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The urgency of the hour!
Ukuphuthuma kwehora!
KwaSizabantuMinisters’ Conference
Ingqungquthela yabeFundisi2-4 March 2009
1 Peter 4:7-11
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore … be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
The end of all things is near!
Therefore follow God’s plan of
action!
In this way praising God in all things through Jesus Christ
The end of all things is near
1 Peter 4:7a – then, and now
1 Peter 4:7in the context of the letter
5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
7 The end of all things is near.
The end of all things is near
If you knew “the end” is here in 6 months ??!!
A leaf, or a hawk?
A leaf falling from a tree?
A hawk sitting on a tree top?
A hawk diving down on its prey!!!
Plan of action: Goal, Objective, Strategies, Actions
1 Peter 4:7-11: God’s plan of action
For you personally: own spirituality & ministry
For the congregation / project entrusted to you
God’s plan of action
Goal
Objective
Strategy 1
Action 1 Action 2 Action 3
Strategy 2 Strategy 3
1 Peter 4:7-11
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
God's plan of action
Goal
Goal: 1 Peter 4:11c
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
Objective
Praise God in all things
Goal
Objective
Objective: 1 Peter 4:7b
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
The result of clear mindedness and self-control
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
I need strategies!!!
Goal
Objective
Strategy 1 Strategy 2 Strategy 3
Clear minded and self-controlled
1st Strategy
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
1st Strategy: 1 Peter 4:8a
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
Reason for 1st Strategy
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
2nd Strategy
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
2nd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:9
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
Condition to your hospitality
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
3rd Strategy
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
3rd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:10
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
How gifts should be used
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
Actions needed for each strategy!!
Clear minded and self-controlled
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1 Action 2 Action 3
Goal
Praise God in all things
Action 1 towards 3rd Strategy
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1
Action 1 to use gifts
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
Action 2 towards 3rd Strategy
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1
Speak / Minister the Word
Action 2
Action 2 to use gifts
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
The 2 actions towards 3rd Strategy
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1 Action 2ServeSpeak / Minister the Word
Action towards 1st Strategy?
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1
??
Action 2??
Action towards 2nd Strategy?
Praise God in all things
Clear minded and self-controlled
Goal
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1
??
Action 2??
Urgency: 1 Peter 4:7a
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
Security in God’s grace: 1 Peter 1:5
Through faith you are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time
God’s plan of action
Clear minded and self-controlled
Objective
1st Strategy
Love each other2nd Strategy
Offer hospitality3rd Strategy
Use gift to serve
Action 1 Action 2 Action 3
In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!
Goal
The end of all things is near!
Therefore follow God’s plan of
action!
In this way praising God in all things through Jesus Christ
