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(MATT. 4:17-22)(MATT. 4:17-22)

(By Ron Halbrook)

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IntroductionIntroduction::1. 1. Matt. 4:17-22 Jesus

Proclaimed His Kingdom, & Prepared Men to Proclaim His Kingdom.

2. The Work of Saving Souls Is Twofold.

3. Wherever the Gospel Goes, Both Phases Are Imperative!

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A. Jesus Set Pattern (Matt. 4)

1. 1. Vv. 12-17, 23-25 Prepared for Gospel Prepared for Gospel to Go to All the Worldto Go to All the World

2. 2. Vs. 17 Introduced the Kingdom

3. Vv. 18-22 Began to Train Men

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B. Matt. 28:18-20 Great Commission Confirms Pattern

1. Apostles Preach: Men Learn How to Receive Salvation

2. Disciples Learn All He Commanded: Including “Go & Teach”

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C. Apostles Followed Pattern

1. Acts 1:8 Apostles’ Testimony: To All Men

2. Acts 8:1-4 First Converts: Fishers of Men

3. Saul Followed Pattern Acts 9:1-2, 18-22

Converted, Then Fished Acts 16:1-3 Taught

Timothy to Fish

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D. Pattern Perpetuated to End of Time

1. 2 Tim. 2:2 Timothy: Train Men to Train Men

2. 1 Pet. 3:15 Peter Taught Saints to Fish

3. 2 Pet. 1:12-15 Peter’s Instruction for All Future Ages

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A. Two Recent Trips: Convert Lost, Train Preachers

1. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 David Halbrook, Keith Greer, Ron Often to Mixed Audiences

2. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Harry Osborne, Ron Mostly to Train Preachers

3. Seven Weeks: Ron 123 Lessons

4. Seven Weeks: 80 Baptized

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B. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 Concentrate on Luzon

1. Requested: Kingdom, Marriage 2. Worship, Baptism, Be Steadfast,

Rejoice, The Cup, Benevolence, Why Assemble, Victory, Heaven…

3. Q & A Sessions 4. Error: The Church 1 Phase of Kg. 5. With Lordy Salunga:

Angeles City Church of Christ Zambales Prov.: Disciples of Christ

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B. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 Concentrate on Luzon

6. With Domie Jacob: Isabela & Nearby Provinces

7. With Rody Gumpad: Tuguegarao, Cagayan Prov. Jimmy Domingo at Lana

8. Danny Tiongson in Pamplona 9. Ilocos Region, 100 Churches10. With Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino

Valencia & Tagbilaran City, Bohol

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C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao

1. Two Weeks with Rody Gumpad at Tuguegarao, Cagayan

How to Study the Bible, O.T. Survey, N.T. Survey, N.T. Church, Basic Bible Doct., Issues That Divide Brethren, Church History, Preacher’s Life & Work

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C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao

2. One Week with Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino at Cagayan de Oro on Mindanao

Survey of Bible, Undenominational Christianity, Worship, How Study Bible, Bible Authority, Work of Church, Holy Spirit, Baptism, Calvinism, Premillennialism, Catholic, Mormon, Jeh. Witness, Armstrong, 7th Day Adventist

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C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao

3. Last Week with Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino on Mindanao & Panay

Surigao, Mindano: Typhoon Roxas, Panay

D. God Blessed Hebron Ln.: Opening Doors of Opportunity

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III. Fishing for MenIII. Fishing for MenHere at HomeHere at Home

A. Today Here Follow Pattern Set by Jesus

1. Rom. 1:14-17; 10:1-3, 14 Be Determined, Prayerful, Persistent, Zealous Fishers of Men!

2. 2 Tim. 2:1-3 Be Strong, Determined, Sacrificial to Train Others as Fishers of Men!

B. Everyone Find His Talent, Do His Part!

1. Eph. 4:16 Every member must function. 2. Num. 13:30-31 “We are well able” by faith in God.

3. Isa. 6:8 “Here am I; send me.”

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Conclusion:

1. Jesus came “to seek & to save that which was lost” (Lk. 19:10).

2. Jesus said, “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad” (Matt. 12:30).

Christ calls unfaithful Christians: Repent, return to your first love (Rev. 2:4-5).

Christ calls sinners in the world: Repent, obey the gospel (Acts 3:19)