We studied the example of Jesus when He washed the disciples feet, which in turn led us to the truths associated with the Christian's calling to have a servant's heart and to follow the example of Christ. We have one last subject to investigate and it revolves around this question, "If we are living out the truth--a sacrificial, other-person-first, life of humility; how then would we expect the world to respond to us?"
You might think it would be grateful, or even respond to the message we have. Take a look at Jn 16:33 and Jn 15:18-19 to see what you can expect instead.
Stated another way, William Tyndale, Bible translator, said this about the Gospel, "Euangelion (the Gospel) is a Greek word signifying good, merry, glad and joyful news, that makes a man's heart glad and makes him sing, dance and leap for joy." And the world martyred him, for among other things, translating this good news into English.
How do you explain this? Should it effect our "Gospel Culture"?
See you on Wednesday,
Kevin
