05 | An Off-Track Society | Becoming an Issachar Generation

05 | An Off Track Society | Becmoing an Issachar Generation

 

Notes for An Off-Track Society 

Becoming an Issachar Generation #5

 

 

1. **Understanding Spiritual Maturity**
   - *Key Point*: Growth in Christianity requires moving beyond the basics. 
   - *Scripture*: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Hebrews 5:11-14

2. **The Cost of Obedience**
   - *Key Point*: Following God often involves personal sacrifice. Consider your willingness to lay things down for Him.
   - *Scripture*: Genesis 22:1-14

3. **Service & Selflessness**
   - *Key Point*: A life of faith requires a shift from self-focused to God-focused. 
   - *Scripture*: Mark 8:34

4. **Life's Purpose: Temporal vs Eternal**
   - *Key Point*: Prioritize actions with eternal value over temporal interests.
   - *Scripture*: Matthew 6:19-21

5. **The Impact of Jesus' Sacrifice**
   - *Key Point*: Through Jesus' death, we all have access to the power and promise of God's Spirit.
   - *Scripture*: John 3:16

6. **The Call to Salvation**
   - *Key Point*: Accepting Jesus and professing faith are the first steps to a life transformed.
   - *Scripture*: Romans 10:9

7. **Baptism of the Holy Spirit**
   - *Key Point*: Receiving the Holy Spirit's power is critical to live out the Christian life.
   - *Scripture*: Luke 11:10-13, 1 Corinthians 14:14

8. **Moving Beyond Salvation**
   - *Key Point*: Salvation is the starting point, not the end. Move towards deeper understanding and action in faith.
   - *Scripture*: Hebrews 6:1

9. **Believing in God's Promise**
   - *Key Point*: Our faith assures us that when we ask in prayer, we will receive.
   - *Scripture*: Mark 11:24