From Nothing to Something: Embracing Our Divine Purpose
Summary
In today's message, we explored the profound transformation that Jesus brings into our lives, lifting us from nothing to something. This journey of elevation is not just a personal experience but a divine appointment for each believer. We are reminded that God's promises are steadfast and true, and through His grace, we are called to be active participants in His kingdom work. The metaphor of harvesting was used to illustrate our role in gathering souls for God's kingdom, emphasizing that each of us has been appointed and equipped for this purpose.
The concept of being lifted from nothing to something is a testament to God's transformative power in our lives. It is a call to recognize our identity in Christ and the responsibilities that come with it. As believers, we are not merely passive recipients of God's grace but are called to be active laborers in His harvest field. This involves understanding the urgency of the work and the need for more workers to join in the mission.
Furthermore, the message highlighted the importance of faith and trust in God's promises. Despite the challenges and obstacles we may face, we are encouraged to remain steadfast, knowing that God is with us every step of the way. Our journey is not just about personal growth but about impacting the world around us, sharing the love and truth of Christ with others.
In conclusion, we are reminded that our lives are a testament to God's faithfulness and that we are called to live out our faith actively. By embracing our divine appointment, we can experience the fullness of God's promises and be a light to those around us.
Key Takeaways:
1. Divine Transformation: Jesus lifts us from nothing to something, transforming our lives and giving us a new identity in Him. This transformation is not just for our benefit but for the purpose of fulfilling God's mission on earth. We are called to embrace this new identity and live out our faith actively. [05:47]
2. The Call to Harvest: As believers, we are appointed as laborers in God's harvest field. This involves actively participating in the mission of gathering souls for His kingdom. The metaphor of harvesting reminds us of the urgency and importance of our role in God's plan. [24:35]
3. Faith in God's Promises: Despite challenges, we are encouraged to trust in God's promises, knowing that He is faithful. Our journey is a testament to His faithfulness, and we are called to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that He will guide us through every obstacle. [30:09]
4. Active Participation: Our faith is not passive; we are called to be active participants in God's work. This involves sharing the love and truth of Christ with others and being a light in the world. By embracing our divine appointment, we can impact the world around us. [27:37]
5. Living Out Our Faith: Our lives are a reflection of God's grace and faithfulness. We are called to live out our faith actively, recognizing our responsibilities as believers and fulfilling our divine purpose. This involves being a witness to others and sharing the transformative power of Christ. [31:10]
Youtube Chapters:
[00:00] - Welcome
[02:16] - The Power of Transformation
[04:05] - From Nothing to Something
[05:47] - Divine Appointment
[08:15] - Trust in God's Promises
[09:55] - Walking in Faith
[12:12] - Jesus Believes in Us
[14:00] - The Call to Harvest
[16:32] - Embracing Our Identity
[19:50] - Active Participation
[21:22] - Understanding Our Role
[23:32] - The Urgency of the Mission
[24:35] - Harvesting Souls
[27:37] - Appointed for a Purpose
[30:09] - Faith in Action
[31:10] - Living Out Our Faith
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Luke 10:1-2 - "After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. He told them, 'The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.'"
2. 2 Corinthians 1:20 - "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God."
