In what ways can we "make known His deeds among the peoples"? Scripture Focus “Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.” Psalm 105:1 Why This Matters • The command is direct, not optional • God’s works display His character, inviting the world to trust Him (Psalm 96:3) • Christ commissions His church to spread the news of His saving acts (Matthew 28:19-20) Foundational Truths • God’s deeds are historical facts revealed in Scripture • Believers are eyewitnesses of His ongoing work in their lives (Mark 5:19) • The Holy Spirit empowers effective witness (Acts 1:8) Personal Testimony • Share salvation stories—how Christ forgave, healed, restored • Speak of daily providence: answered prayer, protection, guidance • Keep conversations natural and thankful (Colossians 4:5-6) Corporate Worship • Sing psalms and hymns that retell God’s mighty acts (Psalm 26:7) • Read aloud biblical narratives in gatherings • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper and baptism as living pictures of the gospel (1 Corinthians 11:26) Teaching and Discipleship • Open the Bible with family, friends, small groups • Memorize and recite key passages that chronicle God’s faithfulness (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) • Mentor new believers, helping them trace God’s hand in their own stories Acts of Compassion • Serve the poor and marginalized in Jesus’ name (James 2:15-17) • Visit the sick and imprisoned, explaining that love flows from God’s prior love for us (1 John 4:19) • Engage in community projects that reflect His kindness and justice (Micah 6:8) Creative Communication • Write blogs, articles, or books recounting testimonies and biblical events • Use music, drama, visual arts to portray redemption history • Produce films or podcasts that highlight God’s intervention in real lives Digital Mission • Share Scripture graphics and personal reflections on social media • Host online Bible studies and prayer rooms • Record short videos explaining a verse, then illustrate with a personal example Family and Home • Begin meals with brief stories of God’s provision • Celebrate spiritual birthdays, remembering the day of salvation • Display Scripture art around the house as conversation starters Workplace Witness • Maintain integrity and excellence, crediting God for abilities (Daniel 6:3-4) • Offer to pray for coworkers in crises • Keep a Bible handy and be ready to explain the hope within (1 Peter 3:15) Global Vision • Support missionaries through prayer, finance, and short-term trips • Learn other cultures to communicate God’s deeds in understandable ways • Translate Scripture portions where none exist, fulfilling Romans 10:14-15 Persevering Encouragement • Remember that even small acts ripple outward (1 Thessalonians 1:8) • Trust God with results; He opens hearts (Acts 16:14) • Rest in the promise that His Word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11) The Lord has done great things; let every sphere of life become a platform where His mighty deeds are openly celebrated and clearly proclaimed. |
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