August 10, 2014
Our Response to the Stranger!
Mike Fritscher

Matthew 25:3 1

I. Who Is Jesus?

Son of God, Son of Man! God Incarnate!

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld His glory, glory of the only begotten of the Father full of grace and truth!

Hebrews 1:1-3 – The exact Representation of His nature, the radiance of His Glory!

Exodus 34:5-9 – His Glory – Compassionate, Gracious, Slow to Anger, Abounding in Lovingkindness and Truth,

Who Keeps lovingkindenss for thousands, forgives iniquity, transgression and sins!

He Will Be Worshipped! Revelation 7:9-10

II. Who Are We?

The Sheep of God, children of the King, the saints of God who in their love, ultimately minister to Jesus!

We were the Hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the stranger, in prison, sick…..

A. We Have Immigrant Blood Flowing in our Veins!
B. We Have An Immigrant Spiritual Heritage!

Abraham: From Chaldea to the Promise Land Genesis 12:1-6

Jesus: From Heaven to Earth: From Bethlehem to Egypt:

From Egypt to Nazareth!

Christians: Scattered Abroad!

III. Our Response to the Stranger: Immigrant: To Everyone!

A. We Will Reflect God’s Glory and Be Jesus to Jesus!
B. We Will Love Well!
C. We Will Seek to Understand the Stanger!
D. We Will Serve Our Neighbor!
E. We Will be Led by the Spirit!
F. We Will Share Jesus and His Gospel!
G. We Will Faithfully Disciple those who come to Christ!