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STEWARDSOF THE GOSPEL

Ptra. Zarah Jane E. LimJanuary 12, 2014



“Now it is required that those

who have been given a trustmust prove faithful.”

1 Corinthians 4:2



Colossians 1:25-28 (NASB)

Of this church I was made a ministeraccording to the stewardship from God

bestowed on me for your benefit, so that Imight fully carry out the preaching of theword of God ,26 that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but hasnow been manifested to His saints,



Colossians 1:25-28 (NASB)

to whom God willed to make known

what is the riches of the glory of thismystery among the Gentiles, which isChrist in you, the hope of glory. 28 Weproclaim Him, admonishing every

man and teaching every man with allwisdom, so that we may present everyman complete in Christ .



Colossians 2:2-3

that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to

all the wealth that comes from the fullassurance of understanding, resulting in atrue knowledge of God’s mystery , thatis, Christ Himself , 3 in whom arehidden all the treasures of wisdom andknowledge.



Proper Stewardship ofthe Gospel:

5 Keys to Unleash

the POWER in You



#1: KNOW

the Word John 1:14

Colossians 1:19-20

1 Corinthians 3:16

1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Ephesians 3:20

The Holy Spirit living in you

allows you to understand thesecret things of God

because God reveals it to

you by His Spirit.



#2: STUDY

the Word 2 Timothy 2:15

John 8:31

1 Peter 1:23-2:3

Ephesians 4:10-13

It’s not enough to just

accept the Gospel message.“We, too, share in the

responsibility of presentingthe good news. We need to

spend time letting God

prepare us to tell others.” -God’s Word for Today/BFGFC Bulletin page 1



#3: PREACH

the Word

2 Timothy 4:2

Mark 16:15

1 Corinthians 1:24

Romans 1:16

Hebrews 4:12

Isaiah 55:11

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John 15:7-8

Genesis 11:6

Preach: ‘kerusso’

meaningto proclaim openly



Never underestimate thePOWER of the Word!

12 For the word of God is living andactive and sharper than any two-edgedsword, and piercing as far as thedivision of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge

the thoughts and intentions of theheart. Hebrews 4:12



#4: MEDITATE

on the Word

Joshua 1:8

Psalm 119:11, 148

Luke 6:45

Revelation 1:6, 5:10

Job 22:28

Proverbs 18:20-21

Hebrews 10:23

Jeremiah 1:12

Psalm 145

Meditate: ‘hagah’

meaning

Mutter

Speak

Utter



Your breakthrough

starts with your mouthand in your heart.

“Don’t abort your breakthrough!”– Perry Stone (Five Ways to Get a Divine Reversal)



Instead of FEAR ful

words, keep declaringFAITHful words!

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for

HE who promised is FAITHFUL.”

Hebrews 10:23



#5a:PRAY according

to the Word

Isaiah 55:11

Romans 10:17

Challenge:

1. Search the Scriptures and find

out what God is saying regarding

your situation.

2. Pray the Scriptures aloud.

3. Believe!



#5b:PRAY in the

Spirit

Romans 8:26-28

Ephesians 6:18

1 Corinthians 14:2

1 Thessalonians 5:17Praying in the Spirit:

1. Helps us keep our prayers inline with God’s will.

2. Prevents us from prayingselfish prayers.

3. Helps us to be kept free from worldly contamination.



Proper Stewardship of the Gospel:5 Keys to Unleash the POWER in You

1. Know the Word.

2. Study the Word.

3. Preach the Word.

4. Meditate on the Word.

5. Pray according to the Word / Pray in the Spirit

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