WEBVTT 00:00:00.880 --> 00:00:04.520 We are at a crossroads at Christ Family Church. 00:00:05.679 --> 00:00:13.419 If we count leadership, the methodology, the way we do church, and the direction of the church, 00:00:13.980 --> 00:00:18.339 ! If we put all those together, then we've been around just for a little over two years. 00:00:19.000 --> 00:00:21.400 I know some of you have been here a lot longer than that. 00:00:22.480 --> 00:00:24.280 Sid, Ruth, a couple others. 00:00:24.280 --> 00:00:30.859 But we count January 2009 as our birthday, if a church has a birthday. 00:00:31.820 --> 00:00:34.400 We're almost halfway through our third year. 00:00:35.939 --> 00:00:42.320 And God is blessing us even through the summer, when if you would have asked us in March what summer would have been like, 00:00:42.780 --> 00:00:43.840 it wouldn't have been like this. 00:00:43.900 --> 00:00:47.820 We thought May through July would be maybe 20, 30 people. 00:00:48.060 --> 00:00:49.540 And that's kind of been the last couple summers. 00:00:49.539 --> 00:00:54.460 So we're super excited about what God is doing and how He continues to amaze. 00:00:55.259 --> 00:01:04.680 Just the fact that Nathan and I have the ability alone to do any of this and be part of this is a sign of God's grace to us. 00:01:07.280 --> 00:01:12.159 First three years of a new church plant are an important time for several reasons. 00:01:12.280 --> 00:01:13.799 And I'm only going to give you two this morning. 00:01:14.159 --> 00:01:17.900 The first one is the newness starts to wear off. 00:01:17.900 --> 00:01:23.520 You buy a pair of jeans, you wear those jeans, you get holes in the jeans and then they're no good, 00:01:23.600 --> 00:01:27.320 except unless you buy jeans with holes in them and then they're perfect. 00:01:27.520 --> 00:01:32.940 But with a church, the newness tends to wear off. 00:01:33.040 --> 00:01:35.640 Now, for us, there wasn't really newness. 00:01:36.080 --> 00:01:37.800 We didn't move from California. 00:01:39.060 --> 00:01:44.500 God called us here and found a building and started a church and 300 people showed up. 00:01:44.500 --> 00:01:47.439 There wasn't this big, giant, good story to tell. 00:01:47.900 --> 00:01:54.160 But we now see how God has been doing some great things among us. 00:01:54.159 --> 00:02:05.319 We must always be dependent on God and plead with Him to continue to bless here at Christ Family Church. 00:02:07.000 --> 00:02:12.120 For a church, the newness sometimes tends to wear off and then people tend to leave. 00:02:12.280 --> 00:02:15.259 And, you know, you can just kind of fill in the blanks. 00:02:15.259 --> 00:02:24.120 The other reason is usually a church reaches a point between two and three years where more people need to be involved in ministry, serving and volunteering. 00:02:24.639 --> 00:02:34.620 Now, up to this point, the elders, the leaders, some people, the wives of those can handle most of what the needs are. 00:02:34.620 --> 00:02:47.580 But as the church grows, we come into a transition year or years, getting people in places, getting ministry set up, getting gifts matched up with what they're doing, what people are doing. 00:02:47.580 --> 00:02:52.540 I'm getting, as Nathan said last week of you here, getting program, non-program started. 00:02:54.840 --> 00:02:57.100 It's just just a couple of reasons. 00:02:57.640 --> 00:03:09.600 With that said, this morning, I want to talk about this summer, the fall, the future of Christ Family Church by discussing a topic that many times have been mentioned in here at Christ Family Church. 00:03:09.680 --> 00:03:11.460 And that is missional church. 00:03:11.460 --> 00:03:14.140 What is missional church? 00:03:14.740 --> 00:03:15.760 It's a word. 00:03:15.920 --> 00:03:19.180 Missional is a word that's thrown out a lot in evangelicalism. 00:03:19.500 --> 00:03:21.000 There's books written on it. 00:03:21.340 --> 00:03:22.640 People blog about it. 00:03:23.040 --> 00:03:26.080 People start churches based on it alone. 00:03:27.460 --> 00:03:33.700 College Bible study is even doing a Bible study that that topic comes up a lot on Thursday nights. 00:03:34.080 --> 00:03:35.980 The idea is nothing new. 00:03:36.100 --> 00:03:36.980 It's biblical. 00:03:37.760 --> 00:03:40.760 It is New Testament and it is Old Testament. 00:03:40.759 --> 00:03:45.079 Think of Abraham or Abram at the time where God told him to get up and go. 00:03:45.959 --> 00:03:47.879 Didn't tell them where, but to go. 00:03:50.179 --> 00:03:57.399 Missional is the idea that all of us, young and old, rich and poor, tall and short are all missionaries. 00:03:58.019 --> 00:03:59.639 We are the sent ones. 00:04:00.799 --> 00:04:02.239 Turn to Matthew 28. 00:04:02.939 --> 00:04:08.120 You guys, if you know anything about our direction, you know where we're headed. 00:04:08.120 --> 00:04:10.900 We're going to be in Matthew and then we're going to be in Titus. 00:04:14.039 --> 00:04:18.019 Matthew 28 is the last chapter of the book of Matthew. 00:04:18.019 --> 00:04:24.019 And at the end of the chapter, Jesus gives what we call the Great Commission to his disciples. 00:04:24.019 --> 00:04:26.740 And he says, 00:04:26.740 --> 00:04:28.879 And Jesus came and said to them, 00:04:28.879 --> 00:04:29.879 Go, therefore, 00:04:29.879 --> 00:04:55.879 Another way to say it is, 00:04:55.879 --> 00:04:56.680 In your going. 00:04:56.680 --> 00:04:57.680 Another way to say it is, 00:04:57.740 --> 00:04:58.540 As you go. 00:05:00.300 --> 00:05:02.319 We are the sent ones. 00:05:02.420 --> 00:05:03.439 We are the ones to go. 00:05:03.579 --> 00:05:05.500 Now, Jesus is speaking to his disciples, 00:05:05.500 --> 00:05:11.860 so you can make the argument that he's talking to his disciples and we aren't disciples. 00:05:13.699 --> 00:05:14.879 I'm sorry, you're wrong. 00:05:15.480 --> 00:05:18.120 If you are a Christian and you are his disciples, 00:05:18.500 --> 00:05:20.079 and this applies to you. 00:05:20.079 --> 00:05:23.060 This is what's so powerful about the Great Commission. 00:05:24.279 --> 00:05:25.379 Verse 18 says that, 00:05:25.599 --> 00:05:28.419 All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 00:05:29.159 --> 00:05:30.219 Go, therefore. 00:05:30.680 --> 00:05:33.439 So, Jesus has been given all authority in heaven and earth. 00:05:33.539 --> 00:05:35.399 So, in light of that, now go. 00:05:35.519 --> 00:05:40.719 So, out of Christ, we go and we minister and we share the good news of the gospel. 00:05:42.219 --> 00:05:43.740 Jesus gives them authority. 00:05:44.120 --> 00:05:47.779 And they go and reproduce followers of Christ. 00:05:47.779 --> 00:05:50.279 And if we go back, 00:05:50.559 --> 00:05:53.379 You and I are descendants of those disciples. 00:05:54.559 --> 00:05:54.839 Okay? 00:05:55.079 --> 00:05:59.199 We are disciple descendants of the first 11 disciples. 00:05:59.659 --> 00:06:00.619 So cool. 00:06:01.119 --> 00:06:02.939 If you just think about it that way. 00:06:03.919 --> 00:06:08.339 Now, we can live on the legacy of these men by making disciples ourselves. 00:06:09.259 --> 00:06:12.399 We must obey what Christ has told us. 00:06:12.399 --> 00:06:15.099 And here clearly, go. 00:06:15.519 --> 00:06:20.159 In your going, as you go, as you live your life, make disciples. 00:06:21.399 --> 00:06:26.639 So, when was the last time that you had an evangelistic conversation with someone? 00:06:28.539 --> 00:06:33.899 When was the last time that you talked about the gospel outside of this building or community group? 00:06:33.899 --> 00:06:37.079 Now, these are questions that have to be asked. 00:06:37.739 --> 00:06:39.899 We have to ask these questions of ourselves. 00:06:40.319 --> 00:06:41.259 Of each other. 00:06:42.239 --> 00:06:43.739 If we are the sent ones. 00:06:44.419 --> 00:06:45.919 If we are to be missional. 00:06:46.000 --> 00:06:47.060 To be missionaries. 