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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.12,0:00:19.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ theme music ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.75,0:00:21.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Welcome to Hope Sabbath School,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.76,0:00:23.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an in-depth, interactive study
Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.74,0:00:25.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Word of God.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.08,0:00:26.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are coming to the close
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.76,0:00:29.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of a very practical series of studies
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.79,0:00:31.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,based on the words of Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:31.51,0:00:34.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}Ministering to "the Least of These":\Nto Those in Need,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.100,0:00:37.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our topic today, {\i1}To Love Mercy,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.75,0:00:39.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that is so aligned
Dialogue: 0,0:00:39.50,0:00:41.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the heart of our loving God.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.25,0:00:42.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I pray you'll be blessed,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.77,0:00:44.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it's good to be together
Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.11,0:00:45.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and study, isn't it?
Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.10,0:00:47.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I'm excited because one of our team,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:47.54,0:00:49.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Puia, is going to be teaching today.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.25,0:00:50.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it's so exciting,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:50.33,0:00:52.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not only to have some members
Dialogue: 0,0:00:52.12,0:00:53.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of our team who teach,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.55,0:00:55.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but to know that thousands
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.21,0:00:56.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of people around the world
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.50,0:00:58.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are downloading our outline, and you're
Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.97,0:01:01.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,having an in-depth, interactive class\Nwhere you live.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.59,0:01:03.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We would love to hear from you,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.53,0:01:04.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what people are learning
Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.70,0:01:05.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about the Word of God,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.75,0:01:08.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what you're learning about sharing\Nthe Word of God.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.13,0:01:12.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can write to us at sshope@hopetv.org,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:12.77,0:01:14.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we would be happy to hear
Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.74,0:01:17.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what God's doing in you and through you.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.03,0:01:18.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here are just a few emails
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.49,0:01:20.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we've received recently.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.28,0:01:23.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One from Chipo in Zimbabwe,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:23.52,0:01:25.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Chipo writes, "Hi, everybody."
Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.91,0:01:27.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Hi!
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.22,0:01:28.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) "My name's Chipo,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:28.49,0:01:30.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm a 17-year-old girl
Dialogue: 0,0:01:30.93,0:01:34.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,learning at a high school in Zimbabwe,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.14,0:01:36.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the same school where one of your team,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.45,0:01:38.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Simiso, went to school."
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.75,0:01:40.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wow, we all know Simiso.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:40.23,0:01:41.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's not with us today, Chipo,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.99,0:01:44.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we're glad that you're studying there.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:44.57,0:01:45.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I look forward to watching
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.94,0:01:47.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hope Sabbath School programs
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.76,0:01:49.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they encourage me
Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.18,0:01:50.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to read the Bible more
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.100,0:01:53.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to memorize Bible verses,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.34,0:01:56.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which I often struggle with\Nwhen I'm alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.17,0:01:57.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks to your program,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.98,0:01:59.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I enjoy contributing
Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.43,0:02:01.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,during my own Sabbath School class
Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.97,0:02:04.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and proving to my classmates
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.73,0:02:06.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we shouldn't be embarrassed
Dialogue: 0,0:02:06.76,0:02:08.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we know more Bible verses
Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.76,0:02:11.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than we do about the latest movie\Nor popular song."
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.82,0:02:12.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.98,0:02:14.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) That's powerful.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.84,0:02:16.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Your testimonies give me
Dialogue: 0,0:02:16.50,0:02:18.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,great assurance that I serve
Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.67,0:02:20.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a living and powerful God."
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.49,0:02:21.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.25,0:02:23.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Well, you just encouraged us
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.04,0:02:24.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for our study today, Chipo.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.64,0:02:27.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thanks for writing to us from Zimbabwe.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.29,0:02:29.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you're right, the Word of God
Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.00,0:02:34.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is more powerful than modern movies\Nor popular songs.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.71,0:02:36.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Kodiah writes from Jamaica.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.61,0:02:38.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anyone from Jamaica here?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.38,0:02:41.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All right, Nicole, Jamaican heritage\Nanyway, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:41.90,0:02:44.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"My name's Kodiah; I'm writing\Nfrom Jamaica.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.83,0:02:46.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I recently got introduced
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.93,0:02:48.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to Hope Sabbath School.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.77,0:02:51.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was so amazed and refreshed
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.24,0:02:52.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that there was a program
Dialogue: 0,0:02:52.61,0:02:54.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I could watch that would help me
Dialogue: 0,0:02:54.67,0:02:56.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to further understand the Bible."
Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.98,0:02:57.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.84,0:03:00.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) "With the introduction\Nof this program,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.04,0:03:01.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I can now understand better
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.40,0:03:05.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and make application to my own life.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.12,0:03:07.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm thrilled to share with my husband
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.97,0:03:11.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we do Sabbath School together.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:11.82,0:03:14.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can now have a more in-depth discussion
Dialogue: 0,0:03:14.78,0:03:16.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the program will help both of us
Dialogue: 0,0:03:16.60,0:03:19.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to know how to understand the Word of God.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.08,0:03:22.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This platform," writes Kodiah,\N"is remarkable,"
Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.44,0:03:23.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I'm looking forward
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.63,0:03:24.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to the ones in the future.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:24.88,0:03:26.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you, and God bless you all."
Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.86,0:03:28.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, Kodiah, I'm impressed that you're...
Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.88,0:03:30.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She's already encouraged
Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.16,0:03:31.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,her husband to watch, too.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.48,0:03:32.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you know someone,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:32.61,0:03:33.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're watching today
Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.64,0:03:35.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,wherever you are around the world,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.31,0:03:37.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know someone who will be blessed
Dialogue: 0,0:03:37.32,0:03:39.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by a study of God's Word.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.01,0:03:41.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The Holy Spirit's the One\Nwho changes hearts,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.24,0:03:43.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we can invite people
Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.09,0:03:45.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be blessed through His Word.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:45.43,0:03:48.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Manuel writes from Angola,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.38,0:03:50.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he says, "I've been watching
Dialogue: 0,0:03:50.69,0:03:55.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this program for seven years.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.50,0:03:58.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, I'm a member of Hope Sabbath School.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:58.72,0:04:01.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This program has been changing my life.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:01.78,0:04:03.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I understand the Scriptures well
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.97,0:04:05.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through Hope Sabbath School."
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.38,0:04:08.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, his main language in Angola
Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.93,0:04:10.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is not English, is it?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.52,0:04:12.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are probably some tribal languages
Dialogue: 0,0:04:12.77,0:04:15.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and Portuguese, right, in Angola.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:15.43,0:04:17.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So we're just glad, Manuel, that you're
Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.95,0:04:21.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,part of our Hope Sabbath School family.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:21.13,0:04:22.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's see, I have another note here.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.86,0:04:25.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think I mixed them all up; that's it?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:25.18,0:04:27.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Oh, no, here are two more in my Bible.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:27.65,0:04:30.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Here's one from a donor in Arizona
Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.80,0:04:32.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the United States.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:32.17,0:04:34.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Treva, you're from Arizona, aren't you?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:34.87,0:04:38.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, say a little wave to a family there.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.27,0:04:41.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This person writes, "My faith,"
Dialogue: 0,0:04:41.79,0:04:45.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they mention a mainline church,\N"of 60 years
Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.73,0:04:48.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has been void for a long time.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.26,0:04:50.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I didn't know what was missing,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:50.35,0:04:53.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and one day I found Hope Sabbath School,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.57,0:04:56.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I know now what I was missing.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:56.38,0:05:00.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was missing the Word of God."
