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By Mike SmithJump into the New Year with zeal for the Lord Jesus and faithful service to Him.
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•As a New Year begins we’re another year closer to our death, or the Lord’s return!•We’ll all stand before Christ. 2 Cor. 5:10•That day we will either hear:
•“Come, you blessed of my father…” Mt. 25:34 •or “Depart from Me, you cursed…” Mt. 25:41
• In The Past Year–Has our relationship with God & Christ
improved? James 4:8• Close relationship means good
communication! = Prayer Eph. 6:18 and Bible Study 2 Timothy 2:15
–Has our relationship with brethren improved? 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10• Are we any closer than we were a year ago?
• In The Past Year–Has our relationship with those in the
world improved? Matthew 5:13-16 • Have we made progress in developing
meaningful relationships with people in the world?
• Another year has gone by have we made good use of the time the Lord has given us or have we wasted it? Philippians 3:13-14
• For The Year Ahead– Resolve to draw nearer to God and Christ!
• Daily Bible reading program… Heb. 4:12–Read the Old Testament. Romans 15:4; 1
Corinthians 10:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17–Read the New Testament.
James 1:21; 1 Peter 2:2
• Be diligent in Prayer. Hebrews 4:14-16; Col. 4:2; 1 Thes. 5:17-18; Daniel 6:10
• For The Year Ahead– Resolve to become closer to the brethren!
• Make it a point to learn everyone’s name. 3 John 14
• Have a different family or person in your home each month. 1 Peter 4:9
• Or by visiting a different person or family each month.
• For The Year Ahead– Resolve to get to know Non-Christians
better.• By having one new neighbor or co-worker
in your home each month. Galatians 6:10• Or by visiting one new neighbor or
co-worker each month. Hebrews 13:1-2
• These resolutions may sound simple, but they go a long way!
• Time is a precious commodity, given us by God. – Like a vapor: James 4:13-15– Needs to be carefully redeemed!
Ephesians 5:15-16• Come to Jesus today while there is still time to
be saved. 2 Corinthians 6:1-2
• Make your New Year Resolution, a Revolution for your life, become that New Creation in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17) obey the gospel, being baptized into Christ. Gal. 3:26-27; Heb. 5:9
• Begin by your education… Learn the gospel John 6:45; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Rom. 10:9 Believe the gospel Rom. 10:9-10 Repent of sinful living Acts 3:19 Confess Jesus Acts 8:37 Baptism into Christ Romans 6:3-6; Acts 22:16