In Bible Class we looked at Paul’s command to forget the past and focus on the things

that are ahead from Philippians 3:13 and why that

is such an important command!

Thank you for your prayers about the future!

Forget the past – both good and bad –

and focus completely on the future!

In this hour, we will talk about the 2nd step!

You must find God’s Wisdom and, with God’s help, prepare

to make any necessary adjustment!

Col 4:5-6

5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the

time.

NKJV

James 1:4-6

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach,

and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no

doubting,

Prov 1:20-21

20 Wisdom calls aloud outside;

She raises her voice in the open squares.

21 She cries out in the chief concourses,

At the openings of the gates in the city

She speaks her words: NKJV

Prov 8:1-3

8 Does not wisdom cry out,

And understanding lift up her voice?

2 She takes her stand on the top of the high hill,

Beside the way, where the paths meet.

3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city,

At the entrance of the doors: NKJV

Churches really need wisdom,especially when major changes

are forced upon them!

Consider what God ask of the early church in Jerusalem!

Jerusalem

Explosive growth forced a major change to 12 apostles

and their families!

3,000 the first day – Acts2:41They add souls daily – Acts 2:47

Increased to 5,000 men – Acts 4:4Their number was multiplied-6:2

An urban move necessary!1,000’s of eager disciples!How do you “do the new

worship patterns and actions?How do you make everyone

“children” in the same family?How do you handle money &

persecution?What about Gentiles?

When things were going so well, an extreme change was

required!

Acts 8:1

At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. NKJV

Those members were needed elsewhere for starting

congregations!But God helped! Acts 21:20ff

Explosive growth in JerusalemOpposition

Finally God told everyone to leave, Rome was coming!

Matt 24:16-19

16 "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. 18 And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes. NKJV

Great changes were required of every member at this great

congregation!

We must be willing to learn wisdom and make significant

changes for the Lord!

A 2nd Example of Learning and Great Change –

Which Was Required of Jesus!

Luke 2:41-44

42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; NKJV

Luke 2:51-52

51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. NKJV

If Jesus had to learn “wisdom”, and grow in it, then you and I

certainly must Seek it

Pray for itand Work to find it!

What Clay Has Going For It!

LocationRoom To Grow To

God’s Help

Major Adjustments In“Quick Turn Around Churches”

Major Adjustments

In what you expectIn your prayersIn your facilities

In your talk, comments and descriptions

In how you see Bible Classes

Do You Want To Be A Part Of God’s Family

And Be His Child?