Operation Holy Land 8 - The mission

Jesus gave a mission to the disciples just before he left for heaven, his last words on Earth.  The same purpose is passed on to us.

Matthew 28:19-20  

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Operation Holy Land 7 - Visitation

Are you doing enough for Christ to annoy people? If not, then you probably aren't doing enough, or saying anything. I am likely to be arrested for preaching Christ? I doubt it, because the authorities of London have no idea that I am even preaching! Of course it is not our aim to grow notoriety, but it is always true that if you say nothing then you will upset no-one.

Operation Holy Land 5 - Boldness

Some of us are bold in speaking, but don’t know what to say. Some are not so bold, and don’t speak. In the end who bears witness to the greatness of God?

Ephesians 6:18-20

18)  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

19)  And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

20)  For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

It was very much on Paul’s heart, the same issue. He desired to speak boldly, and more than that, we need not just to open our mouths, but to make known the gospel.

Operation Holy Land - Facing persecution

Acts 4:13

13)  Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

Change

Composition

Courage

Commitment

Can people see that you have been with Jesus?