Dialogue: 0,0:05:00.17,0:05:03.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is it possible to go to church each week
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.24,0:05:07.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and not hear the Word of God?
Dialogue: 0,0:05:07.12,0:05:08.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I realized it was God's Word,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.99,0:05:11.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,reading, studying, savoring;
Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.63,0:05:13.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's what was lacking in my life.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:13.100,0:05:16.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A couple of years of regular watching
Dialogue: 0,0:05:16.69,0:05:18.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,has inspired me to seek out
Dialogue: 0,0:05:18.52,0:05:20.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a personal Bible study group,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.51,0:05:22.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which I have now found."
Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.04,0:05:24.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And this donor sent a gift of 25 dollars
Dialogue: 0,0:05:24.93,0:05:26.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to Hope Sabbath School.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.44,0:05:27.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, you know, we're all
Dialogue: 0,0:05:27.71,0:05:28.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,part of the miracle,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:28.69,0:05:29.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so thank you for helping
Dialogue: 0,0:05:29.92,0:05:31.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this donor-supported ministry.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:31.53,0:05:35.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One last note, from Randy in Ohio
Dialogue: 0,0:05:35.45,0:05:37.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the United States,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:37.11,0:05:39.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Thank you for blessing us
Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.39,0:05:42.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through the weekly Bible study.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:42.01,0:05:44.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's been a tough year for me.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.04,0:05:45.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was rushed to the hospital
Dialogue: 0,0:05:45.76,0:05:47.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and later diagnosed
Dialogue: 0,0:05:47.91,0:05:51.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with dead bowel syndrome
Dialogue: 0,0:05:51.05,0:05:54.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and had emergency surgery.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:54.29,0:05:58.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I'm still experiencing the effects\Nof that surgery.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:58.52,0:06:00.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then in November I was
Dialogue: 0,0:06:00.63,0:06:02.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to have cataract surgery on my right eye
Dialogue: 0,0:06:02.86,0:06:06.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because of a retina detachment\Na year earlier.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:06.59,0:06:09.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was great; the next day\NI was able to see.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:09.95,0:06:12.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then in December it became necessary
Dialogue: 0,0:06:12.48,0:06:14.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to have surgery on the other eye,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:14.42,0:06:15.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and during that surgery
Dialogue: 0,0:06:15.80,0:06:18.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,something went terribly wrong.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:18.23,0:06:20.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Instead of a 10- or 15-minute surgery,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:20.86,0:06:23.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it took an hour and a half.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:23.50,0:06:25.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This surgery left me blind
Dialogue: 0,0:06:25.07,0:06:29.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in my left eye, hopefully temporarily.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:29.53,0:06:32.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So far, I've gained only 50 percent
Dialogue: 0,0:06:32.52,0:06:34.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of my vision in my left eye,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:34.71,0:06:37.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,haven't been able to drive\Nor go to church,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:37.54,0:06:38.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I've been able to watch
Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.85,0:06:40.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Hope Sabbath School."
Dialogue: 0,0:06:40.09,0:06:40.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen!
Dialogue: 0,0:06:40.96,0:06:42.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Well, I want to tell you,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:42.56,0:06:45.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those who wait on the Lord, I believe,\Nwill renew their strength.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.66,0:06:46.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we want to be praying
Dialogue: 0,0:06:46.89,0:06:48.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for continued healing for you, Randy.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.69,0:06:50.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's obviously a challenge, isn't it?
Dialogue: 0,0:06:50.83,0:06:51.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, you know, when we
Dialogue: 0,0:06:51.92,0:06:53.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,hide the Word in our hearts,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:53.27,0:06:55.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if we lose some sight,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:55.08,0:06:57.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we still have the Word within us.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.08,0:06:59.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that's why we sing Scripture songs
Dialogue: 0,0:06:59.95,0:07:02.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as theme songs for this series.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.11,0:07:05.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For this series on {\i1}"The Least of These,"{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.13,0:07:06.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we've got a beautiful text
Dialogue: 0,0:07:06.78,0:07:10.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from 2 Thessalonians 3, verses 5 and 16,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:10.27,0:07:13.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Now may the Lord direct your hearts
Dialogue: 0,0:07:13.32,0:07:14.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into the love of God."
Dialogue: 0,0:07:14.68,0:07:16.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's sing together.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:16.25,0:07:23.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ music ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:08:33.38,0:08:35.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Well, I'm excited
Dialogue: 0,0:08:35.19,0:08:36.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we study together today
Dialogue: 0,0:08:36.98,0:08:38.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can direct our hearts
Dialogue: 0,0:08:38.36,0:08:39.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into the love of God
Dialogue: 0,0:08:39.98,0:08:42.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to love mercy as He does.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:42.65,0:08:44.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Puia, why don't you lead us in prayer
Dialogue: 0,0:08:44.43,0:08:46.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as we begin our study?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:46.52,0:08:49.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Shall we pray?
Dialogue: 0,0:08:49.54,0:08:51.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Our dear, loving heavenly Father,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:51.97,0:08:55.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we come to You in the name of Jesus.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:55.34,0:08:58.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, we thank You for this opportunity
Dialogue: 0,0:08:58.55,0:09:00.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You have given to us today
Dialogue: 0,0:09:00.46,0:09:03.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to study Your Word once again.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:03.05,0:09:05.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, we pray that You will be with us,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:05.67,0:09:07.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You speak to us
Dialogue: 0,0:09:07.13,0:09:09.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through the Holy Spirit.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:09.51,0:09:10.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, I pray, not only
Dialogue: 0,0:09:10.87,0:09:14.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the Hope Sabbath School team members
Dialogue: 0,0:09:14.41,0:09:15.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,here in the studio,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:15.89,0:09:18.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I pray also for all
Dialogue: 0,0:09:18.54,0:09:21.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Hope Sabbath School members\Naround the world,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:21.44,0:09:23.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,whenever it is that they're
Dialogue: 0,0:09:23.10,0:09:24.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,watching this episode,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:24.44,0:09:27.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or wherever it is that they're\Nwatching this from.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:27.45,0:09:29.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Lord, I pray that You will be
Dialogue: 0,0:09:29.16,0:09:30.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with them as well.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:30.66,0:09:32.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We thank You for Your love, and we
Dialogue: 0,0:09:32.85,0:09:35.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:35.38,0:09:36.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek, Team) Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:36.79,0:09:38.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) All right, we are
Dialogue: 0,0:09:38.04,0:09:40.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on a series of studies on the topic
Dialogue: 0,0:09:40.22,0:09:42.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of {\i1}Ministering to Those in Need,{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:09:42.84,0:09:43.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,{\i1}"The Least of These,"{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:09:43.95,0:09:45.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,according to the teachings of Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:09:45.66,0:09:48.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and today we are on lesson number 12.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:48.29,0:09:53.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the title of our study\Nis {\i1}To Love Mercy.{\i0}
Dialogue: 0,0:09:53.50,0:09:54.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I want to start our study
Dialogue: 0,0:09:54.89,0:09:58.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by reading Micah, chapter 6, verse 8.
Dialogue: 0,0:09:58.91,0:10:01.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Jonathan, can you please read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:10:01.13,0:10:03.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Micah, chapter 6, verse 8,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:03.32,0:10:05.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and here we will find
Dialogue: 0,0:10:05.93,0:10:09.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the call of God for mankind, all right?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:09.58,0:10:11.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In this verse, we will be able to see
Dialogue: 0,0:10:11.42,0:10:15.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what God requires of us as mankind.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:15.41,0:10:18.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) Micah 6, verse 8,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:18.66,0:10:20.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,all right, I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:10:20.10,0:10:23.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New Living Translation:
Dialogue: 0,0:10:40.54,0:10:42.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. So here in this verse,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:42.75,0:10:46.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what is God requiring of us as mankind,
Dialogue: 0,0:10:46.36,0:10:49.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or people, in your version?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:49.22,0:10:50.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anything that stands...
