Bible Study's Message, January 12, 2021 - Make the Most of the Opportunities We Have to Gloryify Jesus!

 Greetings Glory Revealers,

Tuesday's message had us ask Holy Spirit to examine our hearts to enable us to become aware of the daily opportunities to reveal the glory of Jesus through our actions.  

  
God Bless!


Scripture References & Highlights

Prayer for 2021:  This year will be a year of Light; that Light will shine and darkness will not dispel it. 
In Jesus' Name





Message Scriptures:
  • John 17:6
    • Jesus came to reveal God and to bring glory to Father God's name
  • Luke 18:35-43
    • the beggar was persistent in his pursuit of Jesus
    • After receiving his sight, the beggar praised God and followed Jesus
    • After witnessing the miracle the crowd shouted and gave glory to God
  • John 17:6-12
    • we belong to Jesus thereby we belong to God
    • our surrendered lives reveal the glory of Jesus
  • John 17:13
    • our delight in Jesus should overflow to others
  • John 17:18
    • we are commissioned to represent Jesus just like Jesus was commissioned to represent God
  • Luke 19:11-26
    • the people had a misunderstanding of the Kingdom of God and therefore missed the opportunity to engage in the Kingdom of God correctly through the person of Jesus
    • the servant missed the opportunity to fulfill his master's desire despite knowing the character of his master and how he would react
 Nuggets for the Week

  • Eternal life is defined as knowing and experiencing God as the only true God and experience Jesus as the one God sent (John 17:3) 
  • Rightly discerning Jesus' character can help us make right choices that reflect His character and cause others to see His glory correctly

Reflections
  • Ask Holy Spirit to reveal and clear up any misconceptions we have about Jesus, His Kingdom, what He is doing in this hour and not be surprised or shaken at what He reveals.  God doesn't condemn us (Romans 8:1)
  • Give Holy Spirit free reign to align those places in our hearts to the Truth of what the scripture says about them.
  • Ask Holy Spirit to open our eyes to any opportunities we have to glorify Jesus.
  • Ask God to give us a deeper understanding of who He is and cause others to see His beauty in us as we go about our day.

 Key Takeaway for the Body
  • Misunderstanding of the Kingdom can lead to a missed opportunity of bringing glory to Jesus
  • We are commissioned to reveal Jesus to the world

Prayer Time

In your times of prayer this week (9am,12noon, and 6pm) we encourage you to include the following scriptures located below and in the article 7 Verses and 7 Prayers for your Pastor/

Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-17

Philippians 1:9-11

Colossians 1:10-12









Worship Highlight   








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