00:06:47.620 --> 00:06:50.239 Then we have to look through that lens as we live. 00:06:50.339 --> 00:06:51.120 As we go. 00:06:51.639 --> 00:06:53.500 No matter where that is. 00:06:53.500 --> 00:06:59.279 We have to be like missionaries to a foreign land. 00:07:02.240 --> 00:07:05.319 Even if we have been here our whole lives. 00:07:06.060 --> 00:07:09.819 We still have to act and live like missionaries. 00:07:10.980 --> 00:07:14.600 Being missional puts the emphasis on what happens outside of this building. 00:07:14.720 --> 00:07:16.759 What happens outside of these 14 acres. 00:07:20.060 --> 00:07:22.800 Far more important than what happens in here. 00:07:23.939 --> 00:07:26.040 Our mission field is where we work. 00:07:26.519 --> 00:07:27.540 Where we live. 00:07:27.860 --> 00:07:28.639 Where we play. 00:07:28.779 --> 00:07:29.920 And is where we have been sent. 00:07:31.040 --> 00:07:32.959 So, now turn to Titus chapter 3. 00:07:36.360 --> 00:07:37.720 Titus chapter 3. 00:07:38.379 --> 00:07:40.000 Paul lays out for Titus. 00:07:43.279 --> 00:07:45.939 What a healthy missional church looks like. 00:07:49.160 --> 00:07:51.000 It's right after the Timothys. 00:07:51.259 --> 00:07:52.259 Right before Philemon. 00:07:53.500 --> 00:08:00.540 In Titus chapter 1 is about qualified leadership. 00:08:01.740 --> 00:08:05.079 Guys who are in leadership positions must be qualified. 00:08:05.759 --> 00:08:08.399 They must be placed there by God. 00:08:09.600 --> 00:08:11.040 So, you have to have the proper leadership. 00:08:11.220 --> 00:08:14.139 Now, qualified not in schooling or training. 00:08:14.279 --> 00:08:16.579 I'm one that's not been to seminary. 00:08:16.579 --> 00:08:18.159 But in life. 00:08:18.159 --> 00:08:19.399 In integrity. 00:08:20.000 --> 00:08:24.979 Does their life match the qualifications of Titus 1 or 1 Timothy 3? 00:08:26.579 --> 00:08:29.039 Chapter 2 is about proper teaching. 00:08:29.439 --> 00:08:30.360 Sound doctrine. 00:08:31.019 --> 00:08:32.539 Is discipleship happening? 00:08:33.299 --> 00:08:35.699 Is the Bible being preached and taught? 00:08:35.700 --> 00:08:43.240 Or are all of us being tossed to and fro by every wind and doctrine as Paul writes to Timothy? 00:08:43.240 --> 00:08:45.799 And then we come to chapter 3. 00:08:46.700 --> 00:08:49.220 Chapter 3 is all about missional living. 00:08:49.379 --> 00:08:51.039 Living as missionaries. 00:08:51.980 --> 00:08:53.620 Being the sent ones. 00:08:53.620 --> 00:08:56.240 So, let's read chapter 3. 00:08:56.320 --> 00:08:57.539 We're going to skip a couple verses. 00:08:58.600 --> 00:09:00.179 And then we'll dig in. 00:09:00.179 --> 00:09:04.599 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities. 00:09:05.199 --> 00:09:06.059 To be obedient. 00:09:06.659 --> 00:09:08.399 To be ready for every good work. 00:09:08.899 --> 00:09:10.539 To speak evil of no one. 00:09:11.039 --> 00:09:12.359 To avoid quarreling. 00:09:12.859 --> 00:09:13.879 To be gentle. 00:09:14.099 --> 00:09:16.519 And to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 00:09:17.799 --> 00:09:20.000 For we ourselves were once foolish. 00:09:20.839 --> 00:09:21.399 Disobedient. 00:09:21.839 --> 00:09:22.559 Led astray. 00:09:22.939 --> 00:09:24.939 Slaves to various passions and pleasures. 00:09:25.579 --> 00:09:27.539 Passing our days in malice and envy. 00:09:27.539 --> 00:09:29.439 Hated by others. 00:09:29.919 --> 00:09:30.779 And hating one another. 00:09:32.259 --> 00:09:36.339 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared. 00:09:36.839 --> 00:09:37.879 He saved us. 00:09:38.259 --> 00:09:40.699 Not because works done by us in righteousness. 00:09:41.399 --> 00:09:42.980 But according to His mercy. 00:09:43.539 --> 00:09:46.879 By the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. 00:09:47.419 --> 00:09:50.500 Whom He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior. 00:09:51.000 --> 00:09:53.379 So that being justified by His grace. 00:09:53.379 --> 00:09:57.360 We might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 00:09:57.819 --> 00:09:59.199 The saying is trustworthy. 00:09:59.899 --> 00:10:02.039 And I want you to insist on these things. 00:10:02.259 --> 00:10:04.559 So that those who have believed in God. 00:10:04.819 --> 00:10:07.539 May be careful to devote themselves to good works. 00:10:08.759 --> 00:10:12.240 These things are excellent and profitable for people. 00:10:12.240 --> 00:10:14.960 But avoid foolish controversies. 00:10:15.820 --> 00:10:16.419 Genealogies. 00:10:16.700 --> 00:10:18.519 Dissensions and quarrels about the law. 00:10:18.620 --> 00:10:21.100 For they are unprofitable and worthless. 00:10:21.740 --> 00:10:24.019 As for a person who stirs up division. 00:10:24.460 --> 00:10:26.379 After warning him once and then twice. 00:10:26.519 --> 00:10:28.299 Have nothing more to do with him. 00:10:28.860 --> 00:10:31.960 Knowing that such a person is warped and sinful. 00:10:32.519 --> 00:10:34.159 He is self condemned. 00:10:34.320 --> 00:10:35.460 Down to verse 14. 00:10:35.460 --> 00:10:39.800 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works. 00:10:40.220 --> 00:10:42.780 So as to help cases of urgent need. 00:10:43.220 --> 00:10:44.420 And not be unfruitful. 00:10:45.120 --> 00:10:47.259 All who are with me send greetings to you. 00:10:47.620 --> 00:10:49.440 Greet those who love us in the faith. 00:10:50.080 --> 00:10:51.300 Grace be with you all. 00:10:52.060 --> 00:10:54.639 Now this chapter is very practical. 00:10:55.780 --> 00:10:57.660 For writing of Paul. 00:10:57.659 --> 00:10:57.740 Paul. 00:10:59.299 --> 00:11:01.879 It is very practical and very clear. 00:11:02.379 --> 00:11:04.799 There is not a lot of hidden meanings here. 00:11:06.159 --> 00:11:06.600 So these. 00:11:06.939 --> 00:11:08.500 I think I have five points. 00:11:09.219 --> 00:11:09.980 Nothing special. 00:11:10.100 --> 00:11:11.480 Nothing deep about them. 00:11:11.579 --> 00:11:14.039 Very very practical and applicable to our lives. 00:11:14.899 --> 00:11:15.919 To be missional. 00:11:16.079 --> 00:11:17.480 To live a missional life. 00:11:17.639 --> 00:11:18.439 To be a missionary. 00:11:19.199 --> 00:11:21.819 The first thing we have to be is a good citizen. 00:11:22.500 --> 00:11:23.799 And that is found in verse 1. 00:11:24.159 --> 00:11:25.480 Have to be a good citizen. 00:11:25.480 --> 00:11:29.620 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities. 00:11:30.019 --> 00:11:30.920 To be obedient. 00:11:32.139 --> 00:11:34.560 To be ready for every good work. 00:11:35.899 --> 00:11:38.860 No matter what side of the fence you fall on. 00:11:39.539 --> 00:11:39.800 Okay. 00:11:40.539 --> 00:11:42.620 This world is full of division. 00:11:42.779 --> 00:11:44.279 So no matter what side you fall on. 00:11:44.700 --> 00:11:45.340 Democrat. 00:11:45.639 --> 00:11:46.180 Republican. 00:11:46.759 --> 00:11:47.500 Right wing. 00:11:47.879 --> 00:11:48.420 Left wing. 00:11:48.800 --> 00:11:49.440 Conservative. 00:11:50.060 --> 00:11:50.420 Liberal. 00:11:50.659 --> 00:11:51.440 Doesn't matter. 00:11:52.039 --> 00:11:52.740 There is division. 00:11:52.740 --> 00:11:56.000 And there are a lot of people who think the answer to. 00:11:56.360 --> 00:11:58.019 Is to just reject the rule. 00:11:58.180 --> 00:11:59.019 Reject the rulers. 00:11:59.220 --> 00:12:00.019 Fight for freedom. 00:12:00.180 --> 00:12:01.120 Those in charge. 00:12:01.460 --> 00:12:01.980 Forget them. 00:12:04.919 --> 00:12:06.060 With that thought. 00:12:06.240 --> 00:12:07.220 In Matthew 22. 00:12:07.399 --> 00:12:09.019 The Pharisees come to Jesus. 00:12:09.539 --> 00:12:10.879 Now the Pharisees thought. 00:12:11.379 --> 00:12:13.000 That the Messiah was going to come. 00:12:13.080 --> 00:12:14.000 And they were going to save. 00:12:14.120 --> 00:12:15.960 The Messiah was going to save them from this. 00:12:16.399 --> 00:12:16.759 Rule. 00:12:17.279 --> 00:12:18.100 That they were under. 