The 7 People that will Help You to Heaven-by Xolani Mthwecu & Ivor Botha
Sermon summary:
Xolani --The Prophet: We all need someone who calls you back to the Word of God, proclaim the truth, and what you need to do; no matter how difficult it is. In the Old Testament, we have prophets like Moses, Isaiah, and Jeremiah. The best example of someone who had a prophet in his life was David who was rebuked by Nathan (2 Samuel 12).
In the New Testatment, Jesus was the ultimate prophet. In John 8:10–11 Jesus didn't claim the victory, but called the woman caught in adultery to repentance. He rebuke Peter (Mark 8:33)publicly in front of the other disciples so they too could learn. In Galatians 2:11-14 Paul rebuked Peter for his hypocrisy. In practice, we need to evaluate everything we're told against the Bible, like the Bereans did (Acts 17:11).
Ivor--The Learner: We all want to be fed, but don't want to do the same for others.
Philippians 4:9 whatever you have learned, put it into practice.
Matthew 28:20 teach others to obey
2 Tim 3:14 Continue. Philippians 3:17 Imitate.
We are reluctant to teach others because we're not Jesus/ are afraid to make a mistake /or have been hurt in the past. God's plan is to use imperfect people to teach imperfect people.
Hebrews 6:11–12 God desires for us to finish the race by imitating others.
Moses trained Joshua.
How does it help me? Gives you a sense if Godly responsibility and accountability.
Encouragement and joy in their victories; God promises to be with me.
Good students make good teachers.
God is in control of the relationships you're in.
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