Main Scripture passages: Philippians 1:1-6; 4:10-19
As servants of Christ we are called to participate in the spreading of the gospel. Paul calls it “fellowship in the gospel” in Philippians 1:5. The root word for “fellowship” here literally means participation or contribution. So we are called to contribute to the work of the gospel. The Philippians fulfilled this command by giving financially to Paul’s missionary work. We must do the same. We need to further God’s Kingdom not just in our words but in our actions–by giving.
Main Scripture passages: Exodus 26:31-35, Matthew 27:33-51
Main Scripture passage: James 4
Main Scripture passage: James 4
Main Scripture passage: James 4:1-17
Main Scripture passage: James 4
Main Scripture passage: Mark 14:3-9
Christ has called us to be a people of compassion. This requires that we take up our cross and follow Him. And when we do, we will experience His resurrection power like we’ve never experienced before.
Main Scripture passage: Luke 10:30-37
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men” (Titus 3:8).
Main Scripture passages: Luke 10:30-37, Titus 2:11-14; 3:8, 14
God has called us to show compassion on others as He has showed compassion on us.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Cor. 1:3-4).
Main Scripture passage: Luke 10:25-37 & 2 Corinthians 1:3-4