October 22, 2009 – Athens, Greece October 30, 2009 – Victoria, BC February 12, 2010 – Vancouver, BC

Matthew 5: 14, 16 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden... Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen generation... that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light”

Chosen Torchbearers

Carrying the Light

Chosen Torchbearers There is a difference between Intentional Witness And Intentional Displays of Piety

Chosen Torchbearers There is a difference between Intentional Witness points to Christ Intentional Displays of Piety point to us

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation -

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – 1.In our GIVING

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – 1.In our GIVING 2.In our PRAYING

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – 1.In our GIVING 2.In our PRAYING 3.In our FASTING

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – 1.In our GIVING 2.In our PRAYING 3.In our FASTING Note: These are to be private and not public

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – 1.In our GIVING 2.In our PRAYING 3.In our FASTING Note: These are to be private and not public These appear to be assumed and expected

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – 1.In our GIVING 2.In our PRAYING 3.In our FASTING Note: These are to be private and not public These appear to be expected not prohibited Motives are stressed over actions

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – 1.In our GIVING –Why should we give? –How should we give? –When should we give?

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –Why should we pray? –Where should we pray? –How should we pray? –When should we pray?

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –A –C –T –S

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –Adoration –C –T –S

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –Adoration –Confession –T –S

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –Adoration –Confession –Thanksgiving –S

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –Adoration –Confession –Thanksgiving –Supplication

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –Why should we pray? –Where should we pray –How should we pray? –When should we pray?

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –“Lord, teach us to pray”

Chosen Torchbearers Matthew 6 cautions us three times against ostentation – In our PRAYING –“Lord, teach us to pray” –“Lord, help us to carry the light!”