Church notes - 24th September 2017

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24th September
Rob Sweeny Testimony
- A Christian family
- Falling away as a teen
- Turning left (towards the church) instead of the right (towards home).
Philippians 1:21
Studying - employers were flexible regarding hours.

Philippians 2:1 - 11

2 Thessalonians 3:6 - 15
Eschatology - Study of the End Times
We need to be ready for Jesus' return. The Thessalonians weren't living according to this.
vs 6
vs 11
The teaching had been misunderstood.
Problem 1 - Denial of 'No one knows the day or the hour'.

Matthew 24:42 - 51

Be Faithfully Serving
We have a purpose.

We serve God by serving others
Mark 10:45

vs 7
Paul had worked not being a burden on the Thessalonian Christians. He had made himself a model, being an influence in this way. But they weren't following this model. Jesus' greatness is measured by the number of people He served. This is in opposition to what the world values.

God made you for service, not for self-centeredness.
Servants make themselves available.
Servants don't fill up their time.
But they live in readiness to serve the LORD.

Servants pay attention to needs.
Proverbs 3:28
On the lookout for small ways they can serve.

Servants are faithful in small tasks.
- Do every task with equal meditation
Jesus did menial tasks - e.g. washing the disciples' feet. Nothing was beneath Him. It is because of His greatness He came to serve.

Servants Finish their tasks.

Some Thessalonians said. "Jesus is coming, Let's relax until He's here."
In contrast, Paul said, "Jesus is coming. I need to serve Him faithfully until He's here."

What about you?