Sunday Re-cap (26th Feb 2006)

Final words or Advice
Ps. Abel Phillips

Some of the examples of the final words in the scripture that we may take heed and obey them! And prepare ourselves on what our final words or advice would be.

1) Solomon~ Eccleciastes12:9-14
The write of the book of Ecclesiastes ended his book by saying in verse13b, “The most important thing a person can do is respect God and obey his commands” I think that the message that we should share with all our family and friends.

2) Joshua 23: 1-16 Joshua’s Final Words to Israel
After Moses died, Joshua became the leader of Israel. Joshua called the leaders of Israel. Why? He wanted to give them final instruction before he died:
Joshua 24:14 "So honor the LORD and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshiped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD alone.

3) David ~1 Chronicles 29;10-28 ( A man after God’s own heart)
David was a powerful king. He prayed that the Israelites would continue to follow God and to build the temple. He prayed his son Solomon was to be the next king would obey God’s commands and finish the work of building the temple. Some of David’s last words are found in verse 20B, “ Now give praise to the Lord your God.
We, too, should praise God for the many wonderful things He has done for us. Will your last words on earth be words of praise to God?

4) Stephen ~Acts7:51-60
Stephen talked about Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David and Solomon. Finally, Stephen talked about Jesus. He told that they had killed Jesus, God’s Son. The Jews became so upset that they dragged Stephen out of the city and stoned him to death. Stephen’s last words are found in Acts 7.60b. He said ‘Lord don’t blame them for this sin!’ Stephen’s last words were words of forgiveness.
Maybe we have bad feeling to wards someone. I hope that our last words will be words of forgiveness and love. - Col 3:13b- Forgive other people because the Lord forgave you.

5) Paul ~ 2 Tim 4:1-8
Paul was a good teacher for Timothy. He taught him by his words and his actions (mentor). Timothy knew that Paul preached abt Jesus and lived his life for Jesus. Now Paul was nearing his death. He had suffered thru stonings, beatings, a shipwreck and imprisonment. Through all this, Paul encouraged Timothy to always live for Jesus.

6) Jesus ~ Like 24: 36-53
Jesus’ apostles were a unique group of men. They had been with Jesus thru His ministry, and they had seen His death, burial and resurrection. Now Jesus gave then the job of telling the Good News to other people.
Act 1:8 ~ Jesus promised them that He would soon give them the power (holy Sp) to help them tell world about Him. Mark 16:15 ~ Jesus said to the followers, ‘Go everywhere in the world, Tell the good News to every person.

Pray that God will touch our heart and mouth that our final words will minister grace & mercy; comfort, kindness and peace to others and bring Glory to God!