In what ways can we fulfill God's promise to Abraham in our community? Promise Reaffirmed: Acts 3:25 “ ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’ ” Jesus: The Fulfillment and Open Door • Galatians 3:16 – the “Seed” is Christ, the guaranteed channel of blessing • Galatians 3:29 – in Christ we become Abraham’s offspring, positioned to carry the promise • John 20:21 – the risen Lord sends His people just as the Father sent Him Living as Heirs: Core Commitments • Proclaim the gospel that saves and blesses every nation • Model covenant faithfulness by obeying Christ’s commands • Walk in the Spirit, displaying His fruit for all to taste (Galatians 5:22-23) • Serve the least, the lonely, and the lost, reflecting the compassion of Jesus Practical Steps to Bless Our Community • Evangelism – Share Christ’s finished work one‐on‐one and in gatherings – Support church planting and cross-cultural missions • Discipleship – Teach the whole counsel of God (Matthew 28:19-20) – Mentor new believers into mature, reproducing followers • Compassion Ministries – Feed the hungry, clothe the poor, visit the sick (James 1:27) – Partner with crisis-pregnancy centers, shelters, recovery programs • Justice and Mercy – Advocate for the unborn, the elderly, and those trafficked (Proverbs 24:11-12) – Promote racial reconciliation grounded in our one new humanity in Christ (Ephesians 2:14-16) • Hospitality – Open homes for meals, Bible studies, and refuge (Romans 12:13) – Welcome immigrants and internationals as loved neighbors (Leviticus 19:34) • Vocational Witness – Work with excellence and integrity, turning workplaces into mission fields (Colossians 3:23-24) • Prayer and Intercession – Seek the welfare of the city (Jeremiah 29:7) – Pray for rulers and all who are in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-4) • Generosity – Tithe faithfully, give sacrificially, relieve global poverty (2 Corinthians 8:1-7) • Family Faithfulness – Train children in the ways of the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) – Model marriage that pictures Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:25-33) Scripture Roadmap for Each Step • Genesis 12:2-3; 22:18 – origin of the promise • Matthew 5:13-16 – salt and light impact • Luke 4:18-19 – Messiah’s manifesto, our pattern • Micah 6:8 – walking humbly with God through justice and mercy • 1 Peter 2:9 – declaring His excellencies as a royal priesthood • Ephesians 2:10 – created for good works prepared beforehand Continuing the Covenant Every act of gospel proclamation, Spirit-led service, and covenant obedience extends Abraham’s blessing. As Christ’s body lives this out together, families, neighborhoods, and nations encounter the grace promised long ago—and the promise keeps rolling forward until the whole earth is filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord. |
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