00:12:18.980 --> 00:12:19.659 From Rome. 00:12:19.659 --> 00:12:23.439 And the Pharisees thought. 00:12:23.539 --> 00:12:23.699 Okay. 00:12:23.759 --> 00:12:25.039 Let's try to trick Jesus. 00:12:25.139 --> 00:12:26.319 So they asked him a question. 00:12:26.439 --> 00:12:28.620 Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. 00:12:28.819 --> 00:12:29.500 Or not. 00:12:31.659 --> 00:12:33.339 And thinking that. 00:12:33.439 --> 00:12:35.399 That if Jesus claims to be the Messiah. 00:12:35.579 --> 00:12:37.079 If he claims to be God. 00:12:37.679 --> 00:12:39.679 If he claims not to be of this world. 00:12:39.759 --> 00:12:40.500 Then he'll answer. 00:12:42.139 --> 00:12:43.100 Blaspheming Caesar. 00:12:43.639 --> 00:12:45.159 And then they could turn him in. 00:12:45.159 --> 00:12:49.919 And it's said that they marveled at his response. 00:12:51.719 --> 00:12:52.439 Jesus says. 00:12:52.740 --> 00:12:55.059 Whose likeness and inscription is this? 00:12:56.100 --> 00:12:57.159 And they answered him. 00:12:57.240 --> 00:12:57.519 Of course. 00:12:57.600 --> 00:12:58.159 That it's Caesar. 00:12:58.620 --> 00:12:59.100 Therefore. 00:12:59.500 --> 00:13:00.240 Render to Caesar. 00:13:00.240 --> 00:13:01.699 The things that are Caesar's. 00:13:01.779 --> 00:13:02.319 And to God. 00:13:02.379 --> 00:13:04.100 The things that are God's. 00:13:04.579 --> 00:13:05.399 In other words. 00:13:05.759 --> 00:13:06.860 Submit to the rulers. 00:13:06.860 --> 00:13:07.879 And the authorities. 00:13:09.159 --> 00:13:10.980 God has placed the kings. 00:13:11.279 --> 00:13:13.220 He has put them in power to rule. 00:13:14.160 --> 00:13:16.180 So whether you are under suffering. 00:13:17.040 --> 00:13:18.240 Or in plenty. 00:13:18.399 --> 00:13:19.960 God will be just in the end. 00:13:20.639 --> 00:13:21.220 Right now. 00:13:21.300 --> 00:13:22.980 Our job is to submit. 00:13:23.279 --> 00:13:24.700 To those authorities. 00:13:26.040 --> 00:13:27.160 This word of submission. 00:13:27.480 --> 00:13:29.279 Is a military term. 00:13:30.240 --> 00:13:31.920 Lining up under the direction. 00:13:32.160 --> 00:13:33.660 Of the person in charge. 00:13:34.540 --> 00:13:36.060 So in this context. 00:13:36.160 --> 00:13:37.080 It's a perfect fit. 00:13:37.080 --> 00:13:38.840 We are to line up underneath. 00:13:39.240 --> 00:13:41.080 The leaders that God has put there. 00:13:41.080 --> 00:13:43.020 Being missional. 00:13:43.340 --> 00:13:44.320 Accepts the leaders. 00:13:45.540 --> 00:13:47.160 And we know that God is sovereign. 00:13:47.280 --> 00:13:48.280 And he has put them there. 00:13:49.639 --> 00:13:50.300 Being missional. 00:13:50.759 --> 00:13:51.160 Missional. 00:13:51.379 --> 00:13:52.139 Accepts the leaders. 00:13:52.960 --> 00:13:54.040 They may be right. 00:13:54.220 --> 00:13:55.120 They may be wrong. 00:13:55.200 --> 00:13:56.020 They may be left wing. 00:13:56.080 --> 00:13:56.920 They may be right wing. 00:13:57.639 --> 00:13:59.060 But we accept them. 00:13:59.520 --> 00:14:00.580 As our leaders. 00:14:01.540 --> 00:14:02.560 And Jesus knew. 00:14:02.639 --> 00:14:03.879 When they asked him the question. 00:14:04.000 --> 00:14:05.340 He knew who Caesar was. 00:14:05.720 --> 00:14:07.080 He knew about the taxes. 00:14:07.220 --> 00:14:08.040 He knew about how. 00:14:08.039 --> 00:14:10.939 How much he wasn't a people leader. 00:14:12.819 --> 00:14:13.500 Caesar was. 00:14:13.659 --> 00:14:14.839 Was all about Caesar. 00:14:15.000 --> 00:14:15.659 He knew that. 00:14:15.719 --> 00:14:16.679 And he still said. 00:14:16.959 --> 00:14:17.819 Render to Caesar. 00:14:17.919 --> 00:14:18.559 What is Caesar? 00:14:20.019 --> 00:14:21.279 Missional living is about. 00:14:21.459 --> 00:14:22.219 Seeing the world. 00:14:22.379 --> 00:14:23.759 Through a different lens. 00:14:24.819 --> 00:14:25.480 Now it doesn't mean. 00:14:25.579 --> 00:14:26.639 We accept injustice. 00:14:26.860 --> 00:14:27.980 We fight injustice. 00:14:28.980 --> 00:14:29.779 It doesn't. 00:14:30.259 --> 00:14:31.919 We help those who are affected. 00:14:32.159 --> 00:14:33.199 In injustice. 00:14:33.719 --> 00:14:34.379 It doesn't mean. 00:14:34.519 --> 00:14:35.519 We don't love the homeless. 00:14:35.679 --> 00:14:36.819 We fight for the homeless. 00:14:36.820 --> 00:14:38.260 It doesn't mean. 00:14:38.420 --> 00:14:39.440 We accept abortion. 00:14:39.580 --> 00:14:40.500 We fight against it. 00:14:40.540 --> 00:14:41.860 And we vote against it. 00:14:42.680 --> 00:14:43.760 But all of that. 00:14:43.940 --> 00:14:44.400 Is done. 00:14:44.480 --> 00:14:45.340 Under the submission. 00:14:45.940 --> 00:14:46.760 To authorities. 00:14:47.100 --> 00:14:47.640 And rulers. 00:14:48.360 --> 00:14:49.440 We pay our taxes. 00:14:49.820 --> 00:14:50.500 We don't cheat. 00:14:50.600 --> 00:14:51.300 On our taxes. 00:14:52.200 --> 00:14:53.040 We vote. 00:14:53.320 --> 00:14:54.000 We support. 00:14:54.100 --> 00:14:54.980 The city officers. 00:14:55.540 --> 00:14:56.300 We pray. 00:14:56.460 --> 00:14:57.000 For the leaders. 00:14:58.260 --> 00:14:59.440 You love the city. 00:14:59.500 --> 00:15:00.520 By loving the leaders. 00:15:00.800 --> 00:15:02.040 By supporting the leaders. 00:15:02.180 --> 00:15:02.800 And by submitting. 00:15:02.940 --> 00:15:03.480 To the leaders. 00:15:04.280 --> 00:15:05.240 So not only. 00:15:05.240 --> 00:15:06.300 Are we a good citizen. 00:15:06.299 --> 00:15:06.939 But we're also. 00:15:06.939 --> 00:15:07.699 A good neighbor. 00:15:08.879 --> 00:15:10.000 Look at the second part. 00:15:10.000 --> 00:15:10.879 Of verse one. 00:15:11.099 --> 00:15:12.179 And then verse two. 00:15:13.459 --> 00:15:14.079 Says. 00:15:14.759 --> 00:15:15.740 To be ready. 00:15:15.740 --> 00:15:17.079 For every good work. 00:15:17.399 --> 00:15:18.379 To speak evil. 00:15:18.379 --> 00:15:19.039 Of no one. 00:15:19.120 --> 00:15:20.459 To avoid quarreling. 00:15:20.579 --> 00:15:21.399 To be gentle. 00:15:21.659 --> 00:15:23.199 And to show perfect courtesy. 00:15:23.199 --> 00:15:24.079 Toward all. 00:15:24.519 --> 00:15:24.839 People. 00:15:25.699 --> 00:15:26.719 We have a message. 00:15:27.179 --> 00:15:28.539 That needs to be proclaimed. 00:15:29.500 --> 00:15:30.819 We have a sermon. 00:15:30.819 --> 00:15:32.019 That needs to be preached. 00:15:32.740 --> 00:15:34.159 But no one will listen. 00:15:34.159 --> 00:15:35.159 If we are jerks. 00:15:35.159 --> 00:15:36.079 In the community. 00:15:36.379 --> 00:15:37.000 And to our neighbors. 00:15:38.819 --> 00:15:39.959 When was the last time. 00:15:40.059 --> 00:15:40.679 That you did something. 00:15:40.679 --> 00:15:41.339 For a neighbor. 00:15:41.480 --> 00:15:42.179 Without wanting. 00:15:42.319 --> 00:15:43.379 Or expecting something. 00:15:43.519 --> 00:15:44.319 In return. 00:15:46.279 --> 00:15:46.679 Now. 00:15:47.240 --> 00:15:47.360 That's. 00:15:47.360 --> 00:15:47.679 That's. 00:15:47.860 --> 00:15:48.000 That's. 00:15:48.000 --> 00:15:48.980 That's a hard question. 00:15:49.139 --> 00:15:49.980 To answer. 00:15:50.219 --> 00:15:51.000 It's a hard question. 00:15:51.000 --> 00:15:51.620 To be asked. 00:15:51.639 --> 00:15:52.519 And I'm asking it. 00:15:52.879 --> 00:15:53.759 And I want you to know. 00:15:53.839 --> 00:15:54.860 That I've already asked myself. 00:15:54.939 --> 00:15:55.579 That question. 00:15:57.639 --> 00:15:58.719 When was the last time. 00:15:58.799 --> 00:15:59.319 That you were willing. 00:15:59.319 --> 00:16:00.100 To do that. 00:16:00.100 --> 00:16:03.019 Living. 00:16:03.320 --> 00:16:05.040 As a missionary. 00:16:05.560 --> 00:16:06.620 Not only must be nice. 00:16:06.680 --> 00:16:07.180 We must not. 00:16:07.320 --> 00:16:08.800 Not only be nice to people. 00:16:08.879 --> 00:16:09.480 But we also. 00:16:10.259 --> 00:16:11.200 Must know. 00:16:11.500 --> 00:16:11.899 The people. 00:16:12.019 --> 00:16:12.680 We must know. 00:16:12.820 --> 00:16:13.320 Our neighbors. 