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What You Can and Cannot Do
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, John 15:1-8, Isaiah 5:1-7 The vineyard in Isaiah is the nation of Israel. However, in John, Jesus identifies himself as the vine and God as the garden in which the vine grows and we are the branches of the vine. Only thru these connections do we hope to produce fruit. If we fail to be productive, if we do not abide by Jesus, we will become separated from Jesus. God wants to be connected to us thru Jesus, if we desire to be connected to Him. God finds glory and joy when we are fruitful in our life.
The Owner and the Hired Hand
Scripture: Acts 4:5-12, John 10:11-18 The hired hand is not as committed to the task as the shepherd. You usually take better care of what you own versus what you don't own. The hired hand who does not own the sheep, will abandon the sheep when danger comes. Sheep, however, need the protection of a good shepherd. God knew we were vulnerable and weak, so he sent his son to protect us from sin and evil by dying for us. Jesus is committed to us and he does so because He loves us. So, are we in turn, committed to the Good Shepherd?
Final Instructions
Scripture: Acts 3:12-19, Luke 24:36-48 It is important to believe that the resurrection is real and that Jesus is alive! Jesus opened the scriptures to his disciples and God will open His heart to you if you believe and follow Him. Our job is to be witnesses to others to the joy of knowing Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit, thru us, will do the rest. The power of the Holy Spirit is what makes you a witness. God has called us to be witness to His Kingdom.
So I Send You
Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, John 20:19-31 The disciples were overjoyed at seeing the resurrected Jesus. Meanwhile, Thomas demonstrates the doubts that many of us often experience. But to believe in Christ and his resurrection is a blessing. This belief gives us hope for a life that is more and better than what many of us experience in this world. Meanwhile, we often fail to share, to witness, the Gospel of Jesus with others, to extend to them the blessing and hope we have in eternal life in Heaven. It is the Holy Spirit that will flow thru us to do the work of witnessing. We just need to provide the opportunity. It is our job to testify and share the good news. You have been sent, choose to obey.
Good News
If there is no hope for eternity, then why is it we care for the poor and homeless? Why do missionaries do what they do? Because what we do here today counts for eternity. The ruler of this world entered into Jerusalem on a donkey and was soon crucified, died, and then arose from death for our sins, so that we would have a path to eternal life. For all of His sacrifice, all Jesus wants from us is our love.
