Valuable Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
Discover insightful comparisons between the pandemic and sin, the importance of prioritizing, contentment, and preparation amidst Covid-19. Explore valuable lessons for a more meaningful life.
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More Lessons From This More Lessons From This Pandemic Pandemic
Covid Covid- -19 and Sin 19 and Sin Last week, we compared Covid- 19 and sin noting many similarities: - We noted both are dangerous - Their effects are unpredictable - We need to take care of it if we get it - we have what we need to take care of our sins
Covid Covid- -19 and Sin 19 and Sin We must take steps to prevent it We are to be separate - Don t take it too lightly - The need for cleanliness Today, MORE lessons from this Pandemic
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need to prioritize What is most important to you? Within a matter of weeks, our lives changed. We had to learn to live without many things we took for granted live sports, movies and amusements, outings, travel, even eating out all came to a screeching halt! For some adjusted incomes, etc. 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need to prioritize Things are temporary - 1 John 2:15-17 2 Petr 3:12-13 1 Peter 1:24-25 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need to prioritize Are we truly content? Philippians 4:11-12 1 Timothy 6:6-8 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need to prioritize Is God really first in your life? Matthew 6:33 Luke 14:26-33 the seriousness of this commitment Luke 12:13-21 the parable of the rich fool IS Jesus really Lord to you? 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need for preparation Were you prepared for this virus? Similar to being prepared for an earthquake Far too many think nothing about what might happen Life has a way of changing the norm 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need for preparation But SOME were prepared financially, physically, with their jobs, etc. NOT that they knew this pandemic was going to happen, but their lives were in order to deal with the unexpected 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need for preparation Are we prepared to meet God? Amos 4:12, written to an ungodly Israel and Judah (and other nations) that had rejected God! They were about to face His wrath! 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need for preparation WE are warned that the Lord is coming back to judge Matthew 24:43-44, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 3:3, 16:15, like a thief in the night Matthew 24:36-51 people will be living as normal 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need for preparation Life is uncertain Hebrews 9:27 James 4:14 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 The need for preparation We need to prepare for that day! (Either our death and His return Become a Christian and live like a Christian It is those IN CHRIST who are truly prepared Philippians 3:8-11 1 John 2:28 Matthew 7:24-27 the wise and foolish builders 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? Many have learned various things about themselves what they really need, that they are NOT prepared, how they deal with these types of circumstances, their character, etc. When things are taken away, it has a way of teaching who you really are 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? 2 Corinthians 13:5, we need to take a spiritual inventory How did you do spiritually? How ARE you doing spiritually? (This is not over yet!) 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? Matthew 6:33, Where does God stand in your life? Have I discovered spiritual deficiencies? 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? Do I consider others as I should? Would you wear a mask for others? (Based on a known incident) Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? Have I taken my spiritual freedoms for granted? Both nationally and in Christ 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? The blessedness of togetherness. Did you miss your brethren? God has given us brethren as a support system! We are a spiritual family - cf. Mark 10:30, Hebrews 10:24-25, 3:12-13 Psalm 122:1, I was glad 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? What does the Lord s Supper mean to you? 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 it is a communion (fellowship). Done each week Acts 20:7 Do we have a greater appreciation of the privilege? 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 What have you learned about yourself? Have you found some better or different Bible related habits? Did you find study your Bible more, pray more (or less). Have you sought ways to reach out to others both brethren and the world? 19
More Lessons From Covid More Lessons From Covid- -19 Concluding thought: The point of this lesson we can learn from life if we take the time to consider what is going on around us (consider how Jesus taught in parables) But will we? 19
Is your faith what it Is your faith what it ought to be? ought to be?
