Sunday, January 20, 2008

REAPING & SOWING--THE LAW OF HARVEST

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LAW OF HARVEST
REAPING AND SOWING

(Discuss the concept)

1. One sows, another reaps
John 4:35-38 the sowing is the harder work

2. We reap only what has been sown

3. We reap in kind as we have sown
Job 4:8 those who sow trouble will reap trouble
Hosea 10:12 sow righteousness, reap love
Romans 6:20-23 the wages is sin is death…the gift of God is eternal life

4. We reap in a different season than we sow
Galations 6:8 death vs eternal life

5. We reap more than we sow
Matt 13:8 30, 60, 100 times

6. We reap in proportion as we sow—sparingly or generously
Ecc 11:4 whoever looks at the clouds will not reap
II Cor 9:6 sow sparingly, reap sparingly

7. We reap the full harvest of good only if we persevere
The evil comes to harvest on its own
Ps 126:5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy
Galations 6:9 do not become weary

We cannot do anything about last year’s harvest—but we can about this year. “Today…”

Can you think of bible examples of sin and of righteousness and what was reaped?

David—murder—the sword will not depart from your house
Eli—gluttony—sexual addictions and death of his sons
Moses—murder—exile

Joseph—obedience—leadership and responsibility
Daniel—wisdom & obedience—leadership and responsibility
Jesus—obedience—death and resurrection

The path of obedience is not always easy.

Practical application: (discussion)
What has been sown in my life that I am now reaping?
What is currently being sown that will be harvested 20 years from now?

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