Observation Questions:
1. What does the metaphor of harvesting represent in the context of Luke 10:1-2, and how does it relate to the sermon’s message about our role in God's kingdom? [24:35]
2. How does the sermon describe the transformation from "nothing to something" in a believer's life? [05:47]
3. According to the sermon, what is the significance of being appointed as laborers in God's harvest field? [27:37]
4. How does the sermon emphasize the importance of faith in God's promises, as reflected in 2 Corinthians 1:20? [30:09]
Interpretation Questions:
1. In what ways does the sermon suggest that believers are transformed by Jesus, and how does this transformation impact their identity and purpose? [05:47]
2. How does the concept of being "appointed" as laborers in the harvest field challenge the traditional view of a passive faith? [27:37]
3. What are some potential obstacles mentioned in the sermon that might hinder believers from actively participating in God's work, and how can these be overcome? [34:25]
4. How does the sermon encourage believers to trust in God's promises despite challenges, and what role does this trust play in their spiritual journey? [30:09]
Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you felt transformed by Jesus. How did this change your perspective on your identity and purpose? [05:47]
2. The sermon calls us to be active participants in God's work. What specific steps can you take this week to engage more actively in your community or church? [27:37]
3. Consider the metaphor of harvesting. Who in your life might be ready to hear about God's love, and how can you reach out to them? [24:35]
4. What are some promises of God that you find difficult to trust in, and how can you remind yourself of His faithfulness in those areas? [30:09]
5. Identify one obstacle that has been holding you back from fully participating in God's mission. What practical steps can you take to overcome it? [34:25]
6. How can you be a light to those around you, sharing the transformative power of Christ in your daily interactions? [31:10]
7. Think of a specific way you can live out your faith actively this week. How will you hold yourself accountable to this commitment? [31:10]
Devotional
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For the topic we are discussing today, He is a liberess king to his palace. Liberess. He is proud to have been a liberess king to his palace. Can somebody tell that you are a liberer? I am a liberer to his palace. We are liberess. We are not holding the same sign nor same amount. We are going to be lasting in your whole life. When you promise your stories. Where the body will come. I see you walking. Walking. Walking in the light. Look at his hands. Jesus. [00:21:40] (59 seconds)
Harvesting is the process of gathering a crop that is ready for harvesting. This can involve cutting the crops, picking them up by hand, or using machinery to separate crops. So, that's what harvesting is. But this, you know, agricultural practice, or what? Is used as a metaphor by Jesus to describe, you know, the weaning of soils. That is kind of what this means. Harvesting is a metaphor to describe the weaning of soils. That is what harvest is. [00:24:09] (53 seconds)
If somebody can help me with it. After these things, the Lord appointed me. Somebody say, the Lord appointed. I have been appointed. You and I have been appointed. The whole appointed tribe came to walk out of the tomb of Samuel. Amen. We appointed this man. In the entire discipleship of God, you have been appointed. You are not just a Christian. You are not just a member of the Lord. But you are a disciple of the Lord, appointed for a task. Appointed for a purpose. [00:27:12] (41 seconds)
So the scripture says that Jesus appointed. So each one of us have a call on our lives. Each one of us have been appointed by Almighty himself. By virtue of your accepting Christ as your Lord and firstborn Savior, you have been appointed. So the commission came. So the lesson on what point I want to draw from verse 1 is that we have been appointed. You have been appointed. Amen. Not only the pastor. Not only the but every Christian sees themselves or knows that they are just a right. Amen. [00:28:06] (46 seconds)
It's not by might, and not by power, but by His Spirit. So we have been called to have the field of harvest. We are never going to have the field of harvest. But there are things that will be our position to have our harvest. There are things that will make us, or cause us to be discouraged. There are things that will make us less motivated for us to do something. That's the will. [00:36:00] (32 seconds)
Look for opportunities to sow kingdom seeds. For the past we sought what? Look for opportunities to sow kingdom seeds. Evangelists must give the right kind of deliverance. We are only 206 in the age. We don't worry for the church to say okay we are going to serve evangelicals. We are going to serve evangelicals. We are going to serve evangelicals. And the people that are gone, they are gone to the church. I'm gone. [00:43:54] (33 seconds)
That your testimony, your testimony with Christ, is something that you don't see. How you came to Christ and how Christ has benefited you, is something that you don't see. So you don't need to go there. You can go there and talk to God. Before you are ask. You don't need to ask. You just send out. You just send out. I want to tell you that it's not about asking. Just go. If you just ask, you'll get it. Amen. [00:47:49] (32 seconds)
If they don't know something, then they are not to learn that they don't know something. If they don't respect it, they don't partake. If they don't understand it, then they don't get into something. If there's nothing that they can do about it, they won't go to the church. If they don't go to church, they just don't get involved in the good works. And those people don't know about their good works. As far as biblical teachings go, it's like they don't know how it works. [00:48:37] (30 seconds)
I think there is a possibility to respond to it, and there is a response to it, to the message that is going to be brought to the audience. So, I think that we can respond to this. Okay. Thank you very much. Thank you. I hope you enjoyed it. When you promise you'll prove You know I've seen you walking, walking, walking in my life. And in that, who retenteth? No, it is I. [00:49:36] (61 seconds)
The question has been done. In you. And for you. And for me. If the same work... was done for time and still. It would have been very good. But you know what? It's not time and still. So, we think this dispensation only... To color. What do you think I see? You are... Can I ask? No. I'm not in the middle. You have to tell me what... I'm just going to say, hi, daughter. [00:52:30] (35 seconds)
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