The Fourth Command of Christ

Let Your Light Shine

"Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven"

(Matthew 5:14-16 KJV)

Memorization and Meditation

John 8:12

Ephesians 5:8

Ephesians 2:10

Philippians 2:14-15

I Peter 2:12

Titus 3:8

Personal Application for Command 4

Our Light and Glory- Exodus 13:21; Isaiah 60:19

Light of the World- John 8:12; John 1:9

Examining My Heart

• What good works am I doing to show Christ's light?
• How have I displayed generosity?
• How have I shown others that I am grateful?
• Have I hindered my light by murmuring?
• Does my life contrast with those in the world?
• What darkness do I need to remove from my life?
• Have I forgiven offenders so that I am not in darkness?
• Do I spend time in God's presence so that I can reflect His glory?
• Does God get the glory for the good works I do?

Developing Character

Generosity vs. Stinginess

Generosity is demonstrating the nature of God by

wisely reinvesting the resources that He has entrusted to us.

FINALLY! The Third Command of Christ!

Rejoice

"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you"

(Matthew 5:11-12 KJV)

Memorization and Meditation

1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 2

Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:4,6

Personal Application for Command 3

Praying the Names of God

Jehovah-Nissi: The Lord Your Banner

-Exodus 17:8-16; Deuteronomy 20:4

Jesus Christ Is Our Life

-John 14:6; John 10:10

Examining My Heart

• Do I see trials as God's means of bringing me to spiritual maturity?
• Have I found Scriptures to strengthen me in trials?
• How have I overcome reviling with good works?
• Have I thanked God for trials and persecution?
• Do I keep my eyes on eternity when trials come into my life?
• Am I willing to join in the sufferings of Christ?
• Have I identified benefits in the trials I am facing?
• What qualities are my trials building in me?

Developing Character

Joyfulness vs. Self-Pity

Joyfulness is the bright spirit and radiant countenance that come by being in full fellowship with the Lord.

Second Command of Christ

"Follow Me"

"And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men"
(Matthew 4:19)

Memorization and Meditation :
Psalms 63:8
Matthew 19:28-29
II Corinthians 4:1-4
Proverbs 11:30

Personal Application for Command 2

Praying the Names of God

Jehovah-Rohi: The Lord Your Shepherd – Isaiah 40:11
Good Shepherd– John 10:11, 27

Examining My Heart:

• Am I willing to set aside my goals and follow Christ's directives?
• Have I exchanged my priorities for the priorities of Christ?
• How am I attracting others with the light of Christ?
• Have I developed a relationship with Christ so that I can hear His directions?
• What opportunities have I seen to win others to Christ? Have I taken these opportunities?
• What methods of bringing people into the church should I reject?

Developing Character

Meekness vs. Anger

Meekness is yielding our rights to God so
He can demonstrate His peace and power through us.

The 1st Command of Christ

"Repent"

"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" (Matthew 4:17) Scripture to memorize and meditate on: Revelation 3:19 Psalms 51:1-4 Acts 3:19 Acts 8:22 Proverbs 1:23 2Corinthians 5:10

Personal Application for Command 1

Praying the names of God

Holy God - Joshua 24:19-21
Advocate- 1John 2:1

Examining My Heart

• Have I cried out to God for Salvation? Date____
• What is God convicting me of right now?
• Have I confessed sin?
• Do I have the spirit of repentance rather than just the a feeling of regret?
• Have I turned from my sins of which the Holy Spirit has convicted me of?
• Have I asked God for a clean heart that follows after Him?
• Have I spent time in prayer over my sin?
• How can I demonstrate my repentance?

Developing Character

Humility vs. Pride

Humility is recognizing that in myself I am nothing and have nothing, therefore, everything in life is a gift from God's hand.

Rewards of Keeping Christ's Commands

• God will reveal Himself to us. (John 14:21)
• God will dwell in us. (John 14:23)
• We will receive God's Love (John 15:10)
• We will know we love God. (1 John 2:3, 5 and John 14:15)
• We will love others. (1 John 5:2)
• Christ will be our friend. (John 15:14)
• Our prayers will be answered. (1 John 3:22)
• We will be disciples (John 13:34-35)
• We will have true joy. (John 15:11)
• We will be purified. (John 15:3 and John 17:17)
• We will have peace. (John 16:33)