Pentecost 5

The thought is that all are to share that the Kingdom of God is near. 

1.                  Jesus says that those whose names are written in the book of life are his and belong to the Kingdom of God – the kingdom of God is God gracious and loving care over His people the church.

a.       Because we are a part of the Kingdom, we have such great benefits – eternal life etc.

2.                  Those who are a part of the Kingdom are call to share the good news of what God has done in their life – the kingdom of God is near you.

a.       That means everyone not just Pastor’s – some say that the seventy were Pastors what hog wash follow the trail, follow call the twelve, before this text come follow me and preach that the Kingdom of God is near and end of Mark and acts – all are called to share what God has done.

b.      We have a life and death message – death to those who reject it or do not hear it and life to those hear it and receive by God’s gracious work the message that is why Jesus said, “who ever receives you receives me and who ever rejects.

3.                  We share because the love of God compels us 2 Cor 2: 

4.                  We go as the love of God compels us – like the seventy two were instructed.

a.       In prayer

b.      With trust in God

c.       With a focus and

d.      As a team no lone rangers.