Preaching Jesus

We here at First Baptist Church have a purpose.  We are to glorify God by making disciples in all that we do as His church.  Of course, the main way of fulfilling this purpose is by preaching the Word of God, the Gospel Message, through words and deeds to those around us.  But what does it mean to preach the Word of God?  What does it look like to speak with our mouths the truths of the Gospel and to live out those truths with our daily actions?

This week we will be studying Acts 13:13-52 where Paul preaches a sermon in a synagogue which focuses completely on the Gospel Message.  In fact, his sermon is the Gospel Message.  And the people hearing this message were missing the mark of the Gospel which is revealed throughout the Law and Prophets of the Old Testament.

Are we missing the mark in understanding the true message of the Gospel?  Or is my understanding like that of the Jews to whom Paul is preaching?  Is my life as a disciple of Christ and the ministry done at First Baptist Church focused on the Gospel Message?

May we prayerfully be prepared to allow the Scriptures to mold us and teach us this week.  May the Gospel Message become real, alive, and sweet to our souls through the power of the Holy Spirit.