEOPLE NEED TO CRY! I am weary with crying out, but as for me, my prayer is to you Oh Lord. 3. GOD’S PEOPLE HAVE TO WAIT! My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God, Answer…
No outline
1) YOU DESPISE MY NAME! (v6) With Irreverence. You don’t honour or fear the Lord of Hosts 2) YOU DEFILE MY ALTAR! (v7-13) With Indifference. With second rate offerings 3) YOU DEBASE MY WORSHIP! (v13-14) With Insolence. You profane and cheat with wearisome worship…repent or be ruined!
No outline provided
1. The SIGN (v19) 2. The SENT (v19) 3. The SACRIFICE (v20) 4. The SER(VANTS (v21) 5. The SECURITY (v22) 6. The CELEBRATION (v23) 7. The SOLEMNITY (v24) 8. The SUMMARY – How will YOU finish – then? a) Receive or Rebel b) Humility or Hypocrisy c) God’s Way or My Way d) Life…
1) THE LORD REIGNS! Spread the good news: God is still on the throne 2) THE LORD REDEEMS! A people sold into captivity are brought back by redeeming love 3) THE LORD RETURNS! He brings His people home He make bare His arm in power