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The Christian's Journey: Pilgrims in a World Behind

Explore the Christian's journey as pilgrims in a world that tries to mold, distract, and challenge them. Discover the cross they must bear, the map they hold, and the companions by their side. Fuelled by love, zeal, and hope, their destination is set towards heaven. Join us on this transformative journey today!

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The Christian's Journey: Pilgrims in a World Behind

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  1. To download a copyof today’s lesson go toTheGoodTeacher.comand click on “Gospel Meetings”

  2. The Christian’sJourney Number 10:29 Here We Are But Straying Pilgrims Chris Reeves * University Oaks church of Christ Gospel Meeting * July 23, 2010

  3. Christians as Pilgrims • Hebrews 11:13 • 1 Peter 2:11

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. 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…”

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