The Best Thing since before Sliced Bread
Sunday, 14 November 2021 by
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Close‘The best thing since sliced bread’ is a phrase we use often. Now, we cannot deny the significance of ‘sliced bread’, but how often do we stop and ponder this truth: the coming of Jesus Christ has changed our lives in a way greater than ‘sliced bread’. ‘Sliced bread’ changed bread-making, nutrition, machinery and appliance development – but Jesus Christ saves lives, gives life, and shapes life in a way that stretches beyond the grave! WonderWhite cannot do that!
Scripture References: Titus 2:11-15, Exodus 13:1-16, Colossians 1:9-23
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Rick Lewers
Bernard Gabbott
Titus 1:1-4
Perseverance to the end… this is Peter’s final encouragement as he wraps up his letter to exile believers scattered throughout the world. In the face of persecution and hostility, how are we to remain strong in our discipleship to Jesus and persevere?
Those who lead God’s mob must lead them in such a way that they can follow the template of Jesus, and be sustained in their ‘resolve’ (4:1) to be like Jesus. This takes a leadership that shepherds the sheep in a way that serves, that is humble. Moreover, it also means that those being led are to know that such leaders are to be submitted to – and that all the mob is defined by humility – just like the Chief Shepherd.
If we follow a crucified Saviour, should we expect anything less than the unjust treatment Jesus received? In chapter 4, Peter wants to prepare his readers for a life of discipleship, as following Jesus will have implications. Christians will be persecuted for their faith and suffer as a result. But that shouldn’t take us by surprise nor should we lament when suffering comes upon us as a result of bearing His name, but rather rejoice!
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