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The Christian’sJourney Number 10:29 Here We Are But Straying Pilgrims Chris Reeves * Adoue Street church of Christ Gospel Meeting * April 11, 2008
Christians as Pilgrims • Hebrews 11:13 • 1 Peter 2:11
The Christian’s Journey • The World Is Behind Him • The world tries to mold him (Rom. 12:1-2) • The world tries to distract him (2 Tim. 2:4) • The world is his enemy (Jas. 4:4) • The world is on a different track (1 Pet. 4:4) • The world is passing away (1 Jn. 2:15-17)
The Christian’s Journey • His Cross is On His Back • Cross-bearing is a condition of discipleship (Mt. 10:38; 16:24) • Cross-bearing calls for daily sacrifice and self-denial (Lk. 9:23) • Cross-bearing is a personal matter (1 Cor. 9:25-27; Gal. 2:20; 6:14) • Cross-bearing comes before crown-bearing (Heb. 12:2)
The Christian’s Journey • The Map is in His Hand • God’s word contains the directions and instructions for his journey (Psa. 119:19) • God’s word provides the light for his journey (Psa. 119:104-105) • God’s word helps him avoid the crossroads, bypaths, pits and snares of sin (Psa. 119:11; Gal. 5:7)
The Christian’s Journey • His Companions are By His Side • Jesus is by his side (Mt. 28:20; Heb. 4:16; 13:5) • Godly brethren are by his side (Gal. 6:2; 1 Thess. 5:14; Heb. 12:12)
The Christian’s Journey • The Fuel is in His Heart • Genuine love keeps him committed (2 Cor. 6:6; 1 Pet. 1:22) • Fervent Zeal keeps him active (Rom. 12:11) • One hope drives him onward (Eph. 4:4)
The Christian’s Journey • His Destination (Heaven) is in His View • He does not look back (Lk. 9:62) • He looks up to Jesus (Heb. 12:1-2) • He looks up to heaven (Phil. 3:14-15; Col. 3:1-2; Heb. 11:10,16)
The Christian’s Journey • There are Only Two Journeys in Life (Mt. 7:13-14) • What Do You Expect at the End of the Journey? • Like Moses said, “Come with us…”