January 1, 2023 • Chad Davis • 2 Chronicles 20:1–30
1. The laborers are few because we are inactive. 2. The laborers are few because we are unequipped. 3. The laborers are few because we are unmoved. 4. The laborers are few because we are prayerless. Application: 1. See People. 2. Love People. 3. Meet People. 4. Pray for People. Supplemental Text: Luke 5:31-32 Acts 1:8 Matthew 24:14 Matthew 28:18-20 John 4:31-35 Romans 10:13-15 Hebrews 13:20-21 John 10:14-16
5 Aims of the Work of Ministry: 1. Unity 2. Maturity 3. Stability 4. Connectivity 5. Intimacy 1. Belonging to the body of Christ involves building up one another. 2. Belonging to the body of Christ involves looking out for one another. 3. Belonging to the body of Christ involves prioritizing time with one another. 4. Belonging to the body of Christ involves committing to one another. Supplemental Text: Mark 3:31-35 Philippians 2:3-4 1 Timothy 3:14-15 John 13:35 Hebrews 13:17 1 Peter 2:9-10
Main Point: The Scriptures are God's rescuing arms for wandering sheep. 1. Our belief in the promises of God's Word is tethered to our posture towards God's Word. 2. Our belief in the power of God's Word is tethered to our pleasure towards God's Word. Application: 1. Develop delight through engaging the Word. 2. Develop delight through memorizing the Word. 3. Develop delight through sharing the Word. 4. Develop delight through praying the Word. Supplemental Text: Psalm 1:1-2 Ezekiel 34:11-12 Luke 19:10 John 10:27-29 Luke 15:3-4 Romans 3:10-12 Psalm 119:130 Psalm 119:11 Isaiah 53:6
