Let The Beauty of Jesus be Seen #230, Sacred Selections

Vs. 1 – Beauty of Jesus seen in me Jesus, our example to imitate 1 Peter 2:21-25, 1 Corinthians 11:1 Philippians 2:5, 1 John 2:6, Galatians 2:20 Let His light shine in and from us – Philippians 2:15-16, Ephesians 5:8

Vs. 1 – Beauty of Jesus seen in me Beauty – things pleasing to the senses Many things in this life are beautiful Can also describe pleasant character – courteous, behaved, smiling – 1 Peter 3:3 – the inner person of the heart Philippians 4-8 - lovely 2 Corinthians 10:9, Colossians 1:10 – fully pleasing Him A quality of humanity (cf. Genesis 1:26)

Vs. 1 – Beauty of Jesus seen in me Jesus lived a beautiful life He was sinless – 1 Peter 2:22, Hebrews 4:15-16, cf. John 8:46 He was pleasing to the Father – Matthew 3:17, 17:5

Vs. 1 – Beauty of Jesus seen in me All His wonderful passion and purity He was busy – John 9:4, Acts 10:38 He cared – John 10:11-15, cf. 1 Peter 5:7 Compassionate – Matthew 9:36, 14:14, 15:32, 20:34 He died for us! 1 Peter 2:24, 3:18, Romans 3:242-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Vs. 1 – Beauty of Jesus seen in me May His spirit divine, all my being refine we strive to imitate Him! Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me

Vs. 2 – When facing burdens When your burden is heavy and hard to bear Burden – something heavy and oppressive. A weight, cf. Hebrews 12:1. Life is not easy! Sometimes made more difficult by the choices we make. It may seem impossible! Take up your cross - Matthew 16:24, 10:38

Vs. 2 – When facing burdens When your neighbors refuse all your load to share There is a personal load we each have – Galatians 6:5 But there are heavy burdens that we can and should help each other with - Galatians 6:2 Sadly sometimes, we are not there for one another. NOTE: Be careful before placing blame on others. Are you responsible? 1 Peter 2:19-20 Do you let them be known? James 5:16

Vs. 2 – When facing burdens When you’re feeling so blue, don’t know just what to do… Are we discouraged? Are we worrying? Cf. Matthew 6:25-34 Are we facing something we just don’t know the answer to, or how it will turn out? Maybe we are just in our concerns Whatever the case…

Vs. 2 – When facing burdens Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in you Turn to Him Matthew 11:28-30 Psalm 55:22, Cast your burden on the Lord, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

Vs. 2 – When facing burdens Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in you Keep going, don’t give up – Luke 9:62, Hebrews 10:35-36 Jesus never gave up! He bore His cross - John 19:17, Hebrews 12:2 Let others see us put our trust in Him – 1 John 5:4, 1 Peter 1:7 He will never forsake you – Hebrews 13:5, 2 Timothy 4:16-17

Vs. 3 – When you are mistreated When somebody has been so unkind to you Not all are Christians, nor do they have interest in godly conduct! John 3:19- 20 Some word spoken that pierces you through and through - words do hurt. 1 Peter 4:5 – those who see your changed life think it strange. Jesus warned they would be delivered – Mark 13:9-13

Vs. 3 – When you are mistreated Think how He was beguiled, spat upon and revile – as Jesus was about to be executed – Matthew 26:59-68, Mark 14:65 Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in you - He opened not His mouth – Mark 14:60, 15:3-4 “Father forgive them” – Luke 23:34 Matthew 5:44-46, 1 Peter 2:23 1 Peter 4:1 – arm yourselves also with the same mind

Vs. 4 – Let it be always From the dawn of the morning to close of day – all the time – Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20 In example, in deeds and in all you say – whatever you do – Colossians 3:17, cf. Matthew 12:34-37 – your words reflect your heart 1 Peter 4:11 – that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ,…

Vs. 4 – Let it be always Lay your gifts at Him – in all things we belong to Him. We are sacrificing to Him – Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 13:15-16, 1 Peter 2:5 Ever try to be sweet – beautiful –being pleasant. Cf. Gentleness, caring, consideration 1 Corinthians 13:4, Colossians 3:12, cf. Galatians 5:22 – kindness Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in you! Let it be who you are!

What are you doing to make Jesus attractive to others?