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The Battle For The Soul

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What Can We Do In The Kingdom?

Scott Abernathy

“What Can We Do In The Kingdom?”

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.

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Youthful Bible Characters Who Did Great Things for God David: 1 Samuel 16-17

God chose David to be King while still a youth While a youth, fought and killed Goliath

Joseph: Genesis 37-50 We first meet Joseph at age 17. Gen 37:2 Referred to as a youth in Genesis 41:12 Joseph experienced many troubles, yet never

stopped following God

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Youthful Bible Characters Who Did Great Things for God Esther:

Esther (Esther 2:2-4, 7) is among the young virgins sought to become queen.

After becoming queen, Esther did not forget that she was one of God’s people (a Jew), and still accepted guidance from her guardian Mordecai

Esther risked her own life by going to the king on behalf of the Jews

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Youthful Bible Characters Who Did Great Things for God Daniel:

The Babylonians had conquered Judah and taken a number of youths captive to serve the king. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego were among them.

Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s food. Daniel 1:8

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Youthful Bible Characters Who Did Great Things for God Timothy: 1 and 2 Timothy

“Let no man despise your youth” 1 Timothy 4:12 Timothy is given great responsibility in teaching

the word and instructing Christians

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Practice Pure Religion “Visit” (“to look upon, care for, exercise

oversight”) those who are less fortunate: James 1:27

“Wash one another’s feet” John 13:1-14 Jesus demonstrated great humility in performing

a very menial service We need to be ready to humble ourselves to

perform tasks for others.

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Set a Good example for others. 1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2 In speech, in conduct, love, faith and purity Good deeds, dignified

Let Your Light Shine Before Others. Matt. 5:14-16

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Lead or Assist Private Teaching Efforts Despite persecution, the early disciples

continued to preach and spread the word. Acts 8:4

You can help establish contact with potential converts. John 1:35-51 Asking others to participate in a Bible Study Inviting others to worship Discussing spiritual matters with others

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Participating or Assisting in the Public Worship Leading Prayer

We must practice prayer privately as well.

Eph 6:18, 1 Thess. 5:17 Serving the Lord’s Supper Preparing the Lord’s Supper

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Participating or Assisting in the Public Worship Teaching Classes Leading Singing Reading

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Prepare for the Future Young Men Need to Prepare to be:

Husbands. Ephesians 5:25-33, I Peter 3:7 Fathers. Ephesians 6:4 Leaders of the Home. Ephesians 5:23-24 Elders or Deacons. 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1

Young Women Need to Prepare to be: Wives. Ephesians 5:22-24, 1 Peter 3:1-6 Mothers & Keepers at Home. Titus 2:4-6

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Prepare for the Future Enhance Bible Knowledge

Study: 2 Timothy 2:15 Give a defense of the Gospel: 1 Peter 3:15

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Things to remember God expects us to put Him first and give our

best. Matthew 6:33, Malachi 1:1-14 Our service must not be motivated by the

desire for public recognition We must not allow our service to become a

public performance. Matthew 6:1-18. Be cautious with your words

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; James 1:19

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Things to remember God is to be the focus of our worship and

spiritual service All that we do is to be according to His word.

Colossians 3:17 We are subject to the laws of our King, Jesus. Having good intentions does not guarantee

approval by God. Matthew 7:21-23

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Things to Remember Don’t seek change merely for the sake of

change. Acts 17:21. You may face persecution and ridicule.

2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:1-4

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Jeremiah 1:4-8 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying,

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations." Then I said, "Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, Because I am a youth." But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I command you, you shall speak. "Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you," declares the LORD.