Bible StudyLiving for Jesus: Now What?

March 6, 2012

Freedom Temple AME Zion Church900 Church StreetBrooklyn, Maryland 21225www.freedomtempleamez.com

Rev. Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Pastor

Based on book The Wake Up Call by Apostle John Mulinde and Pastor Mark Daniel

The State of the World: Shaking

The State of the Church: Slumbering

The Call from God: Awakening!

3 Types of Responders

Which one are you? For some, message is not new; is stirring

you to action: obey or face consequences. Others are hearing it for the first time;

hungry to begin the journey. Still others are saying, "too much right now!".

Timing is everything!

Kairos

vs.

Chronos

The journey begins with surrender: the releasing of our lives to God.

The Lie: You can't do it alone! You are not self-sufficient. Revelation 3:17-20

"Surrender consists of (1) letting go of control and

(2) trust." ~Andrew Murray

Jeremiah 29:11 Isaiah 64:8

Love Makes Surrender Possible

Love destroysOur selfish naturesThe works of the devilThe world's system

Love casts out fear. I John 4:18

Love fulfills the entire law. Mark 12:29-31

Love covers a multitude of sin. I Peter 4:8, Proverbs 10:12, 17:9

God is love. He (she) that remains in love remains in God. I John 4:16

Love is from God and love is born of God and knows God. I John 4:7-8

Do everything in love. I Corinthians 16:14

Faith expresses itself through love. I Corinthians 13:13

Love is how His disciples are known. John 13:34-36

Remain in my love. John 15:9

Can break throughCan lead us into fullnessCan take us deeperCan strip away hindrancesCan build character in us

Only God!

Fear...the what if syndrome.

What if I lose money?

What if I lose my rep?

Fear...the what if syndrome.

What if folk think I'm crazy?

What if I fail?

Fear...the what if syndrome.

What if I can't take care of my family?

What if.....?

Fear can be overcome!

I John 4:18I John 5:2-5I John 4:16, I Corinthians 13:8Hebrews 6:18

God's Love is greater than…

ErosPhileoStorge

Agape love is based on covenant, not contract!