00:16:13.940 --> 00:16:15.240 Know those around us. 00:16:16.259 --> 00:16:18.159 To speak evil of no one. 00:16:18.639 --> 00:16:19.759 Avoid quarreling. 00:16:20.879 --> 00:16:22.720 Does your mouth have a filter on it? 00:16:23.100 --> 00:16:27.379 Does your brain have a filter on it? 00:16:27.379 --> 00:16:29.759 Do you go out of your way. 00:16:29.840 --> 00:16:30.340 To argue? 00:16:31.580 --> 00:16:32.600 Do you gossip. 00:16:32.799 --> 00:16:33.740 And slander people? 00:16:34.360 --> 00:16:34.639 Now. 00:16:34.700 --> 00:16:35.620 If God sent you. 00:16:35.700 --> 00:16:36.220 If you left. 00:16:36.299 --> 00:16:36.700 Dahlonega. 00:16:36.779 --> 00:16:37.139 Georgia. 00:16:37.519 --> 00:16:38.740 And God was sending you. 00:16:38.820 --> 00:16:39.500 To the Sudan. 00:16:40.039 --> 00:16:40.700 In Africa. 00:16:41.759 --> 00:16:42.659 As a missionary. 00:16:43.179 --> 00:16:44.600 You are not going to go. 00:16:44.820 --> 00:16:45.700 And talk negative. 00:16:45.899 --> 00:16:46.820 About the people there. 00:16:47.240 --> 00:16:48.100 You're not going to start. 00:16:48.200 --> 00:16:49.059 Calling names. 00:16:49.159 --> 00:16:49.980 And talking negative. 00:16:49.980 --> 00:16:52.100 About the way things are done. 00:16:52.220 --> 00:16:53.480 And you're going to go there. 00:16:53.500 --> 00:16:54.679 And you're going to love people. 00:16:54.960 --> 00:16:56.220 And you're going to be part of the community. 00:16:56.279 --> 00:16:57.360 And you're going to try to help that. 00:16:58.139 --> 00:17:00.460 So why are we doing anything different. 00:17:01.639 --> 00:17:02.039 Here. 00:17:02.879 --> 00:17:04.240 If we are missionaries. 00:17:04.460 --> 00:17:04.779 Here. 00:17:05.640 --> 00:17:07.500 Then we must live the same way we would. 00:17:07.900 --> 00:17:08.460 In Sudan. 00:17:08.740 --> 00:17:09.519 Or in New Zealand. 00:17:09.619 --> 00:17:10.240 Or in Australia. 00:17:10.400 --> 00:17:11.140 Or in wherever. 00:17:11.559 --> 00:17:12.180 That is. 00:17:12.859 --> 00:17:13.180 We've. 00:17:13.859 --> 00:17:15.400 We've romanticized these. 00:17:15.680 --> 00:17:17.079 Big trips that we take. 00:17:17.140 --> 00:17:17.700 When here. 00:17:17.700 --> 00:17:19.779 We're called just as much as we're called to there. 00:17:23.099 --> 00:17:24.299 It says be gentle. 00:17:24.859 --> 00:17:26.099 A fruit of the spirit. 00:17:26.099 --> 00:17:27.699 And listed in Galatians 5. 00:17:28.199 --> 00:17:29.639 Another word for gentleness. 00:17:29.839 --> 00:17:30.740 Is considerate. 00:17:31.879 --> 00:17:34.259 We should be willing to defer to others. 00:17:35.119 --> 00:17:37.199 Even if that means to lose status. 00:17:37.199 --> 00:17:38.419 Or the upper hand. 00:17:39.099 --> 00:17:40.679 We like the upper hand. 00:17:40.680 --> 00:17:44.840 To show perfect courtesy towards all people. 00:17:45.940 --> 00:17:47.600 Another way that is said. 00:17:47.799 --> 00:17:49.180 Is show true humility. 00:17:50.779 --> 00:17:52.320 This means that we have the willingness. 00:17:52.560 --> 00:17:54.080 And ability to look to the needs. 00:17:54.180 --> 00:17:55.460 And desires of others. 00:17:56.920 --> 00:17:57.799 Do you look to others. 00:17:57.799 --> 00:17:59.720 And try to fill their needs. 00:17:59.720 --> 00:18:01.460 Are you selfless? 00:18:01.460 --> 00:18:01.559 This. 00:18:07.059 --> 00:18:07.860 It says. 00:18:08.000 --> 00:18:09.640 Toward all people. 00:18:11.299 --> 00:18:12.920 Now this is not hyperbole. 00:18:13.420 --> 00:18:14.660 Paul's not exaggerating. 00:18:15.059 --> 00:18:16.220 When he says all people. 00:18:16.319 --> 00:18:16.740 He means. 00:18:17.240 --> 00:18:17.980 All people. 00:18:19.579 --> 00:18:20.140 Christian. 00:18:20.259 --> 00:18:20.900 Non-Christian. 00:18:22.900 --> 00:18:25.539 Mission of living is centered on a greater good. 00:18:26.180 --> 00:18:28.420 A life that speaks to the lost around us. 00:18:28.420 --> 00:18:29.120 With word. 00:18:29.620 --> 00:18:30.640 And with deed. 00:18:31.320 --> 00:18:32.360 To all people. 00:18:33.480 --> 00:18:34.259 Now we've all been. 00:18:34.600 --> 00:18:36.740 Everybody in here has been to either a coffee shop. 00:18:36.800 --> 00:18:37.400 Or a restaurant. 00:18:38.759 --> 00:18:39.060 Okay. 00:18:39.300 --> 00:18:41.480 I can safely say that. 00:18:42.920 --> 00:18:45.380 Do you care more about the ingredients. 00:18:45.840 --> 00:18:48.920 And the way that the barista is making your coffee. 00:18:49.400 --> 00:18:50.779 Or do you care more about the barista. 00:18:50.920 --> 00:18:51.759 Her himself. 00:18:52.740 --> 00:18:54.180 Do you care more about the food. 00:18:54.279 --> 00:18:55.740 That is being provided for you. 00:18:55.740 --> 00:18:58.799 Or do you care more about the server. 00:18:59.079 --> 00:19:00.120 Who brought it to you. 00:19:02.519 --> 00:19:03.220 Here's some. 00:19:04.019 --> 00:19:04.779 Let me find it. 00:19:04.799 --> 00:19:05.599 Here's some practical. 00:19:07.599 --> 00:19:09.620 Practical ideas for living missionally. 00:19:09.839 --> 00:19:11.359 By being a good neighbor. 00:19:12.140 --> 00:19:12.380 Okay. 00:19:13.440 --> 00:19:15.200 This is from Jonathan Dodson. 00:19:15.299 --> 00:19:16.799 Who's lead pastor in Austin. 00:19:17.220 --> 00:19:17.660 Texas. 00:19:18.140 --> 00:19:20.140 At a church that he planted a few years ago. 00:19:21.740 --> 00:19:22.339 Says. 00:19:22.480 --> 00:19:23.799 Eat with non-Christians. 00:19:23.799 --> 00:19:26.299 Do you eat with non-Christians. 00:19:26.359 --> 00:19:27.899 Do you have lunch with your co-workers. 00:19:29.099 --> 00:19:31.539 Do you invite neighbors over for family dinner. 00:19:33.519 --> 00:19:36.519 Do you cook out and invite Christians and non-Christians. 00:19:37.879 --> 00:19:38.359 Says. 00:19:38.559 --> 00:19:40.980 We have to flee the Christian subculture. 00:19:43.279 --> 00:19:43.480 Okay. 00:19:43.519 --> 00:19:45.539 Now I don't know if this applies to a lot of us. 00:19:45.599 --> 00:19:46.819 Maybe some of you college students. 00:19:46.899 --> 00:19:49.000 And maybe somebody in here lives really close to town. 00:19:49.619 --> 00:19:50.039 Walk. 00:19:50.220 --> 00:19:51.159 Don't drive. 00:19:51.759 --> 00:19:52.700 Walk places. 00:19:52.700 --> 00:19:55.559 Say hello to people you don't know. 00:19:56.039 --> 00:19:57.279 Strike up conversations. 00:19:58.600 --> 00:20:00.259 Take interest in your neighbors. 00:20:00.380 --> 00:20:02.160 Now you certainly can walk around your neighborhoods. 00:20:03.799 --> 00:20:04.819 Be a regular. 00:20:06.460 --> 00:20:10.200 Instead of hopping all over the city for gas and groceries. 00:20:10.200 --> 00:20:12.080 And haircuts. 00:20:12.200 --> 00:20:12.880 And eating out. 00:20:13.000 --> 00:20:14.140 Be a regular somewhere. 00:20:15.819 --> 00:20:16.340 Smile. 00:20:16.559 --> 00:20:17.460 Ask questions. 00:20:17.620 --> 00:20:19.100 Build relationships with people. 00:20:19.220 --> 00:20:20.140 Be a regular. 00:20:20.140 --> 00:20:20.300 Talk. 00:20:22.300 --> 00:20:22.660 Talk. 00:20:23.320 --> 00:20:24.480 This made me laugh. 00:20:24.920 --> 00:20:26.180 Talk to your co-workers. 00:20:26.780 --> 00:20:27.840 It made me laugh because. 00:20:28.200 --> 00:20:30.480 I put blinders on when I get to work. 00:20:30.980 --> 00:20:31.140 I mean. 00:20:31.240 --> 00:20:32.380 I only work with one person. 00:20:32.460 --> 00:20:32.960 Then that's me. 00:20:33.040 --> 00:20:34.759 So it would be kind of weird if I talk to myself. 00:20:35.020 --> 00:20:35.020 00:20:36.660 --> 00:20:37.780 But if I've got something. 00:20:37.880 --> 00:20:38.960 If I've got a task at hand. 00:20:39.040 --> 00:20:40.440 I'm headed at that task. 00:20:40.480 --> 00:20:41.220 And only that task. 00:20:41.220 --> 00:20:43.360 So I tend to not talk to people. 00:20:43.360 --> 00:20:44.799 I just want to go and get it done. 00:20:45.000 --> 00:20:45.860 And you know. 00:20:45.920 --> 00:20:47.720 People have problems and issues. 