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The urgency of the hour! Ukuphuthuma kwehora! KwaSizabantu

The urgency of the hour! Ukuphuthuma kwehora! KwaSizabantu Ministers’ Conference Ingqungquthela yabeFundisi 2-4 March 2009. 1 Peter 4:7-11. 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore … be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

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The urgency of the hour! Ukuphuthuma kwehora! KwaSizabantu

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  1. The urgency of the hour! Ukuphuthuma kwehora! KwaSizabantu Ministers’ Conference Ingqungquthela yabeFundisi 2-4 March 2009

  2. 1 Peter 4:7-11 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore …be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  3. The end of all things is near! Therefore follow God’s plan of action! In this way praising God in all things through Jesus Christ

  4. The end of all things is near • 1 Peter 4:7a – then, and now

  5. 1 Peter 4:7in the context of the letter 5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 7 The end of all things is near.

  6. The end of all things is near • If you knew “the end” is here in 6 months ??!! • A leaf, or a hawk? • A leaf falling from a tree? • A hawk sitting on a tree top? • A hawk diving down on its prey!!! • Plan of action: Goal, Objective, Strategies, Actions • 1 Peter 4:7-11: God’s plan of action • For you personally: own spirituality & ministry • For the congregation / project entrusted to you

  7. God’s plan of action Goal Objective Strategy 2 Strategy 3 Strategy 1 Action 1 Action 3 Action 2

  8. 1 Peter 4:7-11 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  9. God's plan of action Goal

  10. Goal: 1 Peter 4:11c 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  11. Objective Goal Praise God in all things Objective

  12. Objective: 1 Peter 4:7b 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlledso that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  13. The result of clear mindedness and self-control 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen! 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.

  14. I need strategies!!! Goal Objective Clear minded and self-controlled Strategy 2 Strategy 3 Strategy 1

  15. 1st Strategy Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy

  16. 1st Strategy: 1 Peter 4:8a 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  17. Reason for 1st Strategy 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  18. 2nd Strategy Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy Love each other

  19. 2nd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:9 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one anotherwithout grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  20. Condition to your hospitality 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  21. 3rd Strategy Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality

  22. 3rd Strategy: 1 Peter 4:10 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  23. How gifts should be used 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  24. Actions needed for each strategy!! Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality Use gift to serve Action 1 Action 2 Action 3

  25. Action 1 towards 3rd Strategy Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality Use gift to serve Action 1

  26. Action 1 to use gifts 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  27. Action 2 towards 3rd Strategy Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality Use gift to serve Action 2 Action 1 Speak / Minister the Word

  28. Action 2 to use gifts 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  29. The 2 actions towards 3rd Strategy Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality Use gift to serve Action 2 Action 1 Serve Speak / Minister the Word

  30. Action towards 1st Strategy? Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality Use gift to serve Action 2 Action 1 ?? ??

  31. Action towards 2nd Strategy? Goal Praise God in all things Objective Clear minded and self-controlled 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality Use gift to serve Action 2 Action 1 ?? ??

  32. Urgency: 1 Peter 4:7a 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides. In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen!

  33. Security in God’s grace: 1 Peter 1:5 Through faith you are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time

  34. God’s plan of action Goal Objective Clear minded and self-controlled In this way you must praise God in all things through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen! 1st Strategy 2nd Strategy 3rd Strategy Love each other Offer hospitality Use gift to serve Action 1 Action 2 Action 3

  35. The end of all things is near! Therefore follow God’s plan of action! In this way praising God in all things through Jesus Christ

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