Gaining the Victory through Christ A Ladies Study

Gaining the Victory through Christ A Ladies’ Study of Philippians 4: 13 South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can… • Isaiah 6: 8 – “Here am I, send me!” – Isaiah, even recognizing his shortcomings (v. 5), understood that he could go and speak for the Lord. • Esther 4: 4 -16 – “If I perish, I perish!” – Esther, despite her fear of the consequences for disrespecting the king’s court (v. 11), realized she had the courage to try and save her people. South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can… • Ruth 1: 14 -16 – “Your God, my God. ” – Ruth, despite her grief, accepted her situation, clinging to the mother of her deceased husband in sympathy and love. • Luke 1: 26 -28 – “Let it be to me…” – Mary, though unsettled by the supernatural means and message of the angel’s decree, accepted the path the Lord had set before her. South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can… • From these great Bible examples we learn that: – We must recognize our faults, and the challenges we face. – We must take steps to overcome them. – We must be confident in our abilities to complete the tasks set before us. But what tasks are set before us? South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things… • Teach your children! – Deuteronomy 6: 4 -6 – Joshua 4: 6, Judges 2: 10 • Admonish other women – Titus 2: 3 -5 • Be an example to the believers – I Timothy 4: 12 South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things… • Be an example to the world – Matthew 5: 14 -16 • Teach them to observe things Christ taught – Matthew 28: 18 -20 South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me • John 15: 5 – “…without Me, you can do nothing. ” • Mark 9: 23 – “…all things are possible to him who believes. ” • James 4: 2 -3 – “…ye have not, because ye ask not (KJV). ” South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me • Luke 1: 37 – “…with God, nothing will be impossible. ” • Joshua 1: 5 -9 – “I will not leave you nor forsake you. ” – “…the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. ” How, then, do we draw strength from Christ? South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me • Study His Example! – Fortitude of Spirit • Psalm 22 – the suffering of the coming Savior • Luke 22: 41 -42 – “…Your will be done. ” • Luke 24: 46 – “…it was necessary. ” South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me • Study His Example! • Study His Word! – Strength comes through greater faith • Romans 10: 10 – hearing the Word • 2 Timothy 2: 15 – studying diligently • Deuteronomy 6: 4 -6 – in all aspects of life South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me • Study His Example! • Study His Word! • Study His Prayer – “Lord, teach us to pray. ” • Luke 11: 2 -4 – after this manner • Luke 22: 39 – “…as He was accustomed. ” • 2 Thessalonians 5: 17 – “…without ceasing. ” South Florida Lectureship 2008