00:20:47.980 --> 00:20:49.660 And then they make your life a little more difficult. 00:20:50.059 --> 00:20:52.000 And talk to your co-workers. 00:20:53.299 --> 00:20:55.519 Take your breaks with intentionality. 00:20:56.279 --> 00:20:57.620 Show interest in them. 00:20:57.619 --> 00:20:59.619 Take your breaks with intentionality. 00:21:02.179 --> 00:21:03.859 Participate in city events. 00:21:04.199 --> 00:21:06.179 Go to fundraisers and festivals. 00:21:06.479 --> 00:21:06.979 Cleanups. 00:21:07.099 --> 00:21:08.439 Summer shows and concerts. 00:21:09.459 --> 00:21:10.739 Study the culture. 00:21:11.519 --> 00:21:12.419 Pray for the city. 00:21:13.759 --> 00:21:14.500 And then lastly. 00:21:14.719 --> 00:21:15.779 Serve your neighbors. 00:21:16.879 --> 00:21:18.399 Help a neighbor by weeding. 00:21:18.619 --> 00:21:18.959 Mowing. 00:21:19.199 --> 00:21:19.599 Building. 00:21:20.459 --> 00:21:21.379 Building a cabinet. 00:21:21.559 --> 00:21:22.459 Fixing a car. 00:21:23.079 --> 00:21:23.919 Serve your neighbors. 00:21:23.920 --> 00:21:28.340 Simple ways of being a good neighbor. 00:21:32.100 --> 00:21:34.480 Let me be straight with you though. 00:21:34.539 --> 00:21:35.840 These are great ideas. 00:21:36.100 --> 00:21:37.640 These are great things to be done. 00:21:38.980 --> 00:21:41.000 But if we're not people of integrity. 00:21:42.539 --> 00:21:45.180 Meaning our talk and our walk line up. 00:21:47.259 --> 00:21:48.400 Then they're worthless. 00:21:49.880 --> 00:21:52.120 Then they speak more to our depravity. 00:21:52.240 --> 00:21:53.340 Than they do to the gospel. 00:21:53.339 --> 00:21:55.599 They speak more to how bad we are. 00:21:55.659 --> 00:21:56.919 Than how good God is. 00:21:57.980 --> 00:22:00.519 Our words must line up with our actions. 00:22:00.819 --> 00:22:01.339 Inside. 00:22:01.879 --> 00:22:02.519 And out. 00:22:03.480 --> 00:22:03.959 So. 00:22:04.319 --> 00:22:05.819 We're supposed to be a good citizen. 00:22:06.319 --> 00:22:07.859 But not only a good citizen. 00:22:07.980 --> 00:22:08.679 A good neighbor. 00:22:10.740 --> 00:22:11.199 Next. 00:22:11.299 --> 00:22:13.099 We're supposed to do good works. 00:22:15.399 --> 00:22:18.459 Let's look at the second part of verse 8. 00:22:18.519 --> 00:22:19.359 We'll read verse 8. 00:22:19.419 --> 00:22:20.099 Verse 14. 00:22:20.240 --> 00:22:22.740 But kind of highlight the second parts of these verses. 00:22:23.339 --> 00:22:25.480 Now of course. 00:22:25.559 --> 00:22:26.119 All of this. 00:22:26.179 --> 00:22:26.740 That I've kind of. 00:22:26.959 --> 00:22:27.519 Given you. 00:22:27.659 --> 00:22:28.659 Has been good works. 00:22:28.720 --> 00:22:29.799 They've been good things. 00:22:30.740 --> 00:22:32.079 But look at verse 8. 00:22:32.139 --> 00:22:33.079 And verse 14. 00:22:34.079 --> 00:22:35.019 Says the saying. 00:22:35.159 --> 00:22:36.359 The saying is trustworthy. 00:22:37.099 --> 00:22:38.799 And I want you to insist. 00:22:38.939 --> 00:22:39.839 On these things. 00:22:39.939 --> 00:22:40.659 So that those. 00:22:40.779 --> 00:22:42.079 Who have believed in God. 00:22:42.559 --> 00:22:43.399 May be careful. 00:22:43.500 --> 00:22:44.459 To devote themselves. 00:22:44.599 --> 00:22:45.419 To good works. 00:22:45.420 --> 00:22:46.560 These things. 00:22:46.560 --> 00:22:47.720 These things are excellent. 00:22:47.720 --> 00:22:48.620 And profitable. 00:22:49.200 --> 00:22:50.220 For people. 00:22:51.640 --> 00:22:52.640 Now good works. 00:22:52.680 --> 00:22:53.220 Is a theme. 00:22:53.320 --> 00:22:53.860 That is repeated. 00:22:53.860 --> 00:22:54.860 Throughout Titus. 00:22:55.700 --> 00:22:56.480 Chapter 2. 00:22:56.519 --> 00:22:57.120 Verse 7. 00:22:57.440 --> 00:22:57.960 Chapter 2. 00:22:58.000 --> 00:22:58.740 Verse 14. 00:22:59.180 --> 00:22:59.779 Chapter 3. 00:22:59.840 --> 00:23:00.360 Verse 1. 00:23:00.440 --> 00:23:00.860 Verse 8. 00:23:00.900 --> 00:23:01.539 Verse 14. 00:23:01.640 --> 00:23:02.940 All use this term. 00:23:03.380 --> 00:23:04.320 I didn't expect you guys. 00:23:04.340 --> 00:23:04.960 To write that down. 00:23:06.759 --> 00:23:07.279 All. 00:23:07.680 --> 00:23:08.360 Of those. 00:23:08.460 --> 00:23:08.860 Use. 00:23:09.080 --> 00:23:09.779 This term. 00:23:09.920 --> 00:23:10.640 Good works. 00:23:11.340 --> 00:23:12.180 Paul knows. 00:23:12.259 --> 00:23:12.700 The need. 00:23:12.759 --> 00:23:13.620 For missional people. 00:23:13.619 --> 00:23:14.339 To do good. 00:23:14.359 --> 00:23:15.379 As well as be good. 00:23:16.979 --> 00:23:18.039 Here's the good news. 00:23:18.619 --> 00:23:19.339 Ephesians 2. 00:23:19.399 --> 00:23:19.639 10. 00:23:19.739 --> 00:23:20.039 Says. 00:23:20.619 --> 00:23:21.659 For we are his. 00:23:22.259 --> 00:23:22.659 Workmanship. 00:23:22.979 --> 00:23:23.459 Created. 00:23:23.619 --> 00:23:24.619 In Christ Jesus. 00:23:25.279 --> 00:23:26.519 For good works. 00:23:26.919 --> 00:23:27.479 Which God. 00:23:27.559 --> 00:23:27.919 Prepared. 00:23:27.979 --> 00:23:28.539 Before him. 00:23:28.559 --> 00:23:28.899 That we. 00:23:29.039 --> 00:23:29.799 Should walk in them. 00:23:30.219 --> 00:23:30.799 So God. 00:23:30.839 --> 00:23:31.019 Has. 00:23:31.319 --> 00:23:31.939 Created us. 00:23:31.979 --> 00:23:32.899 To do good works. 00:23:33.719 --> 00:23:34.659 He has made us. 00:23:34.699 --> 00:23:34.979 And he's. 00:23:35.779 --> 00:23:36.339 Prepared it. 00:23:36.439 --> 00:23:36.879 Before him. 00:23:36.919 --> 00:23:37.419 That we should. 00:23:37.479 --> 00:23:38.179 Walk in them. 00:23:39.879 --> 00:23:40.299 Now. 00:23:40.399 --> 00:23:40.679 I've. 00:23:40.739 --> 00:23:41.279 Touched on this. 00:23:41.319 --> 00:23:41.579 Already. 00:23:41.699 --> 00:23:42.219 But one thing. 00:23:42.259 --> 00:23:42.919 I want you to see. 00:23:43.000 --> 00:23:43.279 Is that. 00:23:43.279 --> 00:23:44.460 The end of verse 8. 00:23:44.519 --> 00:23:44.700 Says. 00:23:44.799 --> 00:23:45.460 All people. 00:23:47.460 --> 00:23:47.879 Says. 00:23:48.059 --> 00:23:48.819 All people. 00:23:49.200 --> 00:23:49.940 Devote themselves. 00:23:50.059 --> 00:23:50.700 To good works. 00:23:50.799 --> 00:23:51.839 These things are excellent. 00:23:51.920 --> 00:23:52.519 And profitable. 00:23:52.519 --> 00:23:53.299 For all. 00:23:53.680 --> 00:23:53.940 People. 00:23:54.059 --> 00:23:54.480 Or for. 00:23:54.480 --> 00:23:55.119 People. 00:23:56.399 --> 00:23:56.879 Christian. 00:23:57.039 --> 00:23:57.639 And Muslim. 00:23:58.480 --> 00:23:59.279 Doesn't matter. 00:24:00.460 --> 00:24:01.000 Democrat. 00:24:01.139 --> 00:24:01.680 And Republican. 00:24:02.899 --> 00:24:03.759 Verse 14. 00:24:03.899 --> 00:24:04.279 Says. 00:24:05.480 --> 00:24:06.500 And let our people. 00:24:06.619 --> 00:24:07.779 Learn to devote themselves. 00:24:07.899 --> 00:24:08.619 To good works. 00:24:09.220 --> 00:24:10.139 So as to help. 00:24:10.259 --> 00:24:10.700 Cases. 00:24:10.819 --> 00:24:11.779 Of urgent need. 00:24:11.779 --> 00:24:14.059 And not be unfruitful. 00:24:15.160 --> 00:24:15.519 Cases. 00:24:15.519 --> 00:24:17.440 Of urgent need. 00:24:17.960 --> 00:24:18.799 How many cases. 00:24:18.799 --> 00:24:19.579 Do you know of? 00:24:20.579 --> 00:24:21.720 Are you asking? 00:24:22.180 --> 00:24:23.099 Am I asking? 00:24:25.700 --> 00:24:26.259 Cases. 00:24:26.579 --> 00:24:27.799 Of urgent need. 00:24:28.799 --> 00:24:29.639 And it says. 00:24:29.740 --> 00:24:30.319 Good works. 00:24:30.420 --> 00:24:30.799 So that. 00:24:31.220 --> 00:24:31.460 We. 00:24:32.460 --> 00:24:33.440 Would not be. 00:24:33.819 --> 00:24:34.379 Unfruitful. 00:24:36.519 --> 00:24:37.119 Living. 00:24:37.240 --> 00:24:38.059 Missional lives. 00:24:38.160 --> 00:24:38.559 Changes. 00:24:38.759 --> 00:24:39.180 Everything. 00:24:40.140 --> 00:24:40.880 No longer. 00:24:40.880 --> 00:24:42.100 Can we just coast. 00:24:42.779 --> 00:24:43.880 We must do. 00:24:44.039 --> 00:24:44.519 For the sake. 00:24:44.560 --> 00:24:45.039 Of the people. 