International Rev01ution: Jesus and We

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SPIRITUAL CONTRIBUTORS

Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” 33 Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” 34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:31-34

• WE ARE NOT SPIRITUAL CONSUMERS; WE ARE SPIRITUAL CONTRIBUTORS. THE CHURCH DOES NOT EXIST FOR US. WE ARE THE CHURCH, AND WE EXIST FOR THE WORLD.

Consumer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Contributor YOUR GIFTS FOR GOD’S CHURCH

• GOD CALLS YOU TO SERVE IN HIS CHURCH.

In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Romans 12:6-8 NLT

• GOD CALLS YOU TO SERVE AS HIS CHURCH.

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16

TALK IT OVER

• Where did you land on the consumer-to-contributor scale? What contributed to your number?
• What are you “having your way” that you’ll have to give up in order to give more than you receive?
• What step will you take this week to serve IN our church? If you’re serving already, what will you do to serve AS the church?