Dialogue: 0,0:10:50.33,0:10:51.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) To do justly.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:51.54,0:10:52.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) To do justly.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:52.55,0:10:54.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Evelyn) Walk humbly with God.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:54.28,0:10:56.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Walk humbly with Him, and...?
Dialogue: 0,0:10:56.01,0:10:56.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Love mercy.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:56.90,0:10:59.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Love mercy, which is the title\Nof our study today.
Dialogue: 0,0:10:59.62,0:11:02.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is what God is asking of mankind,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:02.75,0:11:04.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,every one of us, all right?
Dialogue: 0,0:11:04.98,0:11:07.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, as we have seen in our study,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:07.90,0:11:10.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in this series of studies,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:10.16,0:11:12.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we have seen time and time again,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:12.22,0:11:13.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the Bible is filled
Dialogue: 0,0:11:13.78,0:11:16.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with descriptions of God's concern
Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.24,0:11:19.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the poor and the oppressed people.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:19.92,0:11:22.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And also the call is for His people
Dialogue: 0,0:11:22.25,0:11:24.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to stand for those people.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:24.18,0:11:25.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) That's right.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:25.43,0:11:27.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yet, despite all this attention,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:27.64,0:11:29.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is not enough; we still live
Dialogue: 0,0:11:29.86,0:11:31.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a sinful world, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:11:31.99,0:11:34.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We still see sins and evils around us,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:34.98,0:11:37.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and those are most often portrayed -
Dialogue: 0,0:11:37.64,0:11:39.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can see them through poverty,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:39.99,0:11:46.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,difficulties, hardship, sickness, pain,\Nand so many more.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:46.26,0:11:49.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And today we will study what it means
Dialogue: 0,0:11:49.21,0:11:51.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to have mercy, to love mercy,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:51.22,0:11:54.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,amidst these troubles in the time\Nthat we live in.
Dialogue: 0,0:11:54.93,0:11:56.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So let's continue our study
Dialogue: 0,0:11:56.84,0:11:59.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by reading Matthew, chapter 6,
Dialogue: 0,0:11:59.02,0:12:01.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,verses 25 through 33.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:01.21,0:12:03.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Adison, if you can read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:12:03.90,0:12:05.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Matthew, chapter 6,
Dialogue: 0,0:12:05.82,0:12:08.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,starting from verse 25
Dialogue: 0,0:12:08.61,0:12:11.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,down through verse 33.
Dialogue: 0,0:12:11.25,0:12:12.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Adison) For sure, and I'm reading
Dialogue: 0,0:12:12.90,0:12:15.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the King James Version:
Dialogue: 0,0:13:41.10,0:13:43.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. So, what is Jesus
Dialogue: 0,0:13:43.54,0:13:44.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,telling us here in this verse
Dialogue: 0,0:13:44.94,0:13:47.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we just read, anything?
Dialogue: 0,0:13:47.25,0:13:49.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Patricia) He doesn't want us to worry.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:49.12,0:13:50.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I notice that the word "worry"
Dialogue: 0,0:13:50.58,0:13:53.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or "worrying" is here at least four times.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:53.30,0:13:54.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's saying, instead of worrying,
Dialogue: 0,0:13:54.88,0:13:56.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we should just have faith
Dialogue: 0,0:13:56.12,0:13:58.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He will provide for us what we need.
Dialogue: 0,0:13:58.10,0:14:01.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So we can find assurance that God
Dialogue: 0,0:14:01.08,0:14:04.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is going to take care\Nof us, right? Evelyn?
Dialogue: 0,0:14:04.08,0:14:05.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Evelyn) I think what the Lord
Dialogue: 0,0:14:05.53,0:14:07.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is trying to tell us is that many times
Dialogue: 0,0:14:07.46,0:14:10.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we prioritize the material things\Nin our lives,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:10.58,0:14:12.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,our treasures or how we're
Dialogue: 0,0:14:12.20,0:14:13.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,going to prosper in life.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:13.83,0:14:15.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And God is telling us,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:15.10,0:14:16.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"You don't need to worry about that
Dialogue: 0,0:14:16.79,0:14:17.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you seek Me first,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:17.84,0:14:19.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I will provide for you,"
Dialogue: 0,0:14:19.59,0:14:21.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that, "I should be your priority."
Dialogue: 0,0:14:21.77,0:14:23.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's what the Lord is telling us.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:23.76,0:14:26.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So how should this assurance
Dialogue: 0,0:14:26.36,0:14:28.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we have in God
Dialogue: 0,0:14:28.51,0:14:31.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,change our priorities in life?
Dialogue: 0,0:14:31.59,0:14:33.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What should we prioritize first,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:33.50,0:14:34.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as you said? Yes, Treva.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:34.84,0:14:36.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Treva) Our focus should really be
Dialogue: 0,0:14:36.49,0:14:38.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on those who are in need
Dialogue: 0,0:14:38.38,0:14:40.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we know we have a Master,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:40.98,0:14:43.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He's going to take care of us.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:43.14,0:14:45.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, if we have our focus on others,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:45.99,0:14:47.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we won't be concerned about,
Dialogue: 0,0:14:47.69,0:14:49.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"What am I going to wear?"
Dialogue: 0,0:14:49.02,0:14:50.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"How am I going to eat?"
Dialogue: 0,0:14:50.20,0:14:51.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"How am I going to pay my bills?"
Dialogue: 0,0:14:51.92,0:14:53.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because our focus is on helping others.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:53.90,0:14:55.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We put on focus on that, God will bless.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:55.84,0:14:57.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Yes, Travis.
Dialogue: 0,0:14:57.50,0:14:59.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) I think, too, in the context
Dialogue: 0,0:14:59.28,0:15:00.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of what we're studying
Dialogue: 0,0:15:00.36,0:15:02.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is that it's easy in life today to say,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:02.83,0:15:04.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Well, I would go do that,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:04.30,0:15:05.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I need this job,"
Dialogue: 0,0:15:05.81,0:15:09.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or, "I would go do this, but I need to..."
Dialogue: 0,0:15:09.02,0:15:11.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And God is saying, "I'll take care\Nof your needs."
Dialogue: 0,0:15:11.95,0:15:14.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, "Go ahead and do these things."
Dialogue: 0,0:15:14.42,0:15:16.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We often use our jobs
Dialogue: 0,0:15:16.16,0:15:19.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the necessities we need in life
Dialogue: 0,0:15:19.01,0:15:21.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as an excuse not to go and help the poor
Dialogue: 0,0:15:21.43,0:15:23.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or to do that kind of thing.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:23.81,0:15:25.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So the next question is,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:25.99,0:15:29.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then why is showing mercy to those in need
Dialogue: 0,0:15:29.56,0:15:32.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,important for followers of Jesus?
Dialogue: 0,0:15:32.02,0:15:34.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But before we answer that, I want us
Dialogue: 0,0:15:34.22,0:15:37.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to go to Luke, chapter 6, verse 36.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:37.65,0:15:40.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, Pedro, if you can read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:15:40.25,0:15:42.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Luke, chapter 6, verse 36.
