Stephen expresses gratitude for the opportunity to share about Lifewise Academy, an outreach program aimed at youth. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and the need for divine guidance in sharing the gospel. Drawing inspiration from Romans, he highlights the connection between the church and the gospel, encouraging mutual encouragement among believers. Stephen shares his personal journey of seeking to be set apart for the gospel and the challenges faced in ministry. He recounts the establishment of Lifewise Academy, which allows children to receive biblical instruction during school hours, emphasizing the need for the living Word of God in their lives. He shares testimonies of how the program has impacted students, including instances of children sharing their newfound faith with their families. Stephen calls for continued prayer for boldness, the rapid spread of the gospel, and for it to be honored in homes. He concludes by encouraging the congregation to renew their belief in the gospel and to be set apart for its message, reminding them of the transformative power of Christ.
Introduction and gratitude for the opportunity to share.
Importance of prayer and divine guidance in sharing the gospel.
Connection between the church and the gospel as emphasized in Romans.
Personal journey of seeking to be set apart for the gospel.
Establishment and purpose of Lifewise Academy.
Testimonies of impact on students and their families.
Call for continued prayer for boldness and the spread of the gospel.
Encouragement to renew belief in the gospel and be set apart for its message.
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: