In exile . . .
1. God is in control (1:1-7)
2. God requires faithfulness (1:8-14)
3. God saves his people (1:15-21)
Where Every Need is Met (Acts 4:32-37)
To have a significant impact for the poor . . .
1. We have to be Jesus Kingdom minded about the poor
2. We have to be committed to God’s missional purpose of the
local church
Work For Christ (Col 3:23-24)
Big Idea: Working for Christ is an inside out endeavor
Jesus-centered, inside out work has a renewed:
1. Scope (3:23a)
2. Focus (3:23b)
3. Motivation (3:24)
Walk With Christ (Eph 4:1-6)
Big Idea: Walking with Christ is a together endeavor
The “togethers” of our walk:
1. Calling (4:1)
2. Attitudes (4:2)
3. Purpose (4:3-6)
Worship Christ (Rom 12:1-2)
Big Idea: Worshiping Christ is an all-of-life endeavor
Worship...
1. Begins with visualization (12:1a)
2. Leads to presentation (12:1b)
3. Results in transformation (12:2)