00:24:45.039 --> 00:24:45.759 Around us. 00:24:45.920 --> 00:24:46.720 For the sake. 00:24:46.759 --> 00:24:47.440 Of the community. 00:24:48.100 --> 00:24:48.820 And for the sake. 00:24:48.860 --> 00:24:49.480 Of the gospel. 00:24:50.960 --> 00:24:51.759 So not only. 00:24:51.840 --> 00:24:52.080 Are we supposed. 00:24:52.120 --> 00:24:53.180 To do good works. 00:24:53.580 --> 00:24:54.380 We're also supposed. 00:24:54.420 --> 00:24:55.180 To have a good head. 00:24:55.240 --> 00:24:56.000 On our shoulders. 00:24:57.860 --> 00:24:58.620 Verse 9. 00:24:58.680 --> 00:24:59.420 Look at verse 9. 00:24:59.480 --> 00:24:59.960 It says. 00:25:00.299 --> 00:25:01.140 But avoid. 00:25:01.259 --> 00:25:02.480 Foolish controversies. 00:25:03.480 --> 00:25:04.000 Genealogies. 00:25:04.460 --> 00:25:04.900 Dissensions. 00:25:05.039 --> 00:25:05.600 And quarrels. 00:25:05.600 --> 00:25:06.380 About the law. 00:25:06.380 --> 00:25:08.200 For they are unprofitable. 00:25:08.520 --> 00:25:09.560 And worthless. 00:25:10.760 --> 00:25:11.380 Now Crete. 00:25:11.540 --> 00:25:12.760 Is where Titus is. 00:25:12.840 --> 00:25:13.740 And at this time. 00:25:14.320 --> 00:25:15.680 A pretty large problem. 00:25:15.820 --> 00:25:16.620 With false teachers. 00:25:17.660 --> 00:25:18.800 The teachers arose. 00:25:19.000 --> 00:25:19.740 They arose. 00:25:19.740 --> 00:25:20.560 Out of the church. 00:25:20.640 --> 00:25:21.000 In Crete. 00:25:21.280 --> 00:25:22.200 And just started teaching. 00:25:22.200 --> 00:25:23.680 Things that were a little off. 00:25:24.900 --> 00:25:26.480 They were in one of two camps. 00:25:27.120 --> 00:25:28.980 They either added to the gospel. 00:25:29.380 --> 00:25:29.980 Which means. 00:25:30.140 --> 00:25:30.760 For example. 00:25:30.860 --> 00:25:31.120 Would be. 00:25:31.360 --> 00:25:32.760 Gospel plus circumcision. 00:25:32.980 --> 00:25:34.060 Or gospel plus. 00:25:34.160 --> 00:25:35.580 Following or obeying the law. 00:25:35.579 --> 00:25:37.019 Galatians. 00:25:37.139 --> 00:25:37.899 Is all about. 00:25:38.220 --> 00:25:39.720 Fighting against that teaching. 00:25:41.699 --> 00:25:43.039 You need to obey the law. 00:25:43.319 --> 00:25:43.759 Also. 00:25:44.699 --> 00:25:45.699 Along with Jesus. 00:25:45.839 --> 00:25:46.460 Jesus is good. 00:25:46.519 --> 00:25:47.399 But you also need. 00:25:48.720 --> 00:25:49.740 The other camp though. 00:25:49.740 --> 00:25:51.259 Are people who take away. 00:25:51.399 --> 00:25:52.039 From the gospel. 00:25:52.559 --> 00:25:53.759 Those who believe the gospel. 00:25:53.899 --> 00:25:54.039 But. 00:25:54.199 --> 00:25:55.720 But say that it's too harsh. 00:25:56.679 --> 00:25:57.639 They say that. 00:25:59.259 --> 00:26:00.779 That they need to soften it. 00:26:00.779 --> 00:26:00.980 Because. 00:26:01.720 --> 00:26:02.480 So the hearers. 00:26:02.559 --> 00:26:03.139 To follow. 00:26:04.039 --> 00:26:05.419 They say that it's too brutal. 00:26:05.620 --> 00:26:06.279 It's too bloody. 00:26:06.420 --> 00:26:07.300 It's too serious. 00:26:08.120 --> 00:26:09.360 It needs to be sugar coated. 00:26:09.460 --> 00:26:10.660 Or softened a little bit. 00:26:11.880 --> 00:26:13.279 Look at Titus chapter 1. 00:26:13.320 --> 00:26:14.440 Verse 10 and 11. 00:26:16.120 --> 00:26:16.360 It says. 00:26:16.560 --> 00:26:17.920 For there are many. 00:26:18.080 --> 00:26:19.100 Who are insubordinate. 00:26:19.740 --> 00:26:20.759 Empty talkers. 00:26:20.900 --> 00:26:21.460 And deceivers. 00:26:22.100 --> 00:26:23.120 Especially those. 00:26:23.180 --> 00:26:24.600 Of the circumcision party. 00:26:25.759 --> 00:26:27.380 They must be silenced. 00:26:27.380 --> 00:26:28.740 Since they are upsetting. 00:26:28.740 --> 00:26:29.740 Whole families. 00:26:29.880 --> 00:26:30.420 By teaching. 00:26:31.060 --> 00:26:32.820 For shameful gain. 00:26:32.819 --> 00:26:34.240 What they ought not. 00:26:34.240 --> 00:26:34.879 To teach. 00:26:37.399 --> 00:26:38.220 They are teaching. 00:26:38.220 --> 00:26:39.119 For shameful gain. 00:26:39.159 --> 00:26:39.839 They did this. 00:26:39.919 --> 00:26:40.980 For personal gain. 00:26:41.539 --> 00:26:43.000 So Paul tells Titus. 00:26:43.439 --> 00:26:44.439 Tells the elders. 00:26:44.859 --> 00:26:45.579 And to the church. 00:26:45.639 --> 00:26:46.259 In chapter 3. 00:26:46.359 --> 00:26:47.240 To avoid. 00:26:47.740 --> 00:26:49.200 Foolish controversies. 00:26:49.480 --> 00:26:50.619 To turn from them. 00:26:50.700 --> 00:26:52.179 To walk the other direction. 00:26:53.179 --> 00:26:54.639 He puts a seriousness. 00:26:54.899 --> 00:26:56.039 To even entertaining. 00:26:56.480 --> 00:26:57.379 The conversation. 00:26:57.380 --> 00:26:58.760 So not only. 00:26:58.960 --> 00:27:00.480 Don't have the conversation. 00:27:01.040 --> 00:27:01.960 Of controversies. 00:27:02.020 --> 00:27:03.140 But don't even entertain them. 00:27:03.420 --> 00:27:03.880 Don't even. 00:27:05.020 --> 00:27:06.080 Think about them. 00:27:08.280 --> 00:27:08.800 Genealogies. 00:27:08.960 --> 00:27:09.140 You see. 00:27:09.220 --> 00:27:09.460 Another. 00:27:09.560 --> 00:27:10.600 Next thing on the list is. 00:27:11.300 --> 00:27:13.000 But avoid foolish controversies. 00:27:13.300 --> 00:27:14.720 Avoid genealogies. 00:27:16.200 --> 00:27:18.760 Now he's speaking of the genealogies in scripture. 00:27:19.440 --> 00:27:19.620 Now. 00:27:19.800 --> 00:27:21.420 Paul is not discounting. 00:27:21.920 --> 00:27:22.400 Genealogies. 00:27:22.400 --> 00:27:23.600 Matthew chapter 1. 00:27:23.740 --> 00:27:24.500 Starts off. 00:27:24.600 --> 00:27:25.020 By saying. 00:27:25.120 --> 00:27:25.440 Matthew. 00:27:25.440 --> 00:27:27.420 The genealogy of Jesus Christ. 00:27:27.500 --> 00:27:28.120 The son of David. 00:27:28.200 --> 00:27:28.940 The son of Abraham. 00:27:29.360 --> 00:27:30.220 He's not saying. 00:27:30.299 --> 00:27:31.279 They're not good. 00:27:31.600 --> 00:27:33.160 There's good things in them. 00:27:33.799 --> 00:27:34.019 But. 00:27:34.640 --> 00:27:36.880 These people were wasting their time. 00:27:37.840 --> 00:27:39.259 Trying to interpret them. 00:27:39.299 --> 00:27:40.960 When there really wasn't anything to interpret. 00:27:43.640 --> 00:27:45.019 So they were wasting their time. 00:27:45.080 --> 00:27:45.460 On something. 00:27:45.880 --> 00:27:46.860 Way over here. 00:27:47.519 --> 00:27:48.759 And ignoring the gospel. 00:27:53.299 --> 00:27:54.640 The word dissensions. 00:27:54.640 --> 00:27:55.480 In verse 9. 00:27:56.200 --> 00:27:56.840 The next word. 00:27:57.180 --> 00:27:57.540 Dissensions. 00:27:58.540 --> 00:28:01.300 Do you know anyone who argues about everything? 00:28:02.000 --> 00:28:02.620 And anything? 00:28:03.320 --> 00:28:05.120 They just love to argue. 00:28:05.240 --> 00:28:05.740 Now I'm. 00:28:06.600 --> 00:28:07.900 I'm a product of that. 00:28:08.600 --> 00:28:10.400 I have two brothers and a sister. 00:28:10.520 --> 00:28:11.360 We're two years apart. 00:28:11.440 --> 00:28:12.840 We argued about everything. 00:28:13.220 --> 00:28:14.000 To the point now. 00:28:14.080 --> 00:28:15.540 I kind of enjoy arguing with them. 00:28:15.600 --> 00:28:16.400 Just about anything. 00:28:16.400 --> 00:28:16.800 And. 00:28:17.800 --> 00:28:17.800 00:28:17.960 --> 00:28:19.620 My wife has called me out on it. 00:28:19.660 --> 00:28:20.320 Several times. 00:28:20.400 --> 00:28:20.620 And said. 00:28:20.700 --> 00:28:20.860 You're. 00:28:20.980 --> 00:28:21.320 You're being. 00:28:21.560 --> 00:28:22.340 You're being an idiot. 00:28:23.380 --> 00:28:24.080 You're just arguing. 00:28:24.259 --> 00:28:24.780 Just argue. 00:28:25.920 --> 00:28:27.140 And I'm glad she has. 00:28:27.220 --> 00:28:27.519 I'm glad. 00:28:27.600 --> 00:28:28.960 It's part of God's sanctification. 00:28:29.120 --> 00:28:29.800 I'm glad she has. 00:28:30.000 --> 00:28:30.980 Called me out on it. 00:28:31.720 --> 00:28:32.540 But do you know. 00:28:32.600 --> 00:28:33.480 People like that. 00:28:36.920 --> 00:28:38.220 These people will disagree. 