1. Conclusion
1.1. Challenge
1.1.1. Memorize Matthew 9:37, 38
1.1.1.1. Matthew 9:37-38 (KJV Strong's) 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
1.2. Summary
1.2.1. It can be trusted
1.2.1.1. This is why we read John 8:31, 32
1.2.1.2. John 8:31, 32
1.2.1.2.1. John 8:31-32 (KJV Strong's) 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
1.3. Closing
1.3.1. “The Bible is the fully-inspired Word of God. It is the infallible revelation of His will, the authoritative revealer of doctrines, and the trustworthy record of God’s acts in history.
1.3.2. Prayerfully, and humbly read and study the Bible more, for in it we will find hope for every crisis, but more importantly, we’ll find our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who died to redeem us from sin.”
2. Thursday - Truth Lovingly Presented
2.1. 1 Timothy 3:15 (KJV Strong's) 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
2.2. 2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV Strong's) 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
2.2.1. Jesus looked for and extenuated the positive
2.2.2. Some people are difficult to deal with.
2.2.3. Things that need to be done in righteousness
2.2.3.1. Right Way
2.2.3.2. Right Time
2.2.3.3. Right Words
2.2.3.4. Right Attitude
2.2.3.5. Right = Righteousness
2.3. Titus 3:4-5 (KJV Strong's) 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
2.3.1. Slide 8
2.3.1.1. The religion of Christ is something more than talk. The righteousness of Christ consists in right actions and good works from pure, unselfish motives. Outside righteousness, while the inward adorning is wanting, will be of no avail. 5T 328.3
2.3.2. 1 John 1:6-7 (KJV Strong's) 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
2.3.3. John 15:12-14 (KJV Strong's) 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
3. Tuesday - Presenting the Truth in Love
3.1. Ephesians 4:15 (KJV Strong's) 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
3.1.1. What does it mean to speak the truth in love?
3.1.2. 1 Corinthians 13:4-11 (KJV Strong's) 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
3.1.3. Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV Strong's) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
3.2. 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 (KJV Strong's) 1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; 4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:
3.3. Slide 6
3.3.1. If we would humble ourselves before God, and be kind and courteous and tenderhearted and pitiful, there would be one hundred conversions to the truth where now there is only one.
3.4. But there is hope for us
3.5. Slide 7
3.5.1. But, though professing to be converted, we carry around with us a bundle of self that we regard as altogether too precious to be given up. It is our privilege to lay this burden at the feet of Christ and in its place take the character and similitude of Christ. The Saviour is waiting for us to do this. 9T 189.4
3.6. God's appeal to us
3.6.1. Isaiah 1:11-17 (KJV Strong's) 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. 12 When ye come to appear before me, who hath required this at your hand, to tread my courts? 13 Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. 14 Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. 15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. 16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; 17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
4. Wednesday - The Foundation of Acceptance
4.1. Ephesians 4:32 (KJV Strong's) 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
4.2. Why should we be kind to each other?
4.2.1. Christ has forgiven us?
4.2.2. Romans 15:7 (KJV Strong's) 7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
4.3. Romans 5:6-10 (KJV Strong's) 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
5. Introduction
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5.2. Welcome Psalms 118:24 - This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.. Join us on Zoom. The meeting info is on our facebook site. To give a comment or ask a question, please use Zoom chat and we will acknowledge you.
