RUN TO WIN (PART 3): BIBLICAL EXAMPLE OF APOSTLE PAUL

Описание: RUN TO WIN (PART 3): BIBLICAL EXAMPLE OF APOSTLE PAUL
(II TIM. 4:7-8)

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Introduction
II Tim. 4:7-8 (NLT): “7I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, AND I HAVE REMAINED FAITHFUL. 8AND NOW THE PRIZE AWAITS ME—THE CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, WHICH THE LORD, THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE, WILL GIVE ME ON THE DAY OF HIS RETURN. AND THE PRIZE IS NOT JUST FOR ME BUT FOR ALL WHO EAGERLY LOOK FORWARD TO HIS APPEARING”.


Body
• Although it’s good to be the first to do some things (e.g., as a trailblazer), it’s also great to follow the path of those who have done things before.
• This provides a unique opportunity to learn from those who have gone ahead of us.
• In Tim. 4:7-8, Apostle Paul declared that he has completed his divine assignment.
• He was so sure of this that in vs. 8, he pointed out that there’s a prize (the crown of righteousness) which awaits him.
• He also clarified that this crown is not only for him but for everyone who is eagerly awaiting CHRIST’s appearance.


MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF APOSTLE PAUL
(1) His Missionary journeys
(a) 1st Missionary Journey (Acts 13 -14): Gospel to the Gentiles,
(b) 2nd Missionary Journey (Acts 15:36 – 18:22): Expansion into Europe
(c) 3rd Missionary Journey (Acts 18:23 – 21:17): Strengthening Churches and Writing Letters
(2) Opening the Gospel to the Gentiles.
(3) Strengthening Churches and writing letters: He wrote many Books of the New Testament

Conclusion
In Phil. 1:21, Apostle Paul declared that for him to live is Christ and to die is gain. He eventually died as a Champion with a prize. It’s your turn to run to win the prize. Shalom!

Prayer point
In the MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS, I will not fail my generation.

Intercessory Prayer: Ask the GOD of Heaven to please pray for and uphold HIS Generals, upon whom the destinies of many people lie (Luke 22:31-32).


Bro. Johnson The-Beloved
(A SECC Ambassador)


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