8-16-09 STUDY OUTLINE

The Light of The Gospel
II Corinthians 4:1-10 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; (2) But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.(3) But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: (4) In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.(5) For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. (6) For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (7) But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.(8) We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; (9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; (10) Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
INTRODUCTION: Paul in writing this letter to the Church ofCorinth is reminding them of the obligation of ministry. Jesus spoke of us as the light of the world. Not that we have any light of our own but instead we have the light ofJesus Christ in us. It is our responsibility to let that light so shine before men that they will see the love of Jesus and come to a knowledge of his saving grace.
I. WE MUST NOT FAINT VS 1

THE MESSAGE IS TOO IMPORTANT

THE COST IS TOO GREAT VS 3

II. WE MUST MANIFEST THE TRUTH VS 2

THE WHOLE TRUTH IS THE ONLY TRUTH

THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TRUTH

III. WE MUST PREACH JESUS VS.5

NOT OURSELVES

NOT OUR OWN IDEAS

NOT OUR OWN OPINIONS

NOT OUR OWN DESIRES

IV. WE MUST LET THAT LIGHT SHINE EVEN MORE SO AS THE WORLD BECOMES DARKER VS. 6.

V. WE MUST REALIZE THAT WE ARE THE EARTHEN VESSELS AND JESUS IS THE TREASURE VERSE 7

VI. WE MUST LET THAT LIGHT SHINE EVEN IN THE HARD TIMES, REALIZING THAT WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS. VERSES 8 AND 9

TROUBLED BUT NOT DISTRESSED

PERPLEXED BUT NOT IN DESPAIR

PERSECUTED BUT NOT FORSAKEN

CAST DOWN BUT NOT DESTROYED

THE MESSAGE Is TRUE

THE MESSAGE IS IMPERATIVE

THE NEED IS CLEAR VS. 3


STUDY OUTLINE FOR THE WEEK

NOTE(I have felt led to include some study outlines, probably one each week on the weekend. It is my hope that this will inspire you to open your Bible and study the text and the verses. I am going to do this for awhile and I would appreciate your input. This ministry is a ministry to help meet your spiritual needs and to help you to have a closer walk with Jesus.)

WHAT WILL THE LORD DO FOR US?

Psalm 25

INTRODUCTION: In this Psalm we find the word "Me" is the object of several statements. This morning remember that we are the object of God's Love and attention.

I. HE WILL DELIVER US VERSE 20

BEING DELIVERED FROM SIN IS THE BEGINNING OF ALL CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE.

Colossians 1:12-14 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: {13} Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated into the kingdom of his dear Son: {14} In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins:

1 Thessalonians 1:10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

II. HE TEACHES US: Verse 4

Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, {12} Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; {13} Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

III. HE LEADS US VERSE 5
Like a Shepherd: Leads to rest, to refreshent, to peace and courage, He is a shepherd who knows the way because He has been that way Himself.

IV. HE SHOWS US HIS WAYS: VERSE 4

One of the most intimate stages of our Christian relationship is when we trust God to show us His ways.
Psalms 103:7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
CONCLUSION:

GOD WANTS TO DELIVER US FROM THE BONDAGE OF SIN TODAY

GOD WANTS TO TEACH US HIS PATHS FOR OUR OWN BENEFIT

GOD WANTS TO LEAD US AS A SHEPHERD LOVINGLY LEADS HIS SHEEP

GOD WANTS TO SHOW US THE BETTER WAY:

His way.