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Representing Christ. Representing God. Christ represents God Hebrews 1:3 We should represent God O.T. Examples Israel Deuteronomy 4:1-8 Exodus 19:4-6 it is a responsibility David 2 Samuel 12:14 Israel in captivity Ezekiel 36:2-24 The leaders in the return Nehemiah 5:9.
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Representing God • Christ represents God Hebrews 1:3 • We should represent God O.T. Examples • Israel Deuteronomy 4:1-8 • Exodus 19:4-6 it is a responsibility • David 2 Samuel 12:14 • Israel in captivity Ezekiel 36:2-24 • The leaders in the return Nehemiah 5:9
Representing Christ • Christ represents God Hebrews 1:3 • We should represent God Matthew 5 • God is light • We are the light of the world 5:14-16 • God is perfect • We are to be like God 5:44-48 • God is holy • We are to be holy 1 Peter 1:14-16
Holy Conduct • 1 Peter 2:12 give no ammunition to the enemy Titus 2:6-8 • Younger women Titus 2:4-5 • Younger men Titus 2:6-8 • Slaves Titus 2:9-10 • 1 Peter 4:1-6 a changed life even if criticized 3:13-17, 4:12-16
Extinguishing the Light • 1 Peter 4:15 • Murderer • Lawbreaker • Thief • Busybody • Titus 2:9-10 • Laziness • Rebellion • Selfishness
Extinguishing the Glory of Christ • Ephesians 4:25-5:14 • Dishonesty • Anger • Bad language 5:3-4 • Bad attitudes • Fornication • Greed • 5:8, 13-14 Let Christ shine in you