Vol. 03, No. 38

Mt. Baker Beacon

Steven J. Wallace
09/22/24 - Mt. Baker Beacon 2024

AN EXTENSION OF THE PULPIT (2)

Jarrod M. Jacobs

Continued from last week…

Radio Programs, Published Material, Websites, Etc.

Our radio program continues to do well, I believe. We consistently have folks call or communicate by e-mail about the programs. (We have archived our programs on our website so others can benefit from the Bible programs.) Since some would not “darken the door” of this church building, the radio program helps send the gospel message into the community. Indeed, this type of effort enables us to “enlarge the scope of, or make more comprehensive” the preaching from the pulpit.

Such efforts as websites that teach the truth or published articles (in the newspaper, bulletins, etc.), only extend the type of teaching we’re trying to do from the pulpit. Christ told His apostles to go and teach all nations (Matt. 28:19), and so long as there is sin in the world, people will need to be taught the truth that they might be made free (Jn. 8:31-32). In an effort to preach the gospel to every creature, we ought to remember that things such as radio programs, websites, newspaper articles, bulletins, etc., allow many the opportunity to hear, believe, and obey the truth. Indeed, these things are an extension of the pulpit.

Conclusion

There are other “extensions” we could add to this list. Yet, these ought to be enough to remind us that as Christians, our primary responsibility is to ensure that the pulpit teaching is extended to those who need to hear it! Sometimes, we “hoard up” the teaching and do not take the time to let others learn what we have learned. Such an attitude is selfish, not to mention negligent, when we know part of our duty as Christians is to teach others (II Tim. 2:2)! Let us not be selfish toward others or negligent in our work but interested in the truth and saving lost souls. Let us be about our Father’s business, not slack in our responsibilities (Lk. 19:10; Jn. 9:4; I Pet. 2:21).

“Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Est. 4:14) Could it be because of your invitation to our worship services that someone is saved? Could it be because you handed someone a bulletin or told someone about the radio program or the website that one’s faith was strengthened? Therefore, the actual “extension of the pulpit” is none other than the Christian who is willing to leave sin and self and live for Christ all his life! This person is a living “extension of the pulpit” and is a far greater threat to Satan than we realize! “Let us not be weary in well doing” (Gal. 6:9; II Thess. 3:13)! Let us extend the borders of God’s kingdom from this place. Let us be all God wants us to be, shining as lights in a world of darkness (Matt. 5:16; Phil. 2:15).

(Adapted from “The Old Paths,” Vol. 30:29.)

Just A Thought or Two

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.”
– Henry Ford

PREPARING FOR OUR GOSPEL MEETING

Philemon 1:17-22

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OUR GOSPEL MEETING BEGINS IN THREE WEEKS!

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PERSUADED BY GRACE TO SAVE OUR LOVED ONES

Titus 2:11-15

Identify what grace does.
How is the one who wins souls described, and with what is the fruit of his life compared (Prov. 11:30)?
What does 2 Peter 3:9 reveal about God’s heart toward the lost, and how does this shape our perspective on evangelizing family and friends?
What does the terror of the Lord help with (2 Cor. 5:11)?
What might those close to us think when we begin to live for Jesus rather than living “for the lusts of men” (1 Pet. 4:1-4)?
What is good and acceptable in the sight of God (1 Tim. 2:1-3)?
What are some positive effects of godly sorrow and shame (2 Thess. 3:14; Heb. 12:11; 2 Cor. 7:9-11)?

THOUGHT QUESTION:

While sin is turning one’s soul away from God to find fulfillment in self and worldly things, grace persuades us to do what three things?

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