00:28:38.380 --> 00:28:39.180 Just to disagree. 00:28:39.180 --> 00:28:41.500 And within the church and community. 00:28:41.740 --> 00:28:43.320 Is not beneficial for anyone. 00:28:44.220 --> 00:28:45.539 Or any message. 00:28:45.880 --> 00:28:46.160 In fact. 00:28:46.240 --> 00:28:47.160 Paul says. 00:28:47.620 --> 00:28:48.860 At the end of verse 9. 00:28:50.100 --> 00:28:50.380 Says. 00:28:50.500 --> 00:28:51.080 For they. 00:28:51.400 --> 00:28:52.320 This list. 00:28:52.660 --> 00:28:53.900 Are unprofitable. 00:28:54.120 --> 00:28:54.880 And worthless. 00:28:58.480 --> 00:29:00.500 To live a missional life. 00:29:00.920 --> 00:29:02.340 A life as a missionary. 00:29:02.860 --> 00:29:04.279 We must know the truth. 00:29:05.940 --> 00:29:07.539 Avoid the false teaching. 00:29:07.539 --> 00:29:08.759 By not allowing them. 00:29:08.879 --> 00:29:09.399 Into the church. 00:29:09.480 --> 00:29:09.920 To teach. 00:29:10.480 --> 00:29:10.839 Clear. 00:29:11.159 --> 00:29:12.379 You guys would all agree with that. 00:29:12.440 --> 00:29:12.819 Whether you. 00:29:12.980 --> 00:29:13.859 You believe. 00:29:14.740 --> 00:29:15.859 Half of what I'm saying or not. 00:29:15.920 --> 00:29:16.420 You would say. 00:29:16.740 --> 00:29:17.960 Let's avoid false teachers. 00:29:17.960 --> 00:29:18.619 In the church. 00:29:20.220 --> 00:29:21.279 But here's the thing. 00:29:22.220 --> 00:29:23.759 You can only avoid something. 00:29:23.759 --> 00:29:24.079 Either. 00:29:24.399 --> 00:29:26.139 If you either know the truth. 00:29:26.279 --> 00:29:27.000 To combat. 00:29:27.339 --> 00:29:28.119 The teaching. 00:29:28.559 --> 00:29:30.339 Or you know the counterfeit message. 00:29:31.019 --> 00:29:31.899 It's one or the other. 00:29:32.000 --> 00:29:32.299 You either. 00:29:32.619 --> 00:29:33.619 Know the truth. 00:29:34.200 --> 00:29:35.700 Or you know the counterfeit message. 00:29:35.819 --> 00:29:36.639 That they're trying to. 00:29:37.059 --> 00:29:37.399 Teach. 00:29:38.379 --> 00:29:39.819 The problem with the latter. 00:29:40.000 --> 00:29:40.639 Problem with. 00:29:41.039 --> 00:29:42.500 With knowing the counterfeit message. 00:29:42.639 --> 00:29:43.920 Is how many counterfeit messages. 00:29:43.920 --> 00:29:44.799 Do you have to know. 00:29:46.299 --> 00:29:46.799 I mean. 00:29:47.019 --> 00:29:48.399 How many false teachings. 00:29:48.399 --> 00:29:48.799 Are there. 00:29:49.000 --> 00:29:49.500 Out there. 00:29:50.279 --> 00:29:50.420 Now. 00:29:50.480 --> 00:29:51.159 Some of you have heard. 00:29:51.159 --> 00:29:52.420 This illustration before. 00:29:53.480 --> 00:29:54.319 One of the ways. 00:29:54.319 --> 00:29:54.779 That the. 00:29:55.000 --> 00:29:55.559 A bank. 00:29:55.680 --> 00:29:56.799 Will train its tellers. 00:29:57.039 --> 00:29:58.119 Is not to show them. 00:29:58.500 --> 00:30:00.259 A lot of counterfeit bills. 00:30:00.839 --> 00:30:01.819 Because there's probably. 00:30:01.980 --> 00:30:02.839 Thousands of different. 00:30:03.039 --> 00:30:03.920 Options out there. 00:30:03.920 --> 00:30:05.100 They'll show them. 00:30:05.300 --> 00:30:06.259 The real. 00:30:06.700 --> 00:30:07.660 50 or 100. 00:30:07.800 --> 00:30:08.640 Or whatever it is. 00:30:08.800 --> 00:30:09.960 And they'll make them know it. 00:30:10.220 --> 00:30:11.060 Back and front. 00:30:11.259 --> 00:30:11.880 Left and right. 00:30:11.980 --> 00:30:12.840 Everything about it. 00:30:12.880 --> 00:30:14.680 So that when they see something counterfeit. 00:30:15.380 --> 00:30:16.860 They know exactly what it is. 00:30:16.980 --> 00:30:17.900 It's counterfeit. 00:30:17.960 --> 00:30:18.700 And let's put it aside. 00:30:19.740 --> 00:30:20.480 This is wrong. 00:30:20.580 --> 00:30:21.480 This is not the true. 00:30:22.140 --> 00:30:22.720 Dollar bill. 00:30:22.800 --> 00:30:23.640 Or a hundred dollar bill. 00:30:25.019 --> 00:30:25.380 Likewise. 00:30:25.380 --> 00:30:27.940 We have to know the truth. 00:30:28.760 --> 00:30:29.780 And how do we do that? 00:30:30.280 --> 00:30:31.940 Found in verse 3 through 7. 00:30:32.440 --> 00:30:33.620 And that's the final point. 00:30:34.360 --> 00:30:35.360 For a missional life. 00:30:35.460 --> 00:30:35.920 We have to have. 00:30:36.020 --> 00:30:36.700 Or we have. 00:30:36.780 --> 00:30:37.400 A good. 00:30:37.880 --> 00:30:38.360 Message. 00:30:39.400 --> 00:30:40.720 Verse 3 through 7. 00:30:42.080 --> 00:30:42.840 Paul says. 00:30:42.940 --> 00:30:44.820 For we ourselves were once foolish. 00:30:46.900 --> 00:30:47.380 Disobedient. 00:30:47.860 --> 00:30:48.600 Led astray. 00:30:49.180 --> 00:30:51.220 Slaves to various passions and pleasures. 00:30:51.720 --> 00:30:53.780 Passing our days in malice and envy. 00:30:53.779 --> 00:30:55.319 Hated by others. 00:30:55.420 --> 00:30:56.220 And hating one another. 00:30:57.000 --> 00:30:58.099 But when the goodness. 00:30:58.379 --> 00:30:59.879 And loving kindness of God. 00:30:59.940 --> 00:31:00.899 Our Savior appeared. 00:31:01.500 --> 00:31:02.440 He saved us. 00:31:02.899 --> 00:31:04.759 Not because of works done by us. 00:31:04.819 --> 00:31:05.319 In righteousness. 00:31:06.079 --> 00:31:07.660 But according to his home mercy. 00:31:08.039 --> 00:31:08.799 By the washing. 00:31:09.359 --> 00:31:10.019 Of regeneration. 00:31:10.399 --> 00:31:11.779 And renewal of the Holy Spirit. 00:31:12.240 --> 00:31:13.819 Whom he poured out on us richly. 00:31:13.940 --> 00:31:15.799 Through Jesus Christ our Savior. 00:31:16.160 --> 00:31:18.460 So that being justified by his grace. 00:31:18.579 --> 00:31:19.500 We might become heirs. 00:31:19.740 --> 00:31:20.799 According to the hope. 00:31:21.359 --> 00:31:22.399 Of eternal life. 00:31:23.779 --> 00:31:24.879 Now Paul. 00:31:25.420 --> 00:31:25.899 Always. 00:31:26.099 --> 00:31:27.139 Most of the time. 00:31:27.559 --> 00:31:28.079 Gives you. 00:31:28.539 --> 00:31:29.500 The indicative. 00:31:29.740 --> 00:31:30.180 Gives you. 00:31:30.559 --> 00:31:31.139 Who God is. 00:31:31.200 --> 00:31:32.019 And what God has done. 00:31:32.460 --> 00:31:33.759 Followed by the imperative. 00:31:33.960 --> 00:31:34.700 What we are to do. 00:31:34.799 --> 00:31:35.579 In light of that. 00:31:35.899 --> 00:31:36.059 Okay. 00:31:36.160 --> 00:31:36.339 So. 00:31:36.660 --> 00:31:37.440 Who God is. 00:31:37.740 --> 00:31:38.839 Then he follows it with. 00:31:38.960 --> 00:31:39.599 What we're to do. 00:31:39.940 --> 00:31:41.899 Ephesians is usually the go to example. 00:31:42.240 --> 00:31:43.259 The first three chapters. 00:31:43.379 --> 00:31:44.539 Are who we are in Christ. 00:31:44.839 --> 00:31:45.819 The last three chapters. 00:31:45.899 --> 00:31:46.599 Are what are we going to do. 00:31:46.660 --> 00:31:47.480 In light of that. 00:31:47.759 --> 00:31:47.980 Okay. 00:31:48.460 --> 00:31:48.859 Here. 00:31:48.859 --> 00:31:50.420 Paul kind of throws it in the middle. 00:31:51.359 --> 00:31:52.240 He gives us to do. 00:31:52.319 --> 00:31:53.259 In the first two verses. 00:31:53.259 --> 00:31:54.359 To do. 00:31:54.440 --> 00:31:55.359 In the last few verses. 00:31:55.500 --> 00:31:55.980 And in the middle. 00:31:56.079 --> 00:31:57.319 Gives us the indicative. 00:31:57.480 --> 00:31:58.640 What God has done. 00:32:00.220 --> 00:32:00.700 So. 00:32:00.940 --> 00:32:01.700 In verse three. 00:32:02.339 --> 00:32:03.779 He tells us who we are. 00:32:03.879 --> 00:32:04.579 Or who we were. 00:32:04.720 --> 00:32:05.799 Before Christ. 00:32:06.279 --> 00:32:07.180 For we were ourselves. 00:32:07.299 --> 00:32:08.279 Once foolish. 00:32:10.720 --> 00:32:11.200 Disobedient. 00:32:11.859 --> 00:32:12.700 Led astray. 00:32:13.519 --> 00:32:13.960 Slaves. 00:32:14.019 --> 00:32:15.079 To various passions. 00:32:15.180 --> 00:32:15.700 And pleasures. 00:32:16.700 --> 00:32:17.640 Passing our days. 00:32:17.640 --> 00:32:18.379 In malice. 