october 22, 2009 – athens, greece october 30, 2009 – victoria, bc february 12, 2010 –...
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• October 22, 2009 – Athens, Greece
• October 30, 2009 – Victoria, BC
• February 12, 2010 – Vancouver, BC
• Matthew 5: 14, 16
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. . . Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven”
• 1 Peter 2:9
“But you are a chosen generation . . . that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light”
Chosen Torchbearers
Chosen Torchbearers
Carrying
the
Light
Chosen Torchbearers
There is a difference between
Intentional Witness
And
Intentional Displays of Piety
Chosen Torchbearers
There is a difference between
Intentional Witness
points to Christ
Intentional Displays of Piety
point to us
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation -
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
1.In our GIVING
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
1.In our GIVING
2.In our PRAYING
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
1.In our GIVING
2.In our PRAYING
3.In our FASTING
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
1.In our GIVING
2.In our PRAYING
3.In our FASTINGNote: These are to be private and not public
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
1.In our GIVING
2.In our PRAYING
3.In our FASTINGNote: These are to be private and not public
These appear to be assumed and expected
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
1.In our GIVING
2.In our PRAYING
3.In our FASTINGNote: These are to be private and not public
These appear to be expected not prohibited
Motives are stressed over actions
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
1.In our GIVING– Why should we give?– How should we give?– When should we give?
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING– Why should we pray?– Where should we pray?– How should we pray?– When should we pray?
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING– A– C– T– S
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING– Adoration– C– T– S
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING– Adoration– Confession– T– S
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING– Adoration– Confession– Thanksgiving– S
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING– Adoration– Confession– Thanksgiving– Supplication
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING– Why should we pray?– Where should we pray– How should we pray?– When should we pray?
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING
– “Lord, teach us to pray”
Chosen Torchbearers
Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation –
• In our PRAYING
– “Lord, teach us to pray”
– “Lord, help us to carry the light!”