“Making Jesus' Final Command Our First Priority”
Together - Genuine Community: Building Relationships in a Broken World
Rainier Valley Church - Seattle, Washington - Sunday, March 26
The Mission
Profess (Matt 28:18-20)
Proclaim (Mark 16:15-16)
Participate (Luke 24:46-48)
Peace (John 20:21-22)
Power (Acts 1:8)
Jesus gives the great commission 5 different times in 5 different ways. What are some of the similarities and differences in these texts? How can we make Jesus’ last command our first priority?
The Motivations
Love (2 Corinthians 5:14)
Compassion (Matthew 23:37)
Sorrow (Romans 9:1-3)
Power (Roman 1:16)
Accountability (Acts 20:26-27)
There are many biblical motivations for evangelism. What are some motives you have to share the Gospel with friends and family?
The Methods
S.A.L.T. Method
Start a Conversation
Ask Questions
Listen Closely
Tell The Story
• The SALT Method o...
Romans Road Method
Stop #1 | Romans 3:23 “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…”
Stop #2 | Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Stop #3 | Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Stop #4 | Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ…”
Stop #5 | Romans 10:9 “…that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved…”
https://www.forthegospel.org/read/the...
4 Spiritual Laws Method
1. God loves you and created you to know Him personally.
"God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
2. Man is sinful and separated from God, so we cannot know Him personally or experience His love.
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom 3:23)
3. Jesus Christ is God's only provision for man's sin. Through Him alone we can know God personally and experience God's love.
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. We must individually receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know God personally and experience His love.
"As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12)
You Can Receive Christ Right Now by Faith Through Prayer
"Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving me of my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be."
http://www.4laws.com/laws/englishkgp/...
2 Ways to Live
Our Way God’s New Way
Reject God as ruler Submit to Jesus as our Ruler
Live our own way Rely on Jesus’ way
Damaged by our Rebellion Forgiven by God’s grace
Facing death and judgment Receive a new life that last forever
https://twowaystolive.com/
The Way of the Master
W.D.J.D.
W for Would - Would you consider yourself to be a good person?
D for Do - Do you think you have kept the Ten Commandments?
J for Judgment - If God were to judge you by the Ten Commandments, do you think you would be innocent or guilty?
D for Destiny - Do you think you would go to heaven or hell?
https://livingwaters.com/
Christianity Explored Classes
Christianity Explored is a way of sharing the best news ever heard, and gives people space and time to think about the big questions of life. Over 7 sessions in Mark's Gospel, find out more about the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ.
https://www.christianityexplored.org/
• The SALT Method o...
Romans Road Method
Stop #1 | Romans 3:23 “…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…”
Stop #2 | Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
Stop #3 | Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Stop #4 | Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ…”
Stop #5 | Romans 10:9 “…that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved…”
https://www.forthegospel.org/read/the...
4 Spiritual Laws Method
1. God loves you and created you to know Him personally.
"God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16).
2. Man is sinful and separated from God, so we cannot know Him personally or experience His love.
"All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Rom 3:23)
3. Jesus Christ is God's only provision for man's sin. Through Him alone we can know God personally and experience God's love.
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. We must individually receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know God personally and experience His love.
"As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name" (John 1:12)
You Can Receive Christ Right Now by Faith Through Prayer
"Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving me of my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of the throne of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be."
http://www.4laws.com/laws/englishkgp/...
2 Ways to Live
Our Way God’s New Way
Reject God as ruler Submit to Jesus as our Ruler
Live our own way Rely on Jesus’ way
Damaged by our Rebellion Forgiven by God’s grace
Facing death and judgment Receive a new life that last forever
https://twowaystolive.com/
The Way of the Master
W.D.J.D.
W for Would - Would you consider yourself to be a good person?
D for Do - Do you think you have kept the Ten Commandments?
J for Judgment - If God were to judge you by the Ten Commandments, do you think you would be innocent or guilty?
D for Destiny - Do you think you would go to heaven or hell?
https://livingwaters.com/
Christianity Explored Classes
Christianity Explored is a way of sharing the best news ever heard, and gives people space and time to think about the big questions of life. Over 7 sessions in Mark's Gospel, find out more about the life of the person at the heart of the Christian faith - Jesus Christ.
https://www.christianityexplored.org/Weekly Announcements
Bible Reading Plan
We are transformed by the renewing of our minds and our minds can be renewed through daily Bible Reading.
This week's Bible Reading Plan has us reading Daniel, Amos, Ezra and Psalms.
Join us on the #bible_reading_plan channel to discuss the scriptures we are reading through each week.
RVC Ladies Bible Study
This Wednesday is the last Women's Bible Study since it will be going on a break for the month of April. If ladies are interested in joining, please contact
@Kristin Marais
for more information.
RVC Ladies Social & Craft Night - Join other ladies from RVC this coming Thursday, March 30th from 7-9pm at @Shelly Lischke's place for a night of crafts, Easter egg packing, fellowship and food.
RVC Women's Getaway - "STEADFAST: Firmly Anchored in a World of Drift"
April 28-30, 2023
$120 for the weekend, $60 for Saturday Only
Register by 4/23 - Check or Cash Only
Lake Retreat Camp (Near Ravensdale)
Register Now! https://forms.gle/M4Qd3AnqX1FZK4eT8
If you have questions or would like more details, please contact
@Shelly Lischke
Philippines Mission Trip
Rainier Valley Church is sponsoring and sending a mission team to the Philippines this summer to serve alongside our overseas ministry partner Grace Community Empowerment.
If you are interested in going on the upcoming Mission Trip but you weren't able to make it to the Informational Meeting, please reach out to Mission Team Lead @Stormy Curtis ASAP to get on the list.
Easter Sunday at Rainier Valley Church - 3PM
Join us to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter Sunday, April 9 at 3pm-4:30pm.
We have a big day planned with child dedications, joyful songs of celebration, Gospel preaching, baptisms and a kids Easter egg hunt. Please invite your family and friends to celebrate Easter with us this year and hear some amazing testimonies at the baptisms! We're so excited for what God is doing in our midst. Praise the Lord!
Child Dedications - If you are interested in being a part of the child dedications on Easter Sunday. Please reach out to Pastor @Steve Pratt
Baptism Sunday - Baptism is going public with your faith by identify with the life, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in the waters of baptism. If you are interested in being baptized or have questions about baptism, please reach out to Pastor @Kyle Van Tine
Kids Easter Egg Hunt - We are excited to host a Kids Easter Egg Hunt for the community. Everything will be provided. Please invite families with kids to join us in this classic Easter activity. If you're interested in helping out, please contact @Crystal Van Tine
We're looking forward to all the Easter fun coming up soon!
