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Ano ang salita ng Dios,Ano ang salita ng Dios,para sa ‘yo?para sa ‘yo?

“The Word is like…”“The Word is like…”

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A lamp (Ps 119.105; Pr 6.23)A lamp (Ps 119.105; Pr 6.23)

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A hammer (Jer 23.29)A hammer (Jer 23.29)

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A fire (Jer 23.29; 20.9)A fire (Jer 23.29; 20.9)

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A Seed A Seed (Mt 13:37-38; Mk 4:3-20, 26-32;

Lk 8:5-15)

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THE SEEDTHE SEED

A presentation on A presentation on the Word of God as a seedthe Word of God as a seed

By Rolan Monje, DpTh, MMinBy Rolan Monje, DpTh, MMin

www.addtoyourlearning.comwww.addtoyourlearning.com

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Parable of the Sower (ending)Parable of the Sower (ending)

Still other seed fell on Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was times more than was sown.” When he said this, sown.” When he said this, he called out, “He who has he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” ears to hear, let him hear.”

““This is the meaning of the parable: This is the meaning of the parable: The seedThe seed is is the word of Godthe word of God. – Lk 8.8-11. – Lk 8.8-11

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The SeedThe Seed

Seed = word of God Seed = word of God (metaphor), sown in (metaphor), sown in the hearts of menthe hearts of men

What do we do with What do we do with the seed?the seed?

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#1 CHERISH#1 CHERISH

God’s word is so precious!God’s word is so precious!

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#1 CHERISH#1 CHERISH

God chose to place his word in your heart!God chose to place his word in your heart! So be grateful!So be grateful!

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CHERISHCHERISH

Ps 119:72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

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Ps 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart

that I might not sin against you.

Ps 119:43 Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.

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Ps 119:112 My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end.

Ps 119:127 Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold..

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Ps 119:103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

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Ps 119:131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.

Ps 119:62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.

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Ps 119:161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.

Ps 119:162 I rejoice in your promise

like one who finds great spoil.

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Remember…Remember…

Many people died in the past centuries just so Many people died in the past centuries just so the Bible could be read and preached todaythe Bible could be read and preached today

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#2 CULTIVATE#2 CULTIVATE

Ps 119:169 May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.

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#2 CULTIVATE#2 CULTIVATE

Ps 119:148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

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Ps 119:130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Ps 119:125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.

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Ps 119:135 Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.

Ps 119:95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.

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Ps 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.

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How is How is the seedthe seed in our hearts?in our hearts?

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Cultivate – practical directionCultivate – practical direction

Applying… Listening to God, L3Listening to God, L3 Exegesis & HermeneuticsExegesis & Hermeneutics GW2T vs GW2UGW2T vs GW2U UIO attitudeUIO attitude

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The UIO attitude (Col 3:16)The UIO attitude (Col 3:16)

Let the word of Let the word of Christ dwell in Christ dwell in you richly….you richly….

Ang mga salita ni Ang mga salita ni Cristo ay itanim Cristo ay itanim ninyong mabuti sa ninyong mabuti sa inyong isip…inyong isip…

upreach

outreach

inreach

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#3 COMMUNICATE#3 COMMUNICATE

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#3 COMMUNICATE#3 COMMUNICATE

Ps 119:46-47 I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,

for I delight in your commands because I love them.

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COMMUNICATECOMMUNICATE

Ps 119:136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.

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Sow as you goSow as you go

Share your faith with people Share your faith with people everywhere you go, as you goeverywhere you go, as you go

Applies to every stage in life, no Applies to every stage in life, no matter what your schedulematter what your schedule

No (unhealthy) pressure!No (unhealthy) pressure! Natural evangelism!Natural evangelism!

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‘‘Preaching’ in the BiblePreaching’ in the Bible

Let’s look at the NT Greek words used in the Let’s look at the NT Greek words used in the Bible to describe ‘preaching.’Bible to describe ‘preaching.’

We will see that preaching includes many We will see that preaching includes many activities and aspects. activities and aspects.

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Word #1:KerusseinWord #1:Kerussein

means “to proclaim” and refers to someone means “to proclaim” and refers to someone being the “herald” who has a message that being the “herald” who has a message that was sent or authorized by another was sent or authorized by another

carries the idea of making a public carries the idea of making a public announcementannouncement

is used in Ac 9:20 (‘…[Paul] began to preach is used in Ac 9:20 (‘…[Paul] began to preach in the synagogues…’), and Acts 10:42 (‘He in the synagogues…’), and Acts 10:42 (‘He commanded us to preach to the people…’)commanded us to preach to the people…’)

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Word #2: Euangelizesthai Word #2: Euangelizesthai

means “to bring good tidings or good news” means “to bring good tidings or good news” can be translated as “preach the gospel” or “preach can be translated as “preach the gospel” or “preach

the good news” the good news” is used in Acts 14:7 (‘…they continued to preach the is used in Acts 14:7 (‘…they continued to preach the

good news.’), and Acts 16:10 (‘…we got ready at good news.’), and Acts 16:10 (‘…we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.’).had called us to preach the gospel to them.’).

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Two main words used for Two main words used for ‘preaching’ in the NT‘preaching’ in the NT

Kerussein = to announce/proclaimKerussein = to announce/proclaim Euangelizesthai = to bring good newsEuangelizesthai = to bring good news

So, before you preach, remember that So, before you preach, remember that GodGod wants to proclaim something, and offer wants to proclaim something, and offer something good!something good!

Also, when you listen to preaching, remember Also, when you listen to preaching, remember that God wants to give something good to you!that God wants to give something good to you!

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Other NT words used to denote Other NT words used to denote preachingpreaching

““didaskein” meaning “to teach divine didaskein” meaning “to teach divine truths” truths”

““dialegesthai” which means “to dialogue dialegesthai” which means “to dialogue or discourse with another person with a or discourse with another person with a view to persuasion”view to persuasion”

““lalein” which means “to talk, discuss, or lalein” which means “to talk, discuss, or to discourse” to discourse”

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We become better preachers and We become better preachers and as well better listeners when we as well better listeners when we reflect on these Greek words reflect on these Greek words used to describe preaching.used to describe preaching.

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words used for ‘preaching’ words used for ‘preaching’ in the NTin the NT

Kerussein = to announce/proclaimKerussein = to announce/proclaim Euangelizesthai = to bring good newsEuangelizesthai = to bring good news Didaskein = to teachDidaskein = to teach Dialegesthai = to persuadeDialegesthai = to persuade Lalein = to discourse/share (impart)Lalein = to discourse/share (impart)

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Parable of the Sower (ending)Parable of the Sower (ending)

Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown.” When he said this, he called out, was sown.” When he said this, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

““This is the meaning of the parable: This is the meaning of the parable: The seedThe seed is is the word of Godthe word of God. – Lk 8.8-11. – Lk 8.8-11

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1 Cherish it!1 Cherish it!

2 Cultivate it!2 Cultivate it!

3 Communicate it!3 Communicate it!

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THE SEEDTHE SEED

A presentation onA presentation onthe Word of Godthe Word of God

By Rolan MonjeBy Rolan Monje

www.addtoyourlearning.comwww.addtoyourlearning.com