Adult Bible Study Guide Jul Aug Sep 2016
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The Role of the Church in the Community George F Colon and May-Ellen M. Colon , Principal Contributors
The Role of the Church in the Community Our Goal We will explore the wholistic version of the “everlasting gospel” and will examine the role of the church in impacting communities with this gospel.
The Role of the Church in the Community Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 The “Restoration of All Things” Restoring Dominions Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 1 Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 2 Jesus on Community Outreach Jesus Mingled With People Jesus Desired Their Good Jesus Showed Sympathy Jesus Ministered to Their Needs Jesus Won Their Confidence Jesust Bade Them “Follow Me” Urban Ministry in the End Time How Shall We Wait
The Role of the Church in the Community Lesson 9, August 27 Jesus Ministered to Their Needs
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs Key Text Matthew 9: 35 NIV “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. ”
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs Initial Words “Remember that you can break down the severest opposition by taking a personal interest in the people whom you meet. Christ took a personal interest in men and women while He lived on this earth. Wherever He went He was a medical missionary. We are to go about doing good, even as He did. ”—Welfare Ministry 162.
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs Quick Look 1. Needs Maybe Interruptions (Mark 5: 24 -34) 2. Needs Maybe Deeper (Mark 2: 3 -5) 3. Church Must Meet Needs (Luke 14: 34, 35)
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs 1. Needs Maybe Interruptions Mark 5: 24 -25 NKJV “So Jesus went with him. . Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years. . She came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. . Immediately. . . she was healed. . And He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well. ’ ”
1. Needs Maybe Interruptions For Ministry None none of us likes interruptions. We are busy. We have things to do, places to go, and jobs to get done. We set goals for ourselves and want to meet those goals, sometimes within a certain time frame, as well. Interruptions can get in the way.
1. Needs Maybe Interruptions For Ministry Yet, often the greatest opportunities to minister to people’s needs come through interruptions. As we look at the ministry of Jesus, we notice that some of the needs that He cared for came as interruptions, to which He lovingly responded.
1. Needs Maybe Interruptions How Can I Help You? Mark 10: 46– 52 and John 5: 1– 9. In both cases, Jesus asked what they wanted, even though it was obvious. And even if it weren’t, Jesus would have known what those needs were anyway. However, by asking these questions, Jesus showed the men respect.
1. Needs Maybe Interruptions How Can I Help You? He showed that He was listening to them and, by listening, that He cared about what they were struggling with. In how many cases do people simply want someone just to talk to, someone who will listen to them? Sometimes just being able to talk about one’s struggles can help a person feel better.
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs 2. Needs Maybe Deeper Mark 2: 3 -5 NKJV “Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. . When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven you. ’ ”
2. Needs Maybe Deeper Jesus Knew Jesus, as the Lord, knew more about the people than they knew about themselves. There are many accounts in the Gospels where Jesus showed that He not only knew what people were thinking at the present (see Mark 2: 8) —He knew their histories as well (John 4: 18).
2. Needs Maybe Deeper Jesus Knew “Yet it was not physical restoration he [the paralytic] desired so much as relief from the burden of sin. If he could see Jesus, and receive the assurance of forgiveness and peace with Heaven, he would be content to live or die, according to God’s will. ” —The Desire of Ages 267.
2. Needs Maybe Deeper Jesus Knew Of course we are not going to be able to get below the surface as Jesus did. Yet, we can be sure that whomever we are ministering to are also in need of grace, of assurance, of the knowledge that there is a God who loves them, who died for them, and who wants only the best for them.
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs 3. Church Must Meet Needs Luke 14: 34, 35 NKJV “ ‘Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. ’ ”
3. Church Must Meet Needs The Church Strategic Plan Based on at least three sources: (1) Input from biblical and Spirit of Prophecy principles. (2) Knowledge of community needs. (3) Input from the congregation. • by holding brainstorming sessions.
3. Church Must Meet Needs The Church Strategic Plan Three styles in community service: 1. The settler focuses on meeting the needs of the community around your church. 2. The gardener means developing ministry ties with neighborhoods outside your church’s immediate area. Sometimes several churches
The Church Strategic Plan Styles of Community Service partner to operate a community service center outside of each of their communities. 3. The shepherd is serving one targeted population rather than a specific geographic neighborhood.
3. Church Must Meet Needs Dorcas in Joppa The “believers” are Christian church members; “the widows” may include church members as well as those who are not members. Dorcas likely served both. Your “Joppa” should be outside and inside your church. Consistent caring for those inside your church is also a powerful evangelistic strategy.
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs Final Words Analysis and planning for our mission are essential. It’s a matter of good stewardship. The flavor of the salt in Luke 14: 34 represents devotion. Without this, our service, our discipleship, is useless and meaningless.
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