The focal passage for “Involved in Ministry” is Matthew 25:31-46. How is your class “involved” when it comes to ministry? Attendance in my class is about 57% of the active membership, and about 34% are involved in class mission projects. You can see that we have need of this lesson!
Harry Leafe defines love as a choice, a steadfast commitment toward the well being of another. John’s question in 1 John 3:14-19, “…how can the love of God be in him?” implies that we can experientially know God’s love if we chose to demonstrate love toward those in need. The presence of this love is an assurance of our salvation (v 19).
By not participating in ministry work, class members forego experiencing God’s love in their life. Assuming they have experienced the new birth of salvation, they may not have grown in fellowship with God. Why?
Understanding the opportunity to experience God’s love in the here and now is one way to encourage Christians to take hold of service opportunities God puts before them. What else would you suggest?
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