Dialogue: 0,0:15:42.25,0:15:44.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, after reading this verse,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:44.79,0:15:46.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we will answer the question,
Dialogue: 0,0:15:46.45,0:15:48.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,why is showing mercy to those in need
Dialogue: 0,0:15:48.78,0:15:52.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,important for followers of Christ?
Dialogue: 0,0:15:54.14,0:15:55.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:15:55.27,0:15:58.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version,\NLuke 6:36:
Dialogue: 0,0:16:04.71,0:16:06.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) All right, so what should be
Dialogue: 0,0:16:06.41,0:16:08.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the reason why this is important,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:08.30,0:16:10.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,showing mercy to those in need?\NYes, Jonathan?
Dialogue: 0,0:16:10.46,0:16:12.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) To reflect the beauty
Dialogue: 0,0:16:12.00,0:16:13.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of who Christ is and how He
Dialogue: 0,0:16:13.67,0:16:18.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,reflects God's compassion and mercy.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:18.47,0:16:19.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, Travis?
Dialogue: 0,0:16:19.40,0:16:21.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) We can't pay God back
Dialogue: 0,0:16:21.69,0:16:23.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for anything He's done; we can't.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:23.99,0:16:25.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, the bill that He's paid for us,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:25.97,0:16:27.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's nothing we can do.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:27.82,0:16:30.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There is one thing we can do,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:30.28,0:16:32.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we can extend the same mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:16:32.26,0:16:35.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He's extended to us, to others.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:35.32,0:16:36.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That's the one thing
Dialogue: 0,0:16:36.40,0:16:39.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can do for God.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:39.60,0:16:41.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) I honestly believe, Puia,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:41.17,0:16:43.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that that brings joy to the heart of God.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:43.68,0:16:45.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's not like, "You ought to do that
Dialogue: 0,0:16:45.42,0:16:46.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I expect it."
Dialogue: 0,0:16:46.81,0:16:48.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think even as parents,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:48.35,0:16:50.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we see our children
Dialogue: 0,0:16:50.11,0:16:52.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,acting in a beautiful way,
Dialogue: 0,0:16:52.81,0:16:54.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we experience joy.
Dialogue: 0,0:16:54.46,0:16:56.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think it brings joy to the heart of God
Dialogue: 0,0:16:56.45,0:16:58.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when He sees His mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:16:58.53,0:17:01.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,extended through us.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:01.46,0:17:06.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So, can we say that, in life,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:06.15,0:17:10.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,food, clothes, money, they're important,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:10.67,0:17:13.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they're not the most important,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:13.55,0:17:15.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or they're not the priorities
Dialogue: 0,0:17:15.80,0:17:17.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we should have in life?
Dialogue: 0,0:17:17.15,0:17:18.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Can we say that?
Dialogue: 0,0:17:18.38,0:17:19.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek, Team) Sure. Yes.
Dialogue: 0,0:17:19.70,0:17:20.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) But that means
Dialogue: 0,0:17:20.79,0:17:23.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God called us to a higher standard
Dialogue: 0,0:17:23.05,0:17:24.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than that of the world,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:24.86,0:17:26.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that may bring us
Dialogue: 0,0:17:26.94,0:17:28.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into situations sometimes
Dialogue: 0,0:17:28.62,0:17:30.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where our relationship
Dialogue: 0,0:17:30.60,0:17:33.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with those in power,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:33.68,0:17:35.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that may change our relationship
Dialogue: 0,0:17:35.23,0:17:38.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with those people who are oppressing\Nother people, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:17:38.40,0:17:40.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, how should we respond\Nas Christians,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:40.77,0:17:42.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we are in situations
Dialogue: 0,0:17:42.24,0:17:44.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where our convictions
Dialogue: 0,0:17:44.46,0:17:45.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the Word of God
Dialogue: 0,0:17:45.52,0:17:48.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,may not be in line with the policies
Dialogue: 0,0:17:48.32,0:17:53.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the government or people in power?
Dialogue: 0,0:17:53.04,0:17:56.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let us read Acts, chapter 5, verse 29,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:56.11,0:17:57.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to give us an idea
Dialogue: 0,0:17:57.59,0:17:59.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of how the people of God,
Dialogue: 0,0:17:59.71,0:18:01.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or at least the disciples of Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:01.48,0:18:04.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,dealt with situations like that\Nin the past.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:04.70,0:18:06.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,After reading this, we will
Dialogue: 0,0:18:06.36,0:18:08.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,answer that question again.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:08.28,0:18:10.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, Treva, if you can read for us,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:10.93,0:18:15.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Acts, chapter 5, verse 29.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:15.34,0:18:17.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Treva) Acts, chapter 5, verse 29,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:17.60,0:18:21.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I'll be reading from the New\NKing James translation:
Dialogue: 0,0:18:30.51,0:18:34.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Before talking about that verse,
Dialogue: 0,0:18:34.71,0:18:36.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,should we obey the government?
Dialogue: 0,0:18:36.82,0:18:39.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First let's answer that question.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:39.34,0:18:42.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is government important\Nin our lives? Yes.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:42.59,0:18:44.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) There are other Bible texts
Dialogue: 0,0:18:44.28,0:18:45.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that tell us we should, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:18:45.71,0:18:48.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) And Jesus did; He's our example.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:48.75,0:18:51.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Evelyn) Give to Caesar\Nwhat belongs to Caesar.
Dialogue: 0,0:18:51.07,0:18:53.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. So then the next question is:
Dialogue: 0,0:18:53.16,0:18:55.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What if the policies of the government
Dialogue: 0,0:18:55.77,0:18:56.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or people in power
Dialogue: 0,0:18:56.94,0:18:58.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,come in conflict with the teachings
Dialogue: 0,0:18:58.67,0:19:00.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of God? Yes, Adison.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:00.30,0:19:02.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Adison) I think of the example of Daniel.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:02.38,0:19:03.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, he had one
Dialogue: 0,0:19:03.37,0:19:05.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the highest positions in Babylon,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:05.96,0:19:08.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he did the very best job
Dialogue: 0,0:19:08.76,0:19:11.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he could possibly do.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:11.09,0:19:12.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The only time when he
Dialogue: 0,0:19:12.48,0:19:14.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,would go against the decrees
Dialogue: 0,0:19:14.90,0:19:16.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or the laws of the land,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:16.05,0:19:18.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if it was going to conflict
Dialogue: 0,0:19:18.73,0:19:22.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with being obedient to the Law of God
Dialogue: 0,0:19:22.37,0:19:24.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and following his conscience.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:24.42,0:19:25.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And he was even willing
Dialogue: 0,0:19:25.77,0:19:27.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to go to the den of the lions
Dialogue: 0,0:19:27.20,0:19:28.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because he chose rather
Dialogue: 0,0:19:28.80,0:19:30.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to obey God rather than man.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:30.82,0:19:32.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Stephanie, yes.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:32.72,0:19:35.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) When I think about Daniel,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:35.12,0:19:38.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I think about how Jesus responded,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:38.50,0:19:40.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it wasn't defiantly;
Dialogue: 0,0:19:40.94,0:19:42.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it was with a humble spirit.
