Title: Jesus to you (Acts 17:1-9)
From the standpoint of the Gospel, we are leading a life of faith in very favorable circumstances and conditions.
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Seven out of the top 20 churches in the world, the Church Heaven in Korea, the mission that sent the most missionaries in the world
It is a country of hundreds of thousands of prophets.
Whether you believe it or not, every household has the Bible and one or two hymns. It is the kingdom of the gospel.
In this way, we can hear the gospel even if we don't want to hear it.
In short, we must know that we are receiving many spiritual blessings.
On the other hand, in the global village, to keep the faith, to keep the gospel, and to live according to the word of God
There are people who protect themselves from the constant war, and among the North Korean compatriots there are still underground churches and homes.
Until the Bible is written down while listening to Far East broadcasts at church and the Bible written by hand in Chinese characters is worn out
There are people who read and reread and keep the faith.
Even now, in rural churches, even in the worst conditions of livelihood and children's education, they keep their mission by swallowing tears.
He is living with the gospel only for the sake of the gospel.
While on a mission trip, Paul suffered indescribable suffering, tribulation, and adversity, yet he
We made it our final mission to share the news about the resurrection of Christ.
(Acts 17:1) And they went on to Amphipolis and Apollonia, and came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
Zira"
"(Acts 17:2) Paul went in to them according to his custom, and on three sabbaths he preached from the Scriptures."
“(Acts 17:3) … This Jesus, whom I am presenting to you, is the Christ.”
“(Acts 17:5) But the Jews were jealous…”
Paul entered the Jewish synagogue where he was neither welcomed nor welcomed.
He went there and preached the gospel even though he might have suffered hatred and death.
This is the heart of a person who delivers blessings.
Then, how should we accept and preach the gospel in this reality?
1. We must proclaim that Jesus is the Christ.
There is good reason why we lose confidence and lack courage in the gospel we preach.
When I was not proud or passive in my life in front of many people, I lacked confidence.
Don't.
And those who are too strong, sensitive, or sensitive about themselves cannot preach the gospel with power.
There is not.
Because a person who is self-centered and who has a sense of superiority or inferiority
Because things are biased toward moods, emotions, and circumstances, you cannot convey them correctly or confidently.
is.
Therefore, we must preach only the gospel, even if it is the gospel we preach through our mouths.
The gospel is to proclaim that Jesus is the Christ.
Jesus was able to preach the gospel confidently by entering the synagogue of the Jews who persecuted him.
It was because he proclaimed that he was the Christ.
“(Acts 17:3), proving that Christ had to suffer and be raised from the dead, and said,
But this Jesus, whom I am presenting to you, is the Christ.”
(Acts 17:4) Some of them, a great crowd of devout Greeks, and not a few noble women, were encouraged to
and after Silas,
In this way, if we preach the gospel only, we can gain confidence and receive power and gifts.
Being able to handle the tasks entrusted to me well is what I have to do, and what if I have the right attitude to do what I have to do?
You can do this with confidence.
2. Even if there are people who are jealous, you must tell them.
" (Acts 17:5) But the Jews were jealous and took some of the author's evil men and made a commotion in the city.
Make it ..."
What I do sometimes goes the opposite of what I want.
I made a complete and meticulous plan and carried out my work with precision and certainty, but I didn't even think about it.
There are times when difficulties are encountered.
In times like these, we need to build ourselves stronger and bolder.
What we do is preach the gospel, and we never lose heart or give up on difficulties we face while preaching the gospel.
You shouldn't.
Rather than hurting my self-esteem, rather than being offended, rather than losing my authority and sovereignty, rather than preaching the gospel
It's even worse to stop.
None of me can intervene in preaching the gospel.
Some will be jealous, some will be dissatisfied, and some will interfere.
Paul put only the gospel of Jesus Christ first in any situation.
"(Acts 17:2) Paul went in to them according to his custom, and on three sabbaths he preached from the Scriptures."
Paul did his best in his plan for preaching the gospel, as he had decided in his heart.
3. You can't just go to a comfortable and good place.
We do not have to go to places that are comfortable and good for us to do the work of preaching the gospel.
Sometimes I have to raise my hand even when I go to a difficult and difficult place or a place that does not welcome me.
If we are happy only with people I like, people with whom I have a heart, and people who are on my side, then we will be in the gospel.
I can't afford it.
On the contrary, even if it has nothing to do with me, it doesn't suit me, and even if there is a sense of distance, it's not good
Even if it is burdensome because of the past or present, we can reach out and serve and share with you.
A person is a mature Christian.
(Acts 17:1) And they went on to Amphipolis and Apollonia, and came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
Zira"
“(Acts 17:5) But the Jews were jealous…”
“(Acts 17:8) When the crowd and the town mayors heard this, they were in a riot
Even in such a burdensome place, Paul went into them and preached and preached the word of God.
I did.
We hope that this will be a challenge and a blessing to us.
How should we preach the gospel?
We must proclaim that Jesus is the Christ.
Even if there are people who are jealous, you must tell them.
Don't just choose a place that's comfortable and easy, but go wherever it's hard to tell.
If we do this, we will be proud of ourselves both before God and before men, and the kingdom of God will be expanded.