First Baptist Church, Zachary, LA
The fruit of the disciple's life are the people who are impacted. As a disciple is sent throughout their daily life, the first productive endeavor is to speak what needs to be heard, truth.
John 3:34 NASB1995
Exodus 7:1 NASB1995
Aaron spoke for Moses to Pharoah...
Deuteronomy 18:15 NASB1995
Moses would be replaced.
God commanded His people to "listen" to Moses' replacement.
Matthew 17:5 NASB1995
The Father commanded the disciples to "listen" to His Son.
Jesus replaces Moses, the prophet.
Ephesians 4:11-13 NASB1995
You are Sent to Speak
And He gave some [Speaking Truth] prophets ... 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ.
John 12:49-50 NASB1995
Jesus gave many examples of speaking truth:
Nicodemus-John 3
Woman at the Well-John 4
Adulterous Woman-John 8
Disabled Man-John 9
Pharisees-Matthew 12 & 16/Luke 11
Rich Man-Matthew 19
Sisters-Luke 10
Tax Collectors-Luke 5 & 19
Pilate-John 18
A few Key Questions:
Why did Jesus speak?
How did Jesus speak?
What did Jesus say?
What was the immediate result?
How did Jesus respond to the hearer's reaction?
How to respond to Him:
Dear Lord Jesus, I confess I have been living my life for what I get out of it rather than who I experience it with. I confess that my only hope is in You, Jesus, because You died for my sin, was buried and rose from the dead. Now I turn from my reliance on what I get and trust in You and follow you in relationship to glorify the Father. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus name, Amen
Prayer Guide: October 1-8
10/1: Read Psalm 119:121-128 Pray for FBCZ, the search committee and the future pastor/family to do justice and righteousness and depend on the Lord’s protection.
10/2: Read Psalm 119:121-128 Pray for FBCZ, the search committee and the future pastor/family to long without wavering for the salvation of the Lord and His Word to be lived by each one.
10/3: Read Psalm 119:121-128 Pray that FBCZ, the search committee and the future pastor/family will welcome God’s activity in their lives every day and that each may learn His statutes (Word).
10/4: Read Psalm 119:121-128 Pray for the search committee to know the Lord’s testimonies and trust in the understanding that He brings.
10/5: Read Psalm 119:121-128 Pray for the pastor to ready himself for the Lord to act through him in the brokenness of people’s lives.
10/6: Read Psalm 119:121-128 Pray that the family of the pastor value God’s Word above any other possessions.
10/7: Read Psalm 119:121-128 Pray for FBCZ, the search committee and the pastor values the teachings of the Lord concerning everything and resist every false way.
10/8: Read Psalm 119:129-136 Pray that the search committee knows the wonder of God’s testimonies and observes them in all endeavors.