Dialogue: 0,0:19:42.79,0:19:44.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I think we need to keep that in mind,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:44.81,0:19:47.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that, even though there
Dialogue: 0,0:19:47.18,0:19:48.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,might be a conflict,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:48.88,0:19:50.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when we deal with that conflict,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:50.44,0:19:53.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we humbly follow God,
Dialogue: 0,0:19:53.17,0:19:59.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we don't go to the lower plane
Dialogue: 0,0:19:59.05,0:20:03.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and be mean and rough\Nwithout the Spirit.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:03.95,0:20:05.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) We may also have the choice,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:05.68,0:20:07.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,unlike some prisoners of war
Dialogue: 0,0:20:07.04,0:20:08.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who didn't have the choice to leave.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:08.79,0:20:10.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We may have the choice to say,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:10.23,0:20:11.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I think I'm going to emigrate
Dialogue: 0,0:20:11.75,0:20:13.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to another country,"
Dialogue: 0,0:20:13.26,0:20:15.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I'm thinking of friends
Dialogue: 0,0:20:15.05,0:20:16.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who, at certain times,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:16.14,0:20:17.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,lived in parts of Europe,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:17.68,0:20:20.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where there was no religious freedom,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:20.16,0:20:23.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they chose to move\Nto another country
Dialogue: 0,0:20:23.23,0:20:25.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where there was religious freedom
Dialogue: 0,0:20:25.08,0:20:26.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because they wanted their children
Dialogue: 0,0:20:26.74,0:20:29.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be able to study the Bible\Nand to honor God.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:29.64,0:20:32.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I don't think we always have
Dialogue: 0,0:20:32.00,0:20:35.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to get into, like, a fierce conflict.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:35.92,0:20:37.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We may say, "That's the way
Dialogue: 0,0:20:37.83,0:20:40.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they're choosing to be here,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:40.23,0:20:41.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but that's not the way
Dialogue: 0,0:20:41.29,0:20:42.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've chosen to live."
Dialogue: 0,0:20:42.36,0:20:44.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Daniel, especially in his young life,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:44.44,0:20:45.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,didn't have that choice;
Dialogue: 0,0:20:45.70,0:20:47.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he was a prisoner of war.
Dialogue: 0,0:20:47.46,0:20:49.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But we may choose, "It would be better
Dialogue: 0,0:20:49.66,0:20:51.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to live in this setting
Dialogue: 0,0:20:51.22,0:20:53.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than to stay there."
Dialogue: 0,0:20:53.14,0:20:56.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, looking at Daniel\Nthat you mentioned,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:56.18,0:20:57.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,looking at his story,
Dialogue: 0,0:20:57.18,0:20:58.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he stood up for people, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:20:58.86,0:21:01.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Isn't that what God calls us to,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:01.23,0:21:02.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,standing up for people,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:02.71,0:21:05.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if the policies or the rules
Dialogue: 0,0:21:05.73,0:21:07.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the government or people in power
Dialogue: 0,0:21:07.62,0:21:11.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have put in place are to oppress\Nother people? Yes, Travis.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:11.77,0:21:13.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) I like what everyone is saying
Dialogue: 0,0:21:13.75,0:21:16.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because this brings something to my mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:16.31,0:21:18.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When we're faced with this kind of thing,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:18.36,0:21:19.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can go out and protest
Dialogue: 0,0:21:19.66,0:21:21.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and make all kinds of...
Dialogue: 0,0:21:21.19,0:21:23.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But, you know, Daniel prayed,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:23.36,0:21:27.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so maybe we should "pray-test"\Ninstead of protest.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:27.98,0:21:29.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Instead of making a big deal,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:29.80,0:21:32.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we can go to God with this,\Nwith the problem.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:32.46,0:21:33.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, Pedro.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:33.50,0:21:34.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) This is also, I think,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:34.96,0:21:37.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a time of witnessing,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:37.02,0:21:39.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we're witnessing with a humble heart.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:39.25,0:21:40.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, we're not trying
Dialogue: 0,0:21:40.51,0:21:42.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to impose what we believe.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:42.35,0:21:43.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're trying to share
Dialogue: 0,0:21:43.71,0:21:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the light of Christ,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:45.24,0:21:48.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we do that humbly.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:48.41,0:21:49.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Jonathan?
Dialogue: 0,0:21:49.92,0:21:51.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I'm thinking,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:51.07,0:21:53.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's kind of how the Kingdom of God is,
Dialogue: 0,0:21:53.05,0:21:54.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,dances in a totally different way
Dialogue: 0,0:21:54.72,0:21:56.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than the kingdoms of this world.
Dialogue: 0,0:21:56.28,0:21:58.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Rather than by force, it's by appealing
Dialogue: 0,0:21:58.23,0:21:59.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to these leaders' hearts
Dialogue: 0,0:21:59.50,0:22:01.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and demonstrating a way of peace.
Dialogue: 0,0:22:01.52,0:22:03.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We're working for them, but we're
Dialogue: 0,0:22:03.12,0:22:05.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,also standing up for truth\Nand for the poor.
Dialogue: 0,0:22:05.52,0:22:07.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it's, yeah, "Seek ye first
Dialogue: 0,0:22:07.45,0:22:08.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Kingdom of God,"
Dialogue: 0,0:22:08.87,0:22:11.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,goes about life in a different way\Nand appeals to people.
Dialogue: 0,0:22:11.95,0:22:14.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Can anyone share
Dialogue: 0,0:22:14.44,0:22:16.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,an experience or a time
Dialogue: 0,0:22:16.46,0:22:19.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when God gave you the courage
Dialogue: 0,0:22:19.48,0:22:22.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or the power to honor Him
Dialogue: 0,0:22:22.21,0:22:26.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a potentially compromising situation?\NTreva?
Dialogue: 0,0:22:26.72,0:22:28.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Treva) As a teacher,
Dialogue: 0,0:22:28.64,0:22:31.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I am constantly faced with issues
Dialogue: 0,0:22:31.76,0:22:34.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of having to do things on the Sabbath.
Dialogue: 0,0:22:34.83,0:22:38.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And recently I just received
Dialogue: 0,0:22:38.90,0:22:40.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a special certification,
Dialogue: 0,0:22:40.62,0:22:42.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but at the time I didn't know
Dialogue: 0,0:22:42.26,0:22:44.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the training for that
Dialogue: 0,0:22:44.02,0:22:46.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,would take place over the Sabbath.
Dialogue: 0,0:22:46.35,0:22:53.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I got wise counsel and prayed to God,
Dialogue: 0,0:22:53.41,0:22:54.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"What should I do?
Dialogue: 0,0:22:54.32,0:22:55.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How should I handle this?"
Dialogue: 0,0:22:55.95,0:22:58.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And He did give me the courage\Nand the strength.
Dialogue: 0,0:22:58.48,0:23:01.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And someone said it's a witnessing tool
Dialogue: 0,0:23:01.63,0:23:05.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to share my faith and humble myself.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:05.55,0:23:07.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it all worked out
Dialogue: 0,0:23:07.64,0:23:10.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because she understood in the end
Dialogue: 0,0:23:10.67,0:23:12.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about faith and honoring that,
Dialogue: 0,0:23:12.66,0:23:15.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and accommodations were made for me.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:15.46,0:23:17.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, as we mentioned, it doesn't have
Dialogue: 0,0:23:17.19,0:23:19.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be a protest and be aggressive.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:19.68,0:23:20.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You can humble yourself
Dialogue: 0,0:23:20.90,0:23:22.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and share your faith
Dialogue: 0,0:23:22.06,0:23:23.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and witness at the same time.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:23.54,0:23:25.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And God will bless, and He gave me\Nthe courage
Dialogue: 0,0:23:25.69,0:23:27.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I was pretty nervous.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:27.16,0:23:28.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I thought I would have to pay back
Dialogue: 0,0:23:28.80,0:23:30.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the funding for that training,
Dialogue: 0,0:23:30.73,0:23:32.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but God blessed in the end.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:32.03,0:23:33.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek, Team) Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:33.22,0:23:34.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Beautiful.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:34.17,0:23:37.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Let us continue our study
Dialogue: 0,0:23:37.31,0:23:39.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by reading James, chapter 2,
Dialogue: 0,0:23:39.04,0:23:41.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,verses 15 and 16, and, Gary,
Dialogue: 0,0:23:41.77,0:23:44.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you can read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:23:44.49,0:23:47.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,James, chapter 2, verses 15 and 16.
Dialogue: 0,0:23:47.16,0:23:52.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we will answer the question then,
Dialogue: 0,0:23:52.02,0:23:55.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what are we called to do as Christians
Dialogue: 0,0:23:55.34,0:23:58.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in terms of helping those in need?
Dialogue: 0,0:23:58.50,0:23:59.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is knowing the facts
Dialogue: 0,0:23:59.73,0:24:00.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that people need help,
Dialogue: 0,0:24:00.80,0:24:03.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,enough or not? Gary.
Dialogue: 0,0:24:03.27,0:24:04.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gary) Okay, I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:24:04.67,0:24:09.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version,\NJames 2:15-16:
Dialogue: 0,0:24:30.48,0:24:34.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) What can we learn from this verse?\NYes, Gary.
Dialogue: 0,0:24:34.76,0:24:36.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gary) We have to put our actions
Dialogue: 0,0:24:36.38,0:24:39.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where our words are, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:24:39.14,0:24:41.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, if you see someone with a need,
Dialogue: 0,0:24:41.60,0:24:43.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you say, "Okay, this is
Dialogue: 0,0:24:43.08,0:24:44.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the way you should go,"
Dialogue: 0,0:24:44.93,0:24:47.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,well, do something about it.
Dialogue: 0,0:24:47.02,0:24:48.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Adison?
Dialogue: 0,0:24:48.46,0:24:49.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Adison) I was just going
Dialogue: 0,0:24:49.69,0:24:51.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to re-echo what he was saying.
Dialogue: 0,0:24:51.60,0:24:54.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,As Christians, we have a privilege
Dialogue: 0,0:24:54.54,0:24:57.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to translate those words into actions.
Dialogue: 0,0:24:57.98,0:24:59.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and those powerful words of Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:24:59.78,0:25:01.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that counsel He gives us
Dialogue: 0,0:25:01.23,0:25:04.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in His Holy Word, we can
Dialogue: 0,0:25:04.72,0:25:08.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,create actions out of those\Nand make a difference.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:08.16,0:25:09.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) I like what you said about that
Dialogue: 0,0:25:09.100,0:25:11.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by using the word "privilege."
Dialogue: 0,0:25:11.81,0:25:14.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is an opportunity, right? Yes, Travis.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:14.67,0:25:16.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) This verse just reminds me, like,
Dialogue: 0,0:25:16.75,0:25:18.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're a man who doesn't own a car,
Dialogue: 0,0:25:18.44,0:25:19.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you tell somebody,
Dialogue: 0,0:25:19.52,0:25:20.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Yeah, just take my car,"
Dialogue: 0,0:25:20.72,0:25:22.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but you just don't have one.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:22.13,0:25:23.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You're promising something
Dialogue: 0,0:25:23.43,0:25:25.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you don't have; it's, like, empty.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:25.96,0:25:29.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) All right, so let's get\Npractical now, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:25:29.27,0:25:30.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, what are the ways
Dialogue: 0,0:25:30.96,0:25:32.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can show mercy?
Dialogue: 0,0:25:32.98,0:25:34.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are the ways that we can
Dialogue: 0,0:25:34.40,0:25:36.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,put our words into action?
Dialogue: 0,0:25:36.31,0:25:37.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's answer that question
Dialogue: 0,0:25:37.79,0:25:39.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by first reading Leviticus.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:39.53,0:25:41.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's go to the Old Testament.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:41.27,0:25:42.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's look at some principles
Dialogue: 0,0:25:42.69,0:25:45.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God gave back in the Old Testament.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:45.68,0:25:50.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Leviticus, chapter 25, verses 35 to 37,
Dialogue: 0,0:25:50.90,0:25:54.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and, Nicole, if you can please read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:25:54.58,0:25:58.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Leviticus, chapter 25, verses 35 to 37.
Dialogue: 0,0:25:58.81,0:26:03.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we will look at the principles
Dialogue: 0,0:26:03.00,0:26:05.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God gave to His people
Dialogue: 0,0:26:05.01,0:26:06.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the Old Testament.
Dialogue: 0,0:26:06.85,0:26:10.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) Leviticus 25, verses\N35 through 37,
Dialogue: 0,0:26:10.12,0:26:12.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the New International Version says:
Dialogue: 0,0:26:41.76,0:26:45.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Wow. So, what stands out for you
Dialogue: 0,0:26:45.09,0:26:47.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from that verse? Yes, Pedro.
Dialogue: 0,0:26:47.35,0:26:48.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) There are two things
Dialogue: 0,0:26:48.75,0:26:50.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that stand out for me here.
Dialogue: 0,0:26:50.12,0:26:52.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,First of all, taking care of our brethren.
Dialogue: 0,0:26:52.16,0:26:53.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sometimes in a church environment,
Dialogue: 0,0:26:53.84,0:26:55.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we want to help others
Dialogue: 0,0:26:55.03,0:26:57.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,outside of the church, which is important,
Dialogue: 0,0:26:57.14,0:26:58.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we forgot to check
Dialogue: 0,0:26:58.36,0:27:00.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if our family members in our church
Dialogue: 0,0:27:00.10,0:27:01.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are being cared for.
Dialogue: 0,0:27:01.33,0:27:02.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And one of the things,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:02.41,0:27:03.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that's the principle
Dialogue: 0,0:27:03.61,0:27:05.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I always took from this here,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:05.50,0:27:07.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we should not take profit
Dialogue: 0,0:27:07.07,0:27:08.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,off of each other.
Dialogue: 0,0:27:08.44,0:27:11.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If we can help without expecting\Nanything in return,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:11.26,0:27:13.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,without trying to get something from them,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:13.85,0:27:15.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know, if somebody is struggling.
Dialogue: 0,0:27:15.81,0:27:17.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, Gladys?
Dialogue: 0,0:27:17.13,0:27:18.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gladys) Yes, what got my attention
Dialogue: 0,0:27:18.86,0:27:20.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,was where it says, treat them
Dialogue: 0,0:27:20.34,0:27:21.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as a foreigner or a stranger.
Dialogue: 0,0:27:21.79,0:27:22.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And in a previous lesson
Dialogue: 0,0:27:22.94,0:27:24.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we talked about how to treat
Dialogue: 0,0:27:24.43,0:27:25.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the stranger in our midst,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:25.72,0:27:28.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that if you have a vineyard or a field,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:28.32,0:27:30.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,leave out - don't pick up everything,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:30.82,0:27:34.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just leave something for the stranger,\Nand the foreigner.
Dialogue: 0,0:27:34.64,0:27:36.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So that is interesting that it's saying...
Dialogue: 0,0:27:36.68,0:27:39.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's thinking about the people that come,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:39.61,0:27:44.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are just part of our family,\Nlike Pedro said,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:44.49,0:27:46.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about in our own churches
Dialogue: 0,0:27:46.81,0:27:48.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that may be hungry,
Dialogue: 0,0:27:48.22,0:27:49.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we may not know.