5.2.1. Prayer List
5.2.1.1. Birthday celebrations
5.2.1.2. Loss in the family
5.2.1.2.1. Last Week
5.2.1.2.2. Don't forget to continue in prayer for the bereaved families
5.2.1.2.3. Psalms 119:49-50 (KJV Strong's) 49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.
5.3. Making Friends for God - The Joy of Sharing in His Mission
5.3.1. The purpose of the witness
5.3.1.1. Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
5.3.1.2. John 5:39
5.4. Last week we talked Sharing the Word
5.4.1. Review
5.4.1.1. Jesus motivation for ministry
5.4.1.1.1. He cared. Had compassion. Felt the needs enough to take action
5.4.1.1.2. He drew near to people, but pull away from people
5.4.1.1.3. The leaders at the time were looking out for their own selves, but Jesus put others first
5.4.1.2. Jesus methods of Ministry
5.4.1.2.1. Multi-dimensional All are important
5.4.1.3. What should be the modern methods of ministry
5.4.1.3.1. We should be light, salt
5.4.1.3.2. Follow in Jesus's path
5.4.1.3.3. Thus this weeks' lesson
5.4.2. This week
5.4.2.1. Making Friends for God - The Joy of Sharing in His Mission - Lesson 9: Developing a Winning Attitude
5.4.2.1.1. Daniel 6:3 (KJV Strong's) 3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.
5.5. Making Friends for God - The Joy of Sharing in His Mission - Lesson 9: Developing a Winning Attitude
5.5.1. Goals
5.5.1.1. Right Attitude - Understand it, adopt it
5.5.1.2. Impact of Attitude in sharing Truth
5.5.1.3. Where does love come in
5.5.2. Memory Verse & Weekly Challange
5.5.2.1. 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV Strong's) 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
5.5.2.1.1. Consecrate ourselves to our Lord
5.5.2.1.2. Be ready
5.5.2.1.3. When to give an answer
5.5.2.1.4. What is the answer we are giving
5.5.2.1.5. Who should get that answer?
5.5.2.1.6. Then the gist of this week lesson - our attitude What should our attitude be?
5.5.2.1.7. Attitude opens doors
6. Sunday - Receptivity to the Gospel
6.1. John 4:27-30 (KJV Strong's) 27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
6.1.1. Why would they marvel? Is this the first woman that Jesus talked to?
6.1.1.1. John 4:7 (KJV Strong's) 7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
6.1.1.2. She was a Samarithan.
6.1.1.2.1. The Jews didn't like the Samarathans
6.1.1.2.2. He was in their terothithy
6.1.1.2.3. John 8:48 (KJV Strong's) 48 Then answered the Jews, and said unto him, Say we not well that thou art a Samaritan, and hast a devil?
6.1.2. What was Jesus attitude?
6.1.3. What was the disciple's attitude?
6.1.3.1. Religious bigots
6.2. John 4:39-42 (KJV Strong's) 39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. 40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. 41 And many more believed because of his own word; 42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
6.3. Acts 8:4, 5 4 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
6.4. Acts 8:14 (KJV Strong's) 14 Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:
6.4.1. A changed attitude They had been with Jesus
6.4.1.1. Acts 4:13 (KJV Strong's) 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
6.4.2. What is the relevance to us today?
6.4.2.1. Our attitude can also change
7. Monday - An Attitude Adjustment
7.1. Example 2
7.1.1. Matthew 15:21-28 (KJV Strong's) 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. 23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. 24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
7.1.1.1. What was the disciples attitude
7.1.1.1.1. More evidence of bigotry
7.1.1.1.2. She was from Canaan, she wasn't a 7-day
7.1.1.2. Now, how do you account for Jesus' attitude
7.1.1.2.1. Slience
7.1.1.2.2. Words in verse 26
7.1.1.3. What was her response
7.1.1.3.1. Did she feel disrespected
7.1.1.4. What we don't hear is the attitude or tonal quality of the voice
7.1.1.4.1. Had to be loving and caring
7.2. Example 3
7.2.1. Mark 14:6-9 (KJV Strong's) 6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. 8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. 9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
7.2.2. John 12:2-8 (KJV Strong's) 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table with him. 3 Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment. 4 Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, which should betray him, 5 Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? 6 -- This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. 7 Then said Jesus, Let her alone: against the day of my burying hath she kept this. 8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
7.2.2.1. Mark 14:6-9 (KJV Strong's) 6 And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me. 7 For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. 8 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying. 9 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.
7.2.2.2. Why was there different attitude
7.2.2.2.1. He was a thief