1. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-9 Pg 1048 In Church Bibles

2. I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear; Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear, The best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds, For to see a good put in action is what everybody needs. Edgar A. Guest

3. Became Followers of Examples “Became followers” - imitators - imitators - GK - mimēt ḗ s - to mimic “of us” “of the Lord” natural, right order natural, right order

4. Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

5. Became Followers of Examples “Became followers” - imitators - imitators - GK - mimēt ḗ s - to mimic “of us” “of the Lord” natural, right order natural, right order

6. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers “Became examples” “from you...sounded forth” “your faith...has gone out” “they declare to us...you”

7. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ↳ received - deliberately, readily to ↳ received - deliberately, readily to welcome, to take to one’s self welcome, to take to one’s self ↳ received - deliberately, readily to ↳ received - deliberately, readily to welcome, to take to one’s self welcome, to take to one’s self ↳ 2:13 ↳ 2:13 ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ever read” ever read” ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ever read” ever read” ↳ you are the first Bible some will ↳ you are the first Bible some will read...be a good translation read...be a good translation ↳ you are the first Bible some will ↳ you are the first Bible some will read...be a good translation read...be a good translation

8. Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? 1 Corinthians 6:9

9. Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 6:9

10. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11

11. ...speaking the truth in love... Ephesians 4:15

12. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ↳ received - deliberately, readily to ↳ received - deliberately, readily to welcome, to take to one’s self welcome, to take to one’s self ↳ received - deliberately, readily to ↳ received - deliberately, readily to welcome, to take to one’s self welcome, to take to one’s self ↳ 2:13 ↳ 2:13 ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ever read” ever read” ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ↳ “you are the only Bible some will ever read” ever read” ↳ you are the first Bible some will ↳ you are the first Bible some will read...be a good translation read...be a good translation ↳ you are the first Bible some will ↳ you are the first Bible some will read...be a good translation read...be a good translation

13. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ↳ Unusual, unexpected joy ↳ Unusual, unexpected joy ↳ Not the absence of affliction (stress) ↳ Not the absence of affliction (stress) ↳ presence of the Holy Spirit, w/Joy ↳ presence of the Holy Spirit, w/Joy

14. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7

15. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

16. always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. 2 Corinthians 4:10

17. For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 2 Corinthians 4:11

18. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ↳ Unusual, unexpected joy ↳ Unusual, unexpected joy ↳ Not the absence of affliction (stress) ↳ Not the absence of affliction (stress) ↳ presence of the Holy Spirit, w/Joy ↳ presence of the Holy Spirit, w/Joy

19. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23

20. Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

21. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ↳ Unusual, unexpected joy ↳ Unusual, unexpected joy ↳ Not the absence of affliction (stress) ↳ Not the absence of affliction (stress) ↳ presence of the Holy Spirit, w/Joy ↳ presence of the Holy Spirit, w/Joy

22. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ➺ Example of Turning to God ↳ synonymous w/ Repentance ↳ synonymous w/ Repentance ↳ Turned to God ↳ Turned to God ↳ Turned from idols ↳ Turned from idols ↳ Turned to serve the living, true God ↳ Turned to serve the living, true God ↳ “actions speak louder than words” ↳ “actions speak louder than words”

23. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ➺ Example of Turning to God ➺ Example of Waiting for Heaven

24. I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear; Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear, The best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds, For to see a good put in action is what everybody needs. Edgar A. Guest

25. I can soon learn how to do it if you will let me see it done; I can watch your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run. And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true, But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do. For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give, But there is no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

26. One good man teaches many; men believe what they behold; One deed of kindness noted is worth forty that are told. Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear, For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear. Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say, I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.

27. For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 1 Corinthians 1:21

28. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ➺ Example of Turning to God ➺ Example of Waiting for Heaven Q.1) Do you have such an example in your life? Q.1) Do you have such an example in your life? - Christian? - Christian? - non-Christian? - non-Christian?

29. Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith. Hebrews 13:7, NLT

30. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ➺ Example of Turning to God ➺ Example of Waiting for Heaven Q.1) Do you have such an example in your life? Q.2) Do you know all examples are imperfect? Q.2) Do you know all examples are imperfect?

31. For what if some (of God’s people) did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Romans 3:3

32. Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. Romans 3:4

33. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself. 2 Timothy 2:13

34. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ➺ Example of Turning to God ➺ Example of Waiting for Heaven Q.1) Do you have such an example in your life? Q.2) Do you know all examples are imperfect? Q.3) Will you commit to be such an example? Q.3) Will you commit to be such an example?

35. Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

36. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

37. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Matthew 5:15

38. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

39. You are our epistle...known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Living Tracts

40. You are our epistle...known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart. 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

41. Became Followers of Examples Became Examples for Followers ➺ Example of Word of God ➺ Example of Joy of Spirit ➺ Example of Turning to God ➺ Example of Waiting for Heaven Q.1) Do you have such an example in your life? Q.2) Do you know all examples are imperfect? Q.3) Will you commit to be such an example?