Dialogue: 0,0:27:49.44,0:27:52.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, providing for the people\Nin-house as well.
Dialogue: 0,0:27:52.45,0:27:56.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen, amen. So, what principle
Dialogue: 0,0:27:56.33,0:27:59.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can we take from this verse
Dialogue: 0,0:27:59.42,0:28:03.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God gave to His people?
Dialogue: 0,0:28:03.24,0:28:05.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What would be one principle
Dialogue: 0,0:28:05.01,0:28:07.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can take away in terms of helping
Dialogue: 0,0:28:07.39,0:28:10.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,those in need? Yes, Jonathan?
Dialogue: 0,0:28:10.81,0:28:12.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) It reminds of the verse
Dialogue: 0,0:28:12.47,0:28:14.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where Christ says, "What good is it
Dialogue: 0,0:28:14.95,0:28:16.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you give to those
Dialogue: 0,0:28:16.34,0:28:18.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who give back to you?"
Dialogue: 0,0:28:18.02,0:28:20.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I mean, living this way changes you
Dialogue: 0,0:28:20.71,0:28:22.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from, "How do I calculate
Dialogue: 0,0:28:22.69,0:28:25.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in order to get something for myself," no.
Dialogue: 0,0:28:25.45,0:28:27.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is about being a blessing
Dialogue: 0,0:28:27.55,0:28:30.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to this person who has no relation to you
Dialogue: 0,0:28:30.44,0:28:32.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and may actually be hurting you\Nin some way,
Dialogue: 0,0:28:32.53,0:28:34.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but your goal is to think\Nabout their needs
Dialogue: 0,0:28:34.91,0:28:36.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to prioritize {\i1}them{\i0}.
Dialogue: 0,0:28:36.67,0:28:38.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, Derek.
Dialogue: 0,0:28:38.09,0:28:40.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) It's quite counter-cultural,
Dialogue: 0,0:28:40.28,0:28:42.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because, some people, if there is\Nshortage of food,
Dialogue: 0,0:28:42.68,0:28:43.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they put the price up
Dialogue: 0,0:28:43.73,0:28:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so they can make more money.
Dialogue: 0,0:28:45.24,0:28:48.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the Bible is saying, "Don't do that.
Dialogue: 0,0:28:48.76,0:28:50.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't take advantage of someone."
Dialogue: 0,0:28:50.80,0:28:52.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And what I was thinking of
Dialogue: 0,0:28:52.42,0:28:56.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,was the simple principle of Jesus,\Nto treat them
Dialogue: 0,0:28:56.58,0:28:58.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the way you would like to be treated.
Dialogue: 0,0:28:58.95,0:29:00.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if you say, "Well,
Dialogue: 0,0:29:00.04,0:29:01.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if I was in that situation,
Dialogue: 0,0:29:01.85,0:29:04.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I would appreciate some mercy,"
Dialogue: 0,0:29:04.57,0:29:06.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,then show mercy to them.
Dialogue: 0,0:29:06.44,0:29:09.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Nancy, can you read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:29:09.54,0:29:13.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,1 Timothy, chapter 6, verses 17 to 19?
Dialogue: 0,0:29:13.72,0:29:16.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's jump now to the New Testament.
Dialogue: 0,0:29:16.23,0:29:17.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have looked at the principles
Dialogue: 0,0:29:17.80,0:29:19.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the Old Testament.
Dialogue: 0,0:29:19.02,0:29:20.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's go now to the New Testament
Dialogue: 0,0:29:20.62,0:29:23.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and see what are the principles
Dialogue: 0,0:29:23.30,0:29:26.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God gave to us,
Dialogue: 0,0:29:26.02,0:29:34.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,1 Timothy, chapter 6, verses 17 to 19,\N17 to 19.
Dialogue: 0,0:29:34.41,0:29:35.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nancy) Okay, and I'm reading
Dialogue: 0,0:29:35.82,0:29:37.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version:
Dialogue: 0,0:30:06.96,0:30:09.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So, what does this verse
Dialogue: 0,0:30:09.19,0:30:11.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,tell us about generosity
Dialogue: 0,0:30:11.08,0:30:13.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,towards those in need? Anyone?
Dialogue: 0,0:30:13.91,0:30:15.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) Puia, when it was
Dialogue: 0,0:30:15.15,0:30:16.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,talking about storing up,
Dialogue: 0,0:30:16.39,0:30:18.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I thought of the exact opposite,
Dialogue: 0,0:30:18.04,0:30:20.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which is the fellow that kept building\Na bigger barn
Dialogue: 0,0:30:20.53,0:30:21.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and storing up for himself.
Dialogue: 0,0:30:21.85,0:30:24.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And here it's saying store up\Nby giving away.
Dialogue: 0,0:30:24.75,0:30:25.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Store up what?
Dialogue: 0,0:30:25.87,0:30:28.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Well, you're storing treasure in Heaven
Dialogue: 0,0:30:28.68,0:30:30.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where thieves can't break in and steal
Dialogue: 0,0:30:30.99,0:30:35.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and moth can't eat or rust corrupt, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:30:35.07,0:30:36.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But that's kind of strange
Dialogue: 0,0:30:36.42,0:30:39.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that, by giving to those in need,
Dialogue: 0,0:30:39.04,0:30:42.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're actually storing up treasure.
Dialogue: 0,0:30:42.96,0:30:46.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Yes, isn't it interesting,
Dialogue: 0,0:30:46.85,0:30:48.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like, as you have mentioned,
Dialogue: 0,0:30:48.28,0:30:51.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's counter-cultural, once again.
Dialogue: 0,0:30:51.45,0:30:52.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Both in the Old Testament
Dialogue: 0,0:30:52.95,0:30:54.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in the New Testament
Dialogue: 0,0:30:54.16,0:30:56.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we find principles in the Scripture
Dialogue: 0,0:30:56.10,0:31:01.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of God inviting us to reach out to people.
Dialogue: 0,0:31:01.03,0:31:03.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you are rich, share your blessings.
Dialogue: 0,0:31:03.86,0:31:06.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So here we can say for this section,
Dialogue: 0,0:31:06.40,0:31:09.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that one way, out of the many ways,
Dialogue: 0,0:31:09.29,0:31:12.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one way to show mercy to those in need,
Dialogue: 0,0:31:12.47,0:31:14.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to put our words into action,
Dialogue: 0,0:31:14.39,0:31:17.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is to be generous. Amen?
Dialogue: 0,0:31:17.93,0:31:19.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So the next question is:
Dialogue: 0,0:31:19.93,0:31:22.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What are some ways to be generous
Dialogue: 0,0:31:22.79,0:31:25.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,besides giving money or donating
Dialogue: 0,0:31:25.08,0:31:27.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to a certain cause? Gladys?
Dialogue: 0,0:31:27.06,0:31:28.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gladys) Our time, that's
Dialogue: 0,0:31:28.41,0:31:30.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the most precious thing that we have,
Dialogue: 0,0:31:30.70,0:31:32.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we only have 24 hours a day.
Dialogue: 0,0:31:32.58,0:31:35.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sometimes we say, "I'm too busy,"
Dialogue: 0,0:31:35.12,0:31:36.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know, "I cannot do it."
Dialogue: 0,0:31:36.67,0:31:39.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And like Travis said, sometimes
Dialogue: 0,0:31:39.02,0:31:40.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with our jobs, we say,
Dialogue: 0,0:31:40.62,0:31:42.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I'm too busy with my job,"
Dialogue: 0,0:31:42.38,0:31:46.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or, "I have ten kids," or "five kids\Nto take care of,"
Dialogue: 0,0:31:46.80,0:31:50.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we put helping others aside.
