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 The “Restoration of All Things” 2 Restoring Dominions 3 Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 1 4 Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 2 5 Jesus on Community Outreach 6 Jesus Mingled With People 7 Jesus Desired Their Good 8 Jesus Showed Sympathy 9 Jesus Ministered to Their Needs 10 Jesus Won Their Confidence 11 Jesust Bade Them “Follow Me” 12 Urban Ministry in the End Time 13 How Shall We Wait

The Role of the Church in the Community Lesson 6, August 6 Jesus Mingled With People

Jesus Mingled With People Key Text Luke 15: 1, 2 NIV “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them. ’ ”

Jesus Mingled With People Initial Words Christianity is about becoming “Jesus” for somebody. The next several lessons will focus on aspects of Jesus’ ministry method and how His church can live out His ministry.

Jesus Mingled With People Quick Look 1. Mingling: Christ’s Method (Matthew 9: 35, 36) 2. Mingling With Sinners (Luke 15: 1, 2) 3. Mingling Wisely (1 John 2: 15 -17)

Jesus Mingled With People 1. Mingling: Christ’s Method Matthew 9: 35, 36 NKJV “And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching. . . , preaching. . . , and healing every sickness. . . among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. ”

1. Mingling: Christ’s Method True Success “Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me. ’ ” —The Ministry of Healing 143.

1. Mingling: Christ’s Method True Success 1. Mingled as One who desired their good. (Opened networks. ) 2. Sympathized. (Formed attachments. ) 3. Ministered to their needs. (Formed attachments. ) 4. Combined the three elements. (Won people’s confidence. ) 5. “Bade them, ‘Follow Me’ ” (to

1. Mingling: Christ’s Method True Success What we see here is a wholistic model of the gospel. This ministry method will guide us in proclaiming the gospel more fully. Jesus didn’t separate the social aspects (#s 1– 4) from giving the invitation to follow Him (# 5), and neither should we. All of the steps working together will

Jesus Mingled With People 2. Mingling With Sinners Luke 15: 1, 2 NKJV “Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, ‘This Man receives sinners and eats with them. ’ ”

2. Mingling With Sinners First Answer Luke 15: 3 -24: The parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son. Each parable begins with something lost and ends with a celebration, an expression of God’s love for us and His profound interest in our salvation.

2. Mingling With Sinners First Answer Jesus purposely placed Himself in contact with such people as the Samaritan woman at the well, a Roman centurion, a “sinful” woman who poured a year’s salary’s worth of nard on His feet, and countless unrecorded individuals “unworthy” of those who considered themselves too holy to be in their presence.

2. Mingling With Sinners Second Answer “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice. ’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Matthew 9: 12, 13 NKJV).

2. Mingling With Sinners Second Answer Religious forms and ceremonies becoming more important in the minds of people than the question of how they treated others. It is easy to judge the actions of others by using our own preferences as the standard. We humbly put self aside and allow the Holy Spirit to translate mercy into conviction.

Jesus Mingled With People 3. Mingling Wisely 1 John 2: 15 -17 NKJV “Do not love the world or the things in the world. . For all that is in the world —the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. ”

3. Mingling Wisely Selected Messages 3: 231 “Shall professed Christians refuse to associate with the unconverted. . ? No, they are to be with them, in the world and not of the world, but not to partake of their ways, not to be impressed by them, not to have a heart open to their customs and practices. Their associations are to be for the purpose of drawing others to Christ. ”

3. Mingling Wisely Three Kinds of Churches 1. In the community. No contact with the community. Emphasis is serving its members’ needs. 2. To the community. Guesses what the community needs without consulting the community it serves. Presents programs to the community. Its ministry risks being irrelevant, with no community ownership.

3. Mingling Wisely Three Kinds of Churches 3. With the community. Does demographic analysis to understand those whom it serves. Mingle with leaders and residents, asking their real needs. Joins the community in their struggle to decide what kind of community they want and is a partner with the community toward realizing that goal. Involves with community

Jesus Mingled With People Final Words The church’s mission is to the world, not only unto itself. It was organized for service to others. “For too long Adventists have isolated themselves. . . as if the rest of the world did not exist. That time has ended. . It is time to enter the community as individuals and as a church. ”—Russell Burrill, How to Grow an Adventist Church 50.