07/10 Sabbath: Communion Service

The 3 Imperatives
Transcribed, adapted in part,
from a Sabbath speech by Pastor Samuel Money

Quotable quotes:

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” ~ Jesus

“Are You Ready for Jesus to Come?” ~ Ng Chong Hah

“Worship in Spirit & in Truth, without hypocrisy, restraint or falsity.”

"When you love somebody, sacrifice (and giving in to one another) is an immense joy." ~ S. Money

1. You must be born again.
2. He must be lifted up.
3. He must increase; I must decrease.

Christianity is not a religion. Religion is Man’s attempt to explain the supernatural. Religion is based on good works; it is Man’s philosophy. Religion is man-made; it is full of confusion.

True religious conviction is not following a set of rules. Christianity is of divine origin; it is a new-birth experience. Christianity does not impose on adherents a rigid moral code. It is a journey of faith.
To religionists, faith is following a set of rules and regulations. It’s an utter defeat. It’s a failure, following an iota of the Law – reaching God by human effort; trying to gain God’s approval by your good works and rigid prescriptions to the dot.

But the Bible says, “I assure you, unless you are born again, you can never see the Kingdom of God.” (John 3:3)

By beholding Jesus, we are radically changed. By looking to Christ, we are transformed from within. The Son of God must be lifted up, i.e. worshipped. Jesus must be lifted up in our lives. Belief in Christ brings rejuvenation to the soul.

You cannot take refuge in secular education; your career; your position in society; your ‘superior’ culture. These things cannot take you to Heaven. You can only take refuge in Christ, for He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:6)

“He must increase; I must decrease.” Christianity is not religion; it is a relationship with God. Let every facet of your life shine with the righteousness of Jesus. Let Jesus be magnified; your ego must decrease. You must work with Jesus; be yoked to Him.

When Jesus comes into your life, let Him take predominance. You cannot ascribe salvation to yourself; it is He alone who can make you righteous in the sight of God. Give up all your funny, funny beliefs and vegetarian gods and superstitions – Jesus comes first!

For there is no other name given under Heaven by which Man can be saved. SDA

This message was followed by a most meaningful and humbling footwashing ordinance. Brothers ministered to one another in this ego-dashing carbon copy of what Jesus actually did for His disciples before the Last Supper. Sisters bonded in this undertaking, while married couples were reminded that they were "Two Become One".

The church family later partook in a holy Communion of unleavened bread and wine, chewing on these emblems in remembrance of what Jesus has done for us on the Cross.

He is the Lamb of God, amen!