Some may ask, “Why should we study the missionary methods of Paul? Surely, in all this time, we have grown beyond his old ways and have found better ways of accomplishing ministry.”
To this I would say, look around at the condition of the church at large throughout the world today, and see if you can find a model of success that compares to Paul. Yes, we have our “mega-churches.” They have huge congregations and lots of money, but are they successful in the sight of God? Are they raising up a generation of mature, Bible-instructed believers? I think not. The ignorance of the average believer today is astounding. Many cannot even give a clear presentation of the Gospel message.
In a recent survey across the United States, only about 13% of regular church goers said that they believe in hell, and about the same number doubted the inspiration and infallibility of the Bible. The church as a whole is in a shambles, and the reason is that we have forsaken the God-given way—exemplified by Paul—to achieve the great commission of “making disciples of all nations” (Mat 28:19).

Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2000

Life of Moses #8

The first five plaques judged Egypt's idols; the 2nd five were personal. Moses is being transformed (spiritual growth). They show the increasing hardening of Pharaoh's heart (he hardening his own heart). Judicial hardening (Exo 9:8-12, Rom 2:4). God had been good to Egypt; that should lead us to repentance. The gifts from God are to point us to Him -- evidence of His character (Act 14:17, Act 17:27, Jam 1:17). God has put eternity in man's heart (Ecc 3:11). Visible creation has evidence of God (Rom 1:18-20); when men reject God, they loose His blessings. Boils and hail - the sixth plague also in tribulation (Rev 16:1-21). God's purpose for Pharaoh is His Glory (Exo 9:13-17, Rom 9:17, Isa 43:7, Psa 76:10). God is able to draw a line between His people and Satan's (Exo 9:18-26). Pharaoh sins more with more plagues(Exo 9:27-35, 1Th 5:9). Men seek death because of the locust plague during the tribulation (Rev 10:1-29). Moses now calls the shots in Egypt; he has grown into the man and leader God intended.

Scripture References: Revelation 16:1-21, Exodus 9:27-35, Exodus 9:8-12, Romans 1:18-20, Exodus 9:18-26, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalms 76:10, James 1:17, Isaiah 43:7, Acts 17:27, Romans 9:17, Acts 14:17, Exodus 9:13-17, Revelation 10:1-29, Romans 2:4

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