I pet. 3: 1-6 Sarah won Abraham. That takes grace II. Dan. In the Lions Den while under pressure won the Kings favour. That takes grace. Prov. 12: 25 Тяжесть на сердце человека подавляет его: а доброе слово делает его радостным

Hearts that Open up

Growing in Grace

2 Pet. 3:18

You might have knowledge by what about the grace.

God uses grace in your life to affect others.

-Yes, we’re to witness. That should be regularly.

A life for God CAN make a difference –

i. I Pet. 3:1-6 Sarah won Abraham. That takes grace.

ii. Dan. In the Lions Den while under pressure won the Kings favour. That takes grace.

Prov. 12:25 Тяжесть на сердце человека подавляет его: а доброе слово делает его радостным.

i. Others are watching you. They’re not willing to hear what you have to say all the time.

But they recognize what you allow and what you do not allow in your life.

ii. If you have something that they do not have, it gets their attention.

Especially if you are going through something difficult.

ILL. Examples of grace when under fire – Dr. Ruckman,

ILL. Corrie Ten Boom, Nick, Joni, Apostle Paul,

ILL. Christians that had to face lions.

What about those that witnessed that.

ILL. The Lord Jesus Christ and His earthly fight.

Jn. 1:14 И Слово сделалось плотью, и обитало среди нас, (и мы видели славу его, славу, как единственного порожденного от Отца,) полное благодати и истины.

1:17 Ибо закон был дан чрез Моисея, но благодать и истина пришли чрез Иисуса Христа.

Have you grown in grace?

ILL. Situations – for growth in grace and for hearts to open up.

i. at home,

ii. on the street,

iii. in business,

iv. in difficult situations,

v. while teaching,

vi. Living with someone for many years,

vii. Driving,

viii. Preaching on the street,

ix. in the kitchen

xi. growing old gracefully, etc.

Fiery trials огненного испытания: intense encounters or struggles; bursts of anger, grief, or lust

Infirmities немощах: physical limitations and illnesses

Reproaches Поэтому я нахожу удовольствие в немощах, в поношениях, в нуждах, в гонениях, в мучениях ради Христа: ибо, когда я слаб, тогда я силен.

: ridicule and rejection on account of faith or holiness

Persecutions: harassment and oppression due to religious convictions

Necessities: wear and care of daily responsibilities

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