1. Know the dread of jealousy a. Self-destruction (Job 5:2, Proverbs 14:30) b. Cannot inherit the Kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19-21) c. Produce evil works (James 3:16) 2. Recognize the true colors of Jealousy a. From zeal to Jealousy (Isaiah 9:7, Genesis 30:1) b. Heat and boil (Corinthians 7:7, Acts 5:17-18) c. Ill-willed detraction (Romans 1:29) 3. Guard against the entry points of jealousy a. Wealth and interest (Ecclesiastes 4:4) b. Siblings  (Genesis 30:1, Genesis 37:11, Isaiah 11:13, Genesis 4:4-5) c. Gifts, Anointing and Status (Numbers 11:29, Psalms 106:16, Matthew 27:18, 1 Samuel 18:9) d. Greed (Psalms 37:1, Proverbs 3:31, […]

Verse: Matthew 11:25-30; Luke 15:11-32 1. Watch out for the mindset of the older son and younger son (Luke 15:11-32) A. The younger son’s rebellious mindset Luke 15:11-19 a1. Property is more important than relationship v.12 a2. Self-indulgence is most desired v.13 a3. Believe in work above relationship v.19 B. The older son’s pretend-to-be-good attitude Luke 15:25-32 b1. Fear and suppressed v.29 b2. Ministry orientation v.29 b3. Comparison, accusation and debt-chaser v.29b-30 b4. Anger and hurt v.28,31-32 2. Need to have the mindset of the true father and true son (Luke 15:12,20-24,28,31-32; Matthew 11:25-30) A. True father’s mindset of kindness v,21-24,31-32 a1. Patience and hope v.12,20,28-29 a2. Compassion and acceptance v.20b,24,28,31 a3. Relationship […]

Verse: John 15:1-5; Ephesians 5:22-29;6:1-9 1. From the beginning to eternity, true relationship and true ministry (Genesis 1:1-5; 26-27) a. The Triune God together brought forth creation Genesis 1:1-5 b. The Triune God decided to make man in their Genesis 1:1-26-27 c. The Triune God will together sustain the new Jerusalem Revelation 22:1,5 d. Between man and the Triune God, also true relationship and true ministry Revelation 22:2-4 2. In the present, true relationship and true ministry (John 15:1-5; Ephesians 5:22-29; 6:1-9) a. The triune God makes disciples together John 15:1-5 b. Disciples remain in the true vine to bear fruit John 15:4-5; Ephesians 5:22-29; 6:1-9