Gaining the Victory through Christ A Ladies’ Study of Philippians 4:13 South Florida Lectureship 2008

South Florida Lectureship 2008 I Can… Isaiah 6:8 – “Here am I, send me!” Isaiah, even recognizing his shortcomings (v.5), understood that he could go and speak for the Lord. Esther 4:4-16 – “If I perish, I perish!” Esther, despite her fear of the consequences for disrespecting the king’s court (v.11), realized she had the courage to try and save her people. South Florida Lectureship 2008

South Florida Lectureship 2008 I Can… Ruth 1:14-16 – “Your God, my God.” Ruth, despite her grief, accepted her situation, clinging to the mother of her deceased husband in sympathy and love. Luke 1:26-28 – “Let it be to me…” Mary, though unsettled by the supernatural means and message of the angel’s decree, accepted the path the Lord had set before her. South Florida Lectureship 2008

But what tasks are set before us? I Can… From these great Bible examples we learn that: We must recognize our faults, and the challenges we face. We must take steps to overcome them. We must be confident in our abilities to complete the tasks set before us. But what tasks are set before us? South Florida Lectureship 2008

South Florida Lectureship 2008 I Can I Can Do All Things… Teach your children! Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Joshua 4:6, Judges 2:10 Admonish other women Titus 2:3-5 Be an example to the believers I Timothy 4:12 South Florida Lectureship 2008

South Florida Lectureship 2008 I Can Do All Things… Be an example to the world Matthew 5:14-16 Teach them to observe the things Christ taught Matthew 28:18-20 South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me John 15:5 “…without Me, you can do nothing.” Mark 9:23 “…all things are possible to him who believes.” James 4:2-3 “…ye have not, because ye ask not (KJV).” South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me Luke 1:37 “…with God, nothing will be impossible.” Joshua 1:5-9 “I will not leave you nor forsake you.” “…the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” How, then, do we draw strength from Christ? South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me Study His Example! Fortitude of Spirit Psalm 22 – the suffering of the coming Savior Luke 22:41-42 – “…Your will be done.” Luke 24:46 – “…it was necessary.” South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me Study His Example! Study His Word! Strength comes through greater faith Romans 10:10 – hearing the Word 2 Timothy 2:15 – studying diligently Deuteronomy 6:4-6 – in all aspects of life South Florida Lectureship 2008

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me Study His Example! Study His Word! Study His Prayer “Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:2-4 – after this manner Luke 22:39 – “…as He was accustomed.” 2 Thessalonians 5:17 – “…without ceasing.” South Florida Lectureship 2008