HOW TO KEEP THE MISSION ALIVE ”REAP THE HARVEST 2015”

Integrated Evangelism LifestyleSession 6

Prepared by: Valentine M. Aplod Ministerial Secretary

Mountain Provinces Mission

“LET THE LIGHT KEEP ON SHINING”

HOW TO KEEP THE MISSION ALIVEWORK IN THE URBAN AS WELL RURAL

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Revelation 2:1-3To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, these things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand and who walks in the midst of the seven golden lamp stands. I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil, and you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars: and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary.

Revelation 2:1-3Sursurat cadagiti pito nga Iglesia ti Asia.---Ti umuna a surat: iti Iglesia sadi Efeso. v1Isuratmo iti angel ti Iglesia sadi Efeso: Dagitoy a banbanag cuna ti agig-iggem cadagiti pito a bituen iti macanawanna, ken magna iti tengnga dagiti pito a pagsilawan a nabalitocan:

Revelation 2:1-3v2Siac ammoc dagiti aramidmo, ken ti panagbannogmo ken ti anusmo; ken ti dica pannacaibtor cadagiti dakes a tattao, ket sinuutmo dagiti mangnagnagan cadagiti bagbagida nga apostol, ket saanda met nga apostol ket nasaracam ida a naulbod;

v3Ket naganusca ken nagituredca gapu iti naganco ket saanca a nagbannog.

Revelation 2:4-5Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place – unless you repent.

Revelation 2:4-5v4Ngem adda bassit busurec kenca, ta

pinanawam daydi immuna nga ayatmo.

v5Lagipem ngarud, no sadino ti nacatnagam, ket agbabawica, ket aramidem dagiti immuna nga aramidmo; ta no saan, umayacto kenca, ket iccatecto ti pagsilawam iti yanna, malacsid no agbabawica.

God is light1 John 1:5-7New International Version (NIV)

5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is

no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the

darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.

Psalm 67:1New International Version (NIV)1 May God be gracious to us and bless us

and make his face shine on us.

WHAT DOES THE LIGHT SYMBOLIZES?

God is light

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but

shall have the light of life.

(John 8:12)

WHAT DOES THE LIGHT SYMBOLIZES?

The Word of God (Bible)Psalm 119:105 105 Your word is a

lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

God's Word is a lamp, a light that illuminates the darkness.

God's Word illuminates the path of our lives. If we keep God's Word

shining along the way, then we will be far less likely to trip.

WHAT DOES THE LIGHT SYMBOLIZES?

The Truth (John 17:7)

1 John 1:7 - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship

with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[a] sin.

God's Word is truth (John 17:17). We have to walk in the light "as He is in the light." He lives in us, and we in

Him. We are in union with Him.Gospel (preaching of the goodnews)

WHAT DOES THE LIGHT SYMBOLIZES?

What does the Darkness symbolizes?

DARKNESS represents • unbelief, • sin, and • evil DARKNESS denotes • death, • ignorance, and • those things which are sinful and bad• or which represents the world and death

REFLECTING CHRIST, PAGE 197Every True Christian to be a Light Bearer, July 2

“God desires us to shine as lights in the world. We are to give the light of truth to others, ever asking, ever receiving, ever

imparting, working in all simplicity through the sanctification of the Spirit.”

REFLECTING CHRIST, PAGE 197Every True Christian to be a Light Bearer, July 2

“Constantly our light is to increase in brightness because we are constantly

receiving light from the Source of all light. Beholding Christ, we are to become

changed into His image, reflecting His light to the world.”

2 SDA Bible Commentary p. 1032

“If left unattended the seven lamps will be

removed.”

Matthew 5:14-16v14Ye are the light of the world. A city that

is set on an hill cannot be hid.v15Neither do men light a candle, and put

it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

v16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Darkness has covered the earth, and gross darkness the people; and Christ says to His followers:

Each soul united to Christ becomes a light in God’s house.

Each is to receive and impart, letting his light shine forth in clear, bright rays.

We are held responsible by God if we do not let light shine to those who are in darkness.

Mateo 5:14-16

v14Dacayo ti silaw ti lobong: ti maysa nga ili a naisaad iti rabaw ti maysa a turod, saan a mabalin nga ilemmeng.

v15Ket saan met a gangatan dagiti tao ti maysa a silaw ket sa icabil iti siroc ti maysa a salop, no di ket iti pagsilawan, ket lawaganna dagiti isu-amin nga adda iti balay.

v16Casta coma ti panaglawag ti silawyo iti sangoanan dagiti tao; tapno makitada dagiti naimbag nga aramidyo, ket dayawenda coma ni Amayo nga adda sadi langit.

Jesus warned of four ways by which our lampstands may be removed and our lights be put

out:

1. A basket may drown the flame(Matt. 5:14, 15)

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.”

Basket denotes business success which could detract from our relationship with God

2. A bed might cover up the light(Mark 4:21)

“Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set

on a lampstand?”

A bed denotes laziness or sexual immorality

3. A vessel might smother the light(Luke 8:16)

“No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand that those who enter may see the

light.”

Vessel denotes that little extras, though good in themselves, but when pursued to the

excess could become the grave of our religion

4. A secret place might conceal the light(Luke 11:33)

“No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may

see the light.”

Secret Place denotes fear of witnessing or being thought of as being different

Aids to Keep our Light Shining1. Give God the best hour of your day –

through personal devotions, scripture reading, secret prayer, study of SS lesson.

2. Continue in an attitude of prayer throughout the day.

3. Forsake all know sin.4. Be active in your local church & share

your faith with others.

Five Step Success Plan for Mission

(Mark 3:13 – 15)1. CALL – And He went up on the mountain and

called to Him those He wanted.2. RESPONSE – And they came to Him.3. TRAINING – Then He appointed 12 that they

might be with Him.4. ASSIGNMENT – And that He might send them out

to preach.5. POWER – And to have power to heal sicknesses

and to cast out demons.