Household Training Talk 4

35. Two men on the road to Emmaus. Lk 24:13ff.

36. Our reasons for
following Jesus
Open our hearts

37. Our reasons for following Jesus
1. John 6 26-27

38. John 6 26-27
26 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking
for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but
because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not
work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to
eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on
him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.”

39. Our reasons for following Jesus
A. John 6 26-27
B. Superficial and Opportunistic Repentance
C. Christianity as a problem solver

40. Open Our hearts
A. Proper Attitude: Phil 3:8

42. Open Our hearts
A. Proper Attitude: Phil 3:8
B. We have to have a clear vision, we need to know
. Who is Jesus Christ in your life
.Do we have the right relationship with Him
.Where we are going in following Jesus

43. 1. Burn your boats
2. Persevere and be
Patient
3. Take up your cross and
follow Me

44. How can we grow in single-mindeness
for God?
1. Set a goal in personal virtue
2. Seek to suffer a little everyday for God
3. Detached yourself from your desires and plans

46. How can we grow in single-mindeness
for God?
1. Set a goal in personal virtue
2. Seek to suffer a little everyday for God
3. Detached yourself from your desires and plans
4. Seek consolation only from God

48. How can we grow in single-
mindeness for God?
1. Set a goal in personal virtue
2. Seek to suffer a little everyday for God
3. Detached yourself from your desires and
plans
4. Seek consolation only from God
5. Pray for God’s will to be done in your life

49. Conclusion
1. There are four types of good people.
a) Household leaders should strive to be the 4th type.
Because this is ideal for headship.
This is an assurance that all household members
will be helped to move on.
2. God uses our zeal for righteousness to help other people.
a) Through evangelization, bringing God's life to others.
b) Through caring for members of SFC.

50. Conclusion
1. Our zeal for God grows into perseverance for God’s call
to righteousness is very difficult. It entails us to serve
Him with utmost dedication and commitment.
2. We can move on in these areas as we more and more
focus on the Lord and our life and mission in Him.
Let us be singleminded for God.