Main Theme: Being Like Christ

Elder Reginald emphasizes the importance of emulating Jesus Christ in our daily lives, extending beyond just Sunday worship. He stresses the need to adopt Christ’s mindset and actions seven days a week.

Key Points:

• Praying for All: We should pray for everyone, including those we don’t know, our enemies, and those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2). This is pleasing to God and aligns with His desire for all to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4).
• Living Sacrifice: We should present our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God (Romans 12:1). This is a reasonable service considering Christ’s sacrifice for us.
• Transformation, Not Conformation: We should not conform to the world but be transformed by renewing our minds to understand and live out God’s will (Romans 12:2). This transformation is key to being Christ-like.
• Focus on Others: We should prioritize the needs of others above our own (Philippians 2:3-4). This selfless mindset is crucial to emulating Christ’s example.
• Having the Mind of Christ: We must cultivate the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5). This will lead us to act like Christ, including praying for others, even those who dislike us.

Conclusion:

Elder Reginald concludes by reiterating the importance of having the mind of Christ and asking “What would Jesus do?” as a guiding principle. He emphasizes that Jesus is the answer and encourages the congregation to reflect on the scriptures he provided.

Scripture References:

• 1 Timothy 2:1-6
• Romans 12:1-2
• Colossians 1:21-22
• Romans 13:1-7
• 1 Corinthians 2:1-2
• Ephesians 5:1-2
• Philippians 2:3-5
• Romans 13:14
• 1 Peter 2:21
• John 5:19
• Luke 10:30-37
• 1 John 2:3-11