Lights in the world!Lights in the world!Phil. 2:15Phil. 2:15

Flames in our torch:Flames in our torch:•Jesus – Jesus – John 8:12; 9:5; 12:36John 8:12; 9:5; 12:36

Ps. 89:15; Isa. 10:17Ps. 89:15; Isa. 10:17

•God’s Word – God’s Word – Jer. 23:29; Jer. 23:29;

2 Cor. 4:3-7; 2 Cor. 3:18 2 Cor. 4:3-7; 2 Cor. 3:18

• Takes Resolve! Takes Resolve! 1 Cor. 9:24-271 Cor. 9:24-27

• This also takes proper diet & This also takes proper diet & training. training. 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Pet. 2:2;

Mt. 4:4; 1 Tim. 4:7-8Mt. 4:4; 1 Tim. 4:7-8

• The Goal – The Goal – Eph. 1:3; 1 Pet. 1:2-9Eph. 1:3; 1 Pet. 1:2-9

The Opposite of Sin!The Opposite of Sin!

Be Strong=be made strong, Be Strong=be made strong,

increase in strength. increase in strength. ThayerThayer

• In Knowledge/Faith – In Knowledge/Faith – 2 Pet. 3:182 Pet. 3:18

• In Christ’s Power – In Christ’s Power – Eph. 6:10Eph. 6:10

• In Christ’s Grace - In Christ’s Grace - 2 Tim. 2:12 Tim. 2:1

Be Immersed in God’s work! Be Immersed in God’s work! Phil. 1:21; Eph. 2:10; 1 Cor. 10:31Phil. 1:21; Eph. 2:10; 1 Cor. 10:31

• Into ALL the world:Into ALL the world:– Friends, Family, Neighbors, StrangersFriends, Family, Neighbors, Strangers– Teach – Baptize – Teach moreTeach – Baptize – Teach more

Keep your eyes on the prize!Keep your eyes on the prize!Heb. 12:1-2; Phil. 3:14; 1 Jn. 2:25Heb. 12:1-2; Phil. 3:14; 1 Jn. 2:25• Need to: Need to: 2 Tim. 4:7-82 Tim. 4:7-8

– Fight the Good Fight Fight the Good Fight 1 Timothy 6:121 Timothy 6:12

– Finish the RaceFinish the Race

– Keep the Faith - Your Crown Awaits You!Keep the Faith - Your Crown Awaits You!

LET’S CARRY THE TORCH!LET’S CARRY THE TORCH!• God has given us everything we need

to succeed!

• In order to finish the race we must dive in to our work. In so doing we’re taught how to be strong and hit the mark by giving us the proper instructions which are a lamp unto our feet so we can see clearly all the way on our journey as we carry the torch and shine as lights in this world!

BEGIN YOUR VICTORY!BEGIN YOUR VICTORY!

• You can begin your victory in Jesus TODAYTODAY if you…– Hear Him – Hear Him – Hebrews 5:9Hebrews 5:9

– Believe in Him – Believe in Him – Hebrews 11:6Hebrews 11:6

– Repent of Sin – Repent of Sin – Luke 13:3Luke 13:3

– Confess Him – Confess Him – Mt. 10:32-33Mt. 10:32-33

– Baptized into Him – Baptized into Him – Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3-6Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:3-6

Then Be Faithful to Him – Then Be Faithful to Him – Rev. 2:10Rev. 2:10