Compassion Class Summary
Jesus Journey Speaker, Ryan Skoog
Quotes:
“There’s this really amazing link between prayer and humility. And as you’re talking about humility, there’s a scripture that says: If my people humble themselves and pray, and it’s almost like humility precedes a life of prayer.”
"The bigger the crowds got, the more it says He [Jesus] withdrew away to pray. And His model was, I need more of heaven, not less when things get more intense."
Biblical References:
“f my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14 - NIV
Resources:
Check out Ryan’s books and access free prayer tools here.
Keynote Speaker, Mart Green
Quotes:
“We carry this confidence in our hearts because of our union with Christ before God, yet we don't see ourselves as capable enough to do anything in our own strength, for our true competence flows from God's empowering presence."
“When you holy surrender your life, then you will find your identity. You will find your destiny. But there’s a holy surrender.”
Biblical References:
“O'He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” - Luke 10:2 NIV
References:
Check out Mart’s Gateways of Intimacy with God here. You can also download the 4 Hs and the Generosity - Humility - Integrity cards here.
Case Study, Jon Harmeling
Quotes:
"Our calling is not tied to a certain industry, business role. Our calling is to love people. And so if we are in this position of leading, love has to be the alpha and omega of our leadership."
"A company designed to transform others has no chance to succeed in doing that without a transformed leader, and God doesn't need us to save the world."
"The love I'm talking about is the Agape love that we all know, the love that comes from God. And the key thing here is that this love doesn't change based on circumstances. It's not kindled by the merit or worth of an object. In fact, this type of love keeps on loving even when the loved one is unresponsive, unkind, unlovable and considered unworthy, it is that selfless and sacrificial type of love open to everyone, from family members to even your worst enemies."
Resources:
Learn more about ianacare here.
Learn more about Urban Youth Impact &
Innovation Charter School
Mark your calendar for our next class:
Humility: Walking Worthy of Your Calling
When: Thursday, February 13
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Ft. Lauderdale - Global Event Center
(301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301)
Speaker: Mart Green, Ministry Investment Officer, Hobby Lobby
Reading Assignment: Humility, Andrew Murray
Consider inviting a friend or colleague to join us as a guest for this class. Guest passes are available here.