NCCF Church Sharing - October 24, 2021

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NCCF Church Sharing - October 24, 2021 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker encourages the congregation by focusing on the memory verse, 1 John 3:22, which states that we receive what we ask because we keep God's commandments. The message emphasizes that true obedience is not about perfection, but about maintaining a right attitude—holding fast to God's word and commandments, even when difficult. Ultimately, the goal is to live with a contrite heart, trusting that God will strengthen us to do His will.

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An encouragement from this week's memory verseThe speaker shares an encouragement from First John 3:22 regarding receiving whatever we ask because we keep His commandments.

John's personal testimony after walking with the LordThe phrase whatever we ask we receive reflects John's personal experience of God after walking with Him for fifty or sixty years.

Developing simple, childlike faithAt eighty or ninety years old, John still has a simple, childlike faith that God will answer his prayers, inspiring believers to trust God similarly.

What does it mean to keep His commandments?By looking at other passages in John's writings and the Gospels, the speaker meditates on the recurring phrase to keep His commandments.1 John 3:22

Guarding and holding fast to God's wordUsing a concordance and Psalm 119, the speaker notes that keeping commandments means holding fast, guarding them, and hiding God's word in one's heart.Psalm 119:11

Having a humble and contrite attitude toward ScriptureBelievers should maintain a consistent attitude of reading and meditating on God's word, trusting the Holy Spirit for victory rather than lowering God's standards.

Looking at the context of the previous verseBecause the memory verse starts with the word and, we must look at the previous verse regarding having a clear conscience and confidence before God.

What is the will of God?God's will encompasses being born again, enduring difficult situations for discipline, being sanctified, and loving God and our neighbors.

What pleases God the Father?Scripture shows that God is pleased when we die to self, accept brokenness like Jacob and Hannah, and approach Him with a contrite heart.

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