Knowing His Person

Title: Knowing Him, and Making Him Known Key Text: Philippians 3:10Theme: To truly know Christ is to desire to make Him known.Introduction:Ask the congregation: Do you know Him? How much do you know Him?Emphasize that knowing Christ deeply transforms our lives and drives us to share His love with others.Knowing Him:Knowing Jesus is personal and intimate, not confined to history or distant heavens.True knowledge of Christ reflects His companionship in every life season—joys, struggles, and valleys.Like close friends influence each other, intimacy with Christ transforms us.Benefits of Knowing Christ:Conversion: Eternal life comes from knowing God (John 17:3).Transformation: A new life in Christ reshapes our priorities and purpose (2 Corinthians 5:17).Attributes of Knowing Christ:Compassion: Experiencing and sharing Christ’s love (Philippians 2:1-2).Obedience: Demonstrated through keeping His commandments (1 John 2:3).Conviction: Compelling others to follow Christ (2 Corinthians 5:11).Making Him Known:Believers are Christ’s ambassadors, tasked with representing Him to the world (2 Corinthians 5:20).Sharing Christ is not just an obligation but the overflow of truly knowing Him.Conclusion: Christ desires to deepen His relationship with each of us. As we grow in knowing Him, our lives become a testimony, reflecting His presence and leading others to Him. Encourage the congregation to yearn for a closer relationship with Christ and live as His ambassadors in their daily lives.