The Commands Of Christ Part 3

3 - The Four “Be-Ready’s” Galatians 6:2 To be ready means to BE PREPARED – Greek- Hetoimas! ● To be prepared With Things Matthew 22:4 ● To be prepared With People Luke 22:33; Ezra 7:9-10 3 Distinct Ways Ezra Prepared His Heart 1. He Spent Quality Time IN The Word Ezra 7:6 Nehemiah 8:8 2. He Spent Quality Time ON His Face Ezra 8:23 3. He Spent Quality Time WITH A Pastor Ezra 8:17-18 4 “Be Ready” Commands in New Testament 1. Be Ready to GO Luke 12:40 Matthew 24:44 1 John 3:2-3 2. Be Ready to GUARD 1 Peter 3:15 2 Timothy 4:16 Matthew 10:34-36 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 1:3 James 4:6 3. Be Ready to GRUNT 1 Peter 2:9 4. Be Ready to GIVE 1 Timothy 6:18 4 Aspects of Our Privilege to Give a. Do Good 1 Timothy 6:18 b. Do Good Works 1 Timothy 6:18 Revelation 14:13 c. Do Good Works Generously 1 Timothy 6:18 2 Corinthians 8:9 d. Do Good Works Generously in Fellowship 1 Timothy 6:18