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 12, September 17 Urban Ministry in the End Time
Urban Ministry in the End Time Key Text Jeremiah 29: 7 NIV “ ‘Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. ’ ”
Urban Ministry in the End Time Initial Words Adventist outreach has accomplished more in the small towns and rural areas than it has in the cities. In some major urban complexes, the majority of people have never heard of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and thus know nothing of the three angels’ messages. Hence, it’s clear that to reach out to the
Urban Ministry in the End Time Quick Look 1. Reaching Out in the Cities (1 Timothy 2: 3, 4) 2. The Nature of Cities (Job 24: 12) 3. Sowing and Reaping in Cities (Matthew 13: 4 -8)
Urban Ministry in the End Time 1. Reaching Out in the Cities 1 Timothy 2: 3, 4 NKJV “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of truth. ”
1. Reaching Out in the Cities Its Importance Cities have always been known for their bad influence on people. People face so many temptations that ensnare them and keep them bonded to sin and the world. No wonder that outreach to cities is not a simple task; it is, though, a task that must be done, and we as a church, to be faithful to our calling, must be doing
1. Reaching Out in the Cities Its Importance According to the Word, Christ’s death was universal: it encompassed all humanity, from Adam and Eve down and all who follow. This would, of course, include the endless masses living in the great metropolitan centers of the world. They, too, need to hear the truths that are so dear and precious to us.
1. Reaching Out in the Cities Its Importance “There is no change in the messages that God has sent in the past. The work in the cities is the essential work for this time. When the cities are worked as God would have them, the result will be the setting in operation of a mighty movement such as we have not yet witnessed. ”—Medical Ministry 304.
Urban Ministry in the End Time 2. The Nature of Cities Job 24: 12 NKJV “The dying groan in the city, and the souls of the wounded cry out. . ”
2. The Nature of Cities A Hurting Place Cities bring together many different cultures, ethnic groups, languages, and religions. This multicultural reality creates risk and complexity, but it also provides great opportunity for the gospel. There is greater tolerance for new ideas, a greater willingness to listen to new religions.
2. The Nature of Cities A Hurting Place In the city, there is more of every-thing —more people, more buildings, more traffic, and more problems. Those sharing the gospel cannot simply ignore the massive human needs around them. If our actions do not demonstrate the compassion, grace, and hope of which we speak, then what we speak will be powerless.
2. The Nature of Cities A Hurting Place This pain also offers us powerful opportunities for witness. But we also need to be careful here. When it comes to how a church is perceived by nonmembers in terms of its neighborliness, it is important to understand the difference between community events and an ongoing service that actually meets needs.
Urban Ministry in the End Time 3. Sowing and Reaping in Cities Matthew 13: 4 -8 NKJV “ ‘And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside, and birds came and devoured them. Some fell on stony places. . But when the sun was up. . . they withered away. And some among thorns, and the thorns. . . choked them. But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop. . ’ ”
3. Sowing and Reaping in Cities Make It Personal Different soil conditions produce different results, suggesting the need to study the soil conditions before investing in evangelism activities. If, it has limited “good ground” in its territory, you must plan to improve that soil by softening the hard pathways, removing the rocks, and pulling up the thorns.
3. Sowing and Reaping in Cities Make It Personal The types of soil mentioned show the need for many different gifts to be included in reaching the cities. A single campaign or one major project will not achieve much in the long term. The massive scale and complex structure of the city simply swallow such programs, and within a few weeks there is no trace of an impact.
3. Sowing and Reaping in Cities Make It Personal Plowing the ground, planting seeds, nurturing the sprouts to harvest, and preserving the harvest—all of these things work best if there is a strong relational element. We need to learn how to be friends with people; to listen to them; love them. Individuals can feel uncared for amid the vast and teeming population.
3. Sowing and Reaping in Cities Make It Personal The vital element of urban small-group ministries might take the form of the “house church” or it may be small groups within a larger congregation. Wherever there is an urban neighborhood that does not have a local church, but where there are three or more Adventists, a small-group should be begin to function.
Urban Ministry in the End Time Final Words A church historian summarized Ellen G. White’s counsel on city work, showing that relating to institutions, she advocated working from outpost centers outside the city, and when dealing with local church work, she advocated working from within the city.
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