Greatness 2
October 30, 2022
Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”1 Peter 2:20–21 (NIV)
But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
Greatness does not mean it will be
by
, yet God sees it
- The unnamed woman (Matt 26:13)
- Epaphras (Col 1:7)
- Euodia and Synthyche (Philip 4:3)
- Timothy’s mother & grandmother (2 Tim 1:5)
Epaphroditus (Philip 2:5)
“They will rest from their labour, for their deeds will follow them.” (Revelation 14:13)
A Spiritual Legacy must be
; it doesn’t just happen.
- A concrete resolve to follow Jesus
- Understanding their spiritual authority over darkness
- A life of selflessness, sacrifice, and living for others
Maintaining integrity, moral courage, honesty, and boldness
Jesus prayed to the Father
- John 17:6–9 (NIV)“I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours.”
Jesus’
was Made up of His:
- Teaching (Matthew 11:28-30)
- Love and compassion for all people (Matthew 15:32)
- Selfless generosity (1 John 3:16)
- Forgiveness (1 Peter 1:23)
- Personal relationship with God the Father (John 5:17-21)
- Obedience and dedication to God (Luke 2:52)
- Call of
- Sacrifice (1 Peter 1:24)