00:32:18.500 --> 00:32:18.900 And envy. 00:32:19.359 --> 00:32:20.279 Hated by others. 00:32:20.279 --> 00:32:22.059 Hating one another. 00:32:22.539 --> 00:32:23.399 Horrible people. 00:32:25.240 --> 00:32:25.519 Wretched. 00:32:26.779 --> 00:32:27.480 Verse four. 00:32:27.579 --> 00:32:28.740 Tells us what God did. 00:32:29.579 --> 00:32:30.700 But when the goodness. 00:32:31.019 --> 00:32:31.879 And loving kindness. 00:32:31.879 --> 00:32:32.460 Of God. 00:32:32.500 --> 00:32:32.980 Our Savior. 00:32:33.200 --> 00:32:33.720 Appeared. 00:32:34.660 --> 00:32:35.460 Verse five. 00:32:35.539 --> 00:32:35.759 Says. 00:32:35.879 --> 00:32:36.720 He saved us. 00:32:36.759 --> 00:32:37.639 Not because of works. 00:32:37.639 --> 00:32:38.319 Done by us. 00:32:38.379 --> 00:32:38.920 And righteousness. 00:32:39.599 --> 00:32:41.579 But according to his own mercy. 00:32:42.339 --> 00:32:43.379 By the washing. 00:32:43.839 --> 00:32:44.319 And region. 00:32:44.319 --> 00:32:44.960 Of regeneration. 00:32:45.400 --> 00:32:45.860 And renewal. 00:32:46.220 --> 00:32:46.960 Of the Holy Spirit. 00:32:47.579 --> 00:32:49.019 God did that for us. 00:32:49.900 --> 00:32:50.620 Six and seven. 00:32:50.740 --> 00:32:51.519 Tells us why. 00:32:52.960 --> 00:32:54.420 Whom he poured out on us. 00:32:54.579 --> 00:32:55.100 Richly. 00:32:55.480 --> 00:32:56.579 Poured out on us. 00:32:56.740 --> 00:32:57.140 Richly. 00:32:57.240 --> 00:32:57.940 Through Jesus Christ. 00:32:57.980 --> 00:32:58.460 Our Savior. 00:32:59.140 --> 00:33:00.400 So that being justified. 00:33:00.400 --> 00:33:01.200 By his grace. 00:33:01.299 --> 00:33:02.319 We might become heirs. 00:33:02.860 --> 00:33:04.000 According to the hope. 00:33:04.259 --> 00:33:05.299 Of eternal life. 00:33:06.940 --> 00:33:08.759 If I can become an heir. 00:33:09.120 --> 00:33:10.400 You can become an heir. 00:33:10.660 --> 00:33:12.120 If you can become an heir. 00:33:12.120 --> 00:33:13.500 Then you can become an heir. 00:33:13.500 --> 00:33:15.119 And if you guys can become heirs. 00:33:15.319 --> 00:33:16.839 Then they can become heirs. 00:33:17.519 --> 00:33:18.740 Anybody around us. 00:33:18.980 --> 00:33:20.059 Those you work with. 00:33:20.319 --> 00:33:22.640 Those you live next to. 00:33:23.160 --> 00:33:24.859 Those you walk down the street with. 00:33:25.420 --> 00:33:26.500 Can become heirs. 00:33:27.519 --> 00:33:28.440 And that's the point. 00:33:29.440 --> 00:33:31.359 We have a message to tell. 00:33:33.160 --> 00:33:35.759 We have this great message to proclaim. 00:33:36.759 --> 00:33:39.500 In 2 Corinthians chapter five. 00:33:39.500 --> 00:33:42.440 Paul says. 00:33:42.980 --> 00:33:43.720 In verse 11. 00:33:44.839 --> 00:33:45.119 He says. 00:33:45.220 --> 00:33:45.599 Therefore. 00:33:46.220 --> 00:33:47.779 Knowing the fear of the Lord. 00:33:48.720 --> 00:33:50.559 We persuade others. 00:33:51.720 --> 00:33:53.000 Knowing the fear of the Lord. 00:33:53.140 --> 00:33:54.319 We persuade others. 00:33:54.759 --> 00:33:54.900 We. 00:33:55.900 --> 00:33:56.519 Guide them. 00:33:56.599 --> 00:33:57.259 We push them. 00:33:57.339 --> 00:33:58.079 We prod them. 00:33:58.180 --> 00:33:59.839 We try to talk them into. 00:34:01.140 --> 00:34:02.180 This message. 00:34:02.700 --> 00:34:03.619 And seeing it. 00:34:03.619 --> 00:34:07.459 What is this? 00:34:07.599 --> 00:34:08.579 The fear of the Lord. 00:34:08.639 --> 00:34:09.480 What is this truth. 00:34:09.579 --> 00:34:10.619 That he's speaking of. 00:34:12.059 --> 00:34:12.500 Eternal. 00:34:14.279 --> 00:34:15.779 God is made with hands. 00:34:15.859 --> 00:34:16.299 Eternal. 00:34:16.679 --> 00:34:17.219 A house. 00:34:17.599 --> 00:34:18.500 Made with hands. 00:34:18.659 --> 00:34:18.940 Eternal. 00:34:19.099 --> 00:34:19.699 In the heavens. 00:34:20.839 --> 00:34:21.920 He who has prepared us. 00:34:21.940 --> 00:34:22.699 For this very thing. 00:34:22.739 --> 00:34:23.239 Is God. 00:34:23.259 --> 00:34:24.420 Who has given us the spirit. 00:34:24.519 --> 00:34:25.199 As a guarantee. 00:34:26.679 --> 00:34:27.480 God has done. 00:34:27.579 --> 00:34:28.099 A lot. 00:34:28.239 --> 00:34:28.739 For us. 00:34:29.440 --> 00:34:29.880 We. 00:34:30.500 --> 00:34:31.619 Have this message. 00:34:31.719 --> 00:34:32.219 To share. 00:34:32.219 --> 00:34:33.419 And we must persuade. 00:34:33.959 --> 00:34:34.259 People. 00:34:37.299 --> 00:34:38.279 Verse 14. 00:34:38.419 --> 00:34:39.919 Of 2nd Corinthians 5. 00:34:40.059 --> 00:34:40.399 Says. 00:34:41.139 --> 00:34:42.279 For the love of Christ. 00:34:42.559 --> 00:34:43.359 Controls us. 00:34:44.059 --> 00:34:44.939 For the love of Christ. 00:34:45.399 --> 00:34:46.139 Compels us. 00:34:46.179 --> 00:34:47.359 Is another way to say it. 00:34:48.839 --> 00:34:49.239 Let us. 00:34:49.759 --> 00:34:51.039 Let the love of Jesus. 00:34:51.239 --> 00:34:52.299 Control us today. 00:34:54.859 --> 00:34:55.299 Now. 00:34:55.419 --> 00:34:55.919 I know. 00:34:55.919 --> 00:34:56.839 That some of these things. 00:34:56.839 --> 00:34:57.379 That were said. 00:34:57.539 --> 00:34:58.179 This morning. 00:34:58.279 --> 00:34:58.859 Have been hard. 00:34:58.919 --> 00:34:59.379 They've been hard. 00:34:59.379 --> 00:34:59.679 For me. 00:34:59.719 --> 00:35:00.039 To even. 00:35:00.399 --> 00:35:01.419 Think about this week. 00:35:01.420 --> 00:35:01.760 And. 00:35:01.760 --> 00:35:01.780 And. 00:35:02.420 --> 00:35:03.099 Write down. 00:35:06.380 --> 00:35:07.440 They're not easy. 00:35:08.860 --> 00:35:09.099 I mean. 00:35:09.680 --> 00:35:10.659 To shake up. 00:35:10.700 --> 00:35:11.260 Or challenge. 00:35:11.340 --> 00:35:12.240 The way that we live. 00:35:12.320 --> 00:35:12.800 Is not. 00:35:14.700 --> 00:35:15.720 It's not enjoyable. 00:35:16.579 --> 00:35:17.539 But we're called. 00:35:17.639 --> 00:35:18.119 To do it. 00:35:19.800 --> 00:35:20.500 We're called. 00:35:20.559 --> 00:35:21.099 To be different. 00:35:21.200 --> 00:35:21.519 We're called. 00:35:21.559 --> 00:35:21.900 To look. 00:35:21.980 --> 00:35:22.940 Through a different lens. 00:35:22.940 --> 00:35:23.019 Friends. 00:35:26.220 --> 00:35:27.079 And the gospel. 00:35:27.220 --> 00:35:27.900 And the love of Jesus. 00:35:28.280 --> 00:35:28.980 Compels us. 00:35:29.720 --> 00:35:30.539 To do so. 00:35:30.860 --> 00:35:31.420 Compels us. 00:35:31.480 --> 00:35:31.840 To go. 00:35:33.440 --> 00:35:34.700 As we go into a time. 00:35:34.780 --> 00:35:35.320 To celebrate. 00:35:35.460 --> 00:35:36.820 What Christ has done for us. 00:35:36.880 --> 00:35:37.599 And I ask the guys. 00:35:37.599 --> 00:35:38.099 To come up. 00:35:38.119 --> 00:35:38.500 And get ready. 00:35:38.559 --> 00:35:39.320 For the Lord's Supper. 00:35:42.119 --> 00:35:42.659 As we. 00:35:42.780 --> 00:35:43.820 As we celebrate. 00:35:44.320 --> 00:35:44.619 This. 00:35:46.139 --> 00:35:46.960 Let it be done. 00:35:46.960 --> 00:35:47.820 In reverence. 00:35:47.820 --> 00:35:49.780 Not in foolish pride. 00:35:51.059 --> 00:35:51.539 There. 00:35:51.640 --> 00:35:52.200 There are some. 00:35:52.280 --> 00:35:52.760 In this room. 00:35:52.900 --> 00:35:52.960 That. 00:35:53.039 --> 00:35:54.080 That maybe need to repent. 00:35:54.080 --> 00:35:54.900 Of some things. 00:35:57.220 --> 00:35:58.480 Eating of the cracker. 00:35:58.600 --> 00:35:59.480 Jesus's body. 00:36:00.640 --> 00:36:02.340 And drinking of the grape juice. 00:36:02.420 --> 00:36:03.220 Jesus's blood. 00:36:03.340 --> 00:36:04.920 Is to be done with clean hands. 00:36:05.440 --> 00:36:06.460 And pure hearts. 00:36:08.700 --> 00:36:10.080 So examine yourselves. 00:36:10.080 --> 00:36:10.740 This morning. 00:36:11.260 --> 00:36:12.340 And when you are ready. 00:36:12.900 --> 00:36:14.019 When God tells you. 00:36:14.059 --> 00:36:14.539 You are ready. 00:36:14.820 --> 00:36:16.580 Partake of this glorious celebration. 00:36:16.579 --> 00:36:18.159 Let me pray. 00:36:18.159 --> 00:36:18.199 Let me pray.