Title: Knowing Him, and Making Him Known Key Text: Philippians 3:10
Theme: To truly know Christ is to desire to make Him known.
- Introduction:
- Ask the congregation: Do you know Him? How much do you know Him?
- Emphasize that knowing Christ deeply transforms our lives and drives us to share His love with others.
- Knowing Him:
- Knowing Jesus is personal and intimate, not confined to history or distant heavens.
- True knowledge of Christ reflects His companionship in every life season—joys, struggles, and valleys.
- Like close friends influence each other, intimacy with Christ transforms us.
- Benefits of Knowing Christ:
- Conversion: Eternal life comes from knowing God (John 17:3).
- Transformation: A new life in Christ reshapes our priorities and purpose (2 Corinthians 5:17).
- Attributes of Knowing Christ:
- Compassion: Experiencing and sharing Christ’s love (Philippians 2:1-2).
- Obedience: Demonstrated through keeping His commandments (1 John 2:3).
- Conviction: Compelling others to follow Christ (2 Corinthians 5:11).
- Making Him Known:
- Believers are Christ’s ambassadors, tasked with representing Him to the world (2 Corinthians 5:20).
- Sharing Christ is not just an obligation but the overflow of truly knowing Him.
Conclusion: Christ desires to deepen His relationship with each of us. As we grow in knowing Him, our lives become a testimony, reflecting His presence and leading others to Him. Encourage the congregation to yearn for a closer relationship with Christ and live as His ambassadors in their daily lives.
