The message of faithfulness is one of the most important messages a Christian must understand. Faithfulness also translates into the work of the kingdom of God. We are all charged with the work of the kingdom. When Jesus left, He gave us a job to do: to make disciples of the nations. He didn't leave us on earth to bless us, but to serve Him by bringing others into the kingdom to receive the reconciliation, deliverance, and forgiveness we have received and, in turn, become disciples of Jesus. For this, faithfulness is essential.
Meditate on these questions based on the message 'The Christian's Call to Faithfulness, Part Two.' (Video below.) If you haven't been following the message, or want to refresh your memory, watch the video first.
Answer the following questions
- Read Matthew 25:14-30. Make sure you understand the story.
- What is your understanding of God's perspective for the church and the Christian? Discuss this based on the following:
- The measure given to each
- Work and gain
- Non-work
- The duration of their actions
- The return of the master, the report of the servants
- The actions and words of the master
- The question of loyalty
- What lessons and applications do you learn for yourself? What impact does this have on your choices?
- Faithfulness to the Great Commission?
- Explain what it consists of.
- What form does this take today for the Church and for us?
- How closely does your life correspond to Jesus' instructions?
- Standing firm in your testimony for Jesus. What does that mean?
- Read 2 Timothy 1:8.
- What can cause a Christian to be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus today?
- Discuss some scenarios and how to do it?
- Read Philippians 1:6-7. Explain the context and meaning of this passage.
- Bring up the issue of faithfulness in God's work through faithfulness to God's servants.
- What do you think about this notion?
- How can we demonstrate loyalty to God's servants? Give biblical examples and supporting verses.
- What impact on God's work?
- Explain what faithfulness in suffering consists of.
- Read 2 Corinthians 11:23-29.
- What does this inspire in you?
- What lessons do you learn from this for your life?
- Read Revelation 2:8-11.
- What are you learning about what Jesus expects of you and perhaps what He thinks about how you currently operate?
- Why does Jesus have the right to expect this?
- How do you become faithful?
- What will change in your life as a result of this study on fidelity?
Comment on the following statements
- We are all charged with the work of the kingdom. When Jesus left, He gave us a job to do: making disciples of the nations. We are in the same situation as those servants.
- He did not leave us on earth to bless us, but for us to serve Him by bringing others into the kingdom to receive the reconciliation, deliverance, and forgiveness we have received.
- As we grow in faithfulness, soul winning must become an integral part of our operation.
- Our mandate is to create online spaces for initial connection with the gospel, answering people's questions about Jesus; teaching the Word in courses and connecting in person. Acquiring capacity and making ourselves available will be a vital part of the kingdom's work today and the growth of the church.
- Our life can only be wonderful if we are in tune with God.
- What is your added value in the kingdom of God? How does your existence advance the work of Jesus on earth?
- Everything God does on earth, He does because He has found a faithful person. The advancement of God's work has always been done by faithful people.
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