Lance discusses the concept of walking worthily of our calling as Christians, emphasizing that our identity as "prisoners in the Lord" signifies a reign with Christ. He references various scriptures, including Ephesians, Thessalonians, and Philippians, to illustrate that our calling extends beyond salvation to a kingship and glory in God's kingdom. Lance highlights the importance of overcoming through faith, using the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph to exemplify the characteristics of true kingship. Abraham's journey illustrates the necessity of faith and obedience, while Isaac teaches the importance of being a receiver of God's grace. Jacob's transformation from a deceiver to a prince with God emphasizes the need for self-awareness and humility. Finally, Joseph's life exemplifies that suffering is integral to overcoming and reigning with Christ. Lance concludes with a prayer, asking for God's guidance in applying these lessons to our lives.
1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.