Dialogue: 0,0:31:50.53,0:31:52.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But giving our time, that is a way
Dialogue: 0,0:31:52.66,0:31:54.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can prioritize
Dialogue: 0,0:31:54.92,0:31:56.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,doing the work of God.
Dialogue: 0,0:31:56.47,0:31:59.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So, besides money, sharing time
Dialogue: 0,0:31:59.52,0:32:01.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is one way of being generous. Yes, Pedro?
Dialogue: 0,0:32:01.73,0:32:03.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) Sharing your skills also.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:03.52,0:32:05.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have many talents.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:05.10,0:32:08.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,At my church, I like to help people
Dialogue: 0,0:32:08.60,0:32:11.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with things I do; I like to fix cars;
Dialogue: 0,0:32:11.77,0:32:13.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I like to do handy-work at homes.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:13.69,0:32:15.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I make myself available
Dialogue: 0,0:32:15.24,0:32:16.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to do those things
Dialogue: 0,0:32:16.17,0:32:17.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because sometimes people
Dialogue: 0,0:32:17.33,0:32:18.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,don't know how to do it.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:18.48,0:32:19.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They don't have the money
Dialogue: 0,0:32:19.69,0:32:20.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be able to fix things
Dialogue: 0,0:32:20.86,0:32:22.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are very expensive,
Dialogue: 0,0:32:22.05,0:32:25.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which, for people who are skilled,\Nhave no cost.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:25.16,0:32:27.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So, skills. Yes, Travis.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:27.39,0:32:28.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) I think prayer.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:28.99,0:32:29.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Prayer.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:29.87,0:32:31.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) You know, prayer is a huge tool.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:31.89,0:32:33.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And, as a matter of fact,
Dialogue: 0,0:32:33.10,0:32:34.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I don't remember where the verse is,
Dialogue: 0,0:32:34.84,0:32:36.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I remember it saying in a verse
Dialogue: 0,0:32:36.63,0:32:37.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that not to intercede
Dialogue: 0,0:32:37.68,0:32:40.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for somebody in prayer is a sin.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:40.53,0:32:42.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like, God says, "You need
Dialogue: 0,0:32:42.14,0:32:43.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to pray for them,"
Dialogue: 0,0:32:43.24,0:32:45.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We need to pray for people,
Dialogue: 0,0:32:45.34,0:32:47.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I think prayer is a huge thing.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:47.71,0:32:50.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Prayer. Yes, Treva.
Dialogue: 0,0:32:50.10,0:32:53.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Treva) Education is very valuable
Dialogue: 0,0:32:53.12,0:32:54.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in terms of, how can you
Dialogue: 0,0:32:54.98,0:32:56.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,possibly help any community
Dialogue: 0,0:32:56.96,0:32:59.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,unless you know about that community?
Dialogue: 0,0:32:59.18,0:33:00.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One of the first things
Dialogue: 0,0:33:00.36,0:33:01.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we did in my church,
Dialogue: 0,0:33:01.60,0:33:03.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because we wanted to do more
Dialogue: 0,0:33:03.14,0:33:05.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in our little/small community,
Dialogue: 0,0:33:05.22,0:33:06.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is I went to the city
Dialogue: 0,0:33:06.34,0:33:07.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and got a needs assessment.
Dialogue: 0,0:33:07.94,0:33:09.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And in that needs assessment,
Dialogue: 0,0:33:09.46,0:33:11.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,oh, the information was so valuable
Dialogue: 0,0:33:11.74,0:33:13.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because then we can pinpoint
Dialogue: 0,0:33:13.61,0:33:15.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what exactly the people need
Dialogue: 0,0:33:15.41,0:33:16.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and what agencies we can
Dialogue: 0,0:33:16.79,0:33:19.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,work with to help them.
Dialogue: 0,0:33:19.29,0:33:23.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, education about your community\Nis priceless.
Dialogue: 0,0:33:23.49,0:33:26.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. So, that is an example
Dialogue: 0,0:33:26.28,0:33:28.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of how God impressed you
Dialogue: 0,0:33:28.42,0:33:31.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to reach out to others and show mercy.
Dialogue: 0,0:33:31.19,0:33:32.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Can anyone share an experience
Dialogue: 0,0:33:32.73,0:33:34.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when someone came to you
Dialogue: 0,0:33:34.78,0:33:37.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and someone showed you mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:33:37.65,0:33:40.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or through a generous spirit?
Dialogue: 0,0:33:40.74,0:33:42.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It could be time or money,
Dialogue: 0,0:33:42.31,0:33:45.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,any experience where you felt blessed
Dialogue: 0,0:33:45.04,0:33:48.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by someone else? Yes, Travis.
Dialogue: 0,0:33:48.76,0:33:50.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) When I was
Dialogue: 0,0:33:50.19,0:33:53.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just starting business, 20 years old,
Dialogue: 0,0:33:53.04,0:33:54.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I had a truck break down,
Dialogue: 0,0:33:54.36,0:33:57.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I was building my first house.
Dialogue: 0,0:33:57.08,0:33:59.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And he was such a nice man.
Dialogue: 0,0:33:59.91,0:34:01.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He knew my truck broke down,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:01.67,0:34:04.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he took me down to the auto lot,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:04.09,0:34:06.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he bought me a truck.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:06.98,0:34:08.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I had to pay for it,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:08.21,0:34:09.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it would come out of the house.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:09.94,0:34:11.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I felt embarrassed
Dialogue: 0,0:34:11.07,0:34:12.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because I'm building his house,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:12.97,0:34:14.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but I built him a home.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:14.15,0:34:16.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,His name was Rick, and he's\Npassed away now,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:16.23,0:34:18.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I never got to go back and thank him,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:18.18,0:34:19.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but for years I thought
Dialogue: 0,0:34:19.30,0:34:21.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about how generous he was
Dialogue: 0,0:34:21.36,0:34:23.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to do that for me.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:23.18,0:34:24.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was my first home,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:24.80,0:34:26.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it launched my career
Dialogue: 0,0:34:26.57,0:34:27.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as a home builder,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:27.70,0:34:29.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it was just an amazing thing.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:29.30,0:34:31.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I still remember to this day.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:31.57,0:34:34.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) That reminds me of a saying
Dialogue: 0,0:34:34.19,0:34:38.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that goes, "No man is an island," right?
Dialogue: 0,0:34:38.15,0:34:41.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We all need help; we can't survive alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:41.38,0:34:45.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We are created to be people of community.
Dialogue: 0,0:34:45.23,0:34:47.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We function best as human beings,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:47.42,0:34:49.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as mankind, when we work together
Dialogue: 0,0:34:49.17,0:34:50.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and help together, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:34:50.99,0:34:52.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So let's conclude this part of our study
Dialogue: 0,0:34:52.88,0:34:55.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by saying that one major way
Dialogue: 0,0:34:55.57,0:34:57.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can show mercy,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:57.76,0:34:59.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can put our words into action,
Dialogue: 0,0:34:59.99,0:35:01.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is by being generous.
Dialogue: 0,0:35:01.38,0:35:03.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It could be through money
Dialogue: 0,0:35:03.51,0:35:06.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or through time, through skills,
Dialogue: 0,0:35:06.19,0:35:10.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through prayer, through education.
Dialogue: 0,0:35:10.19,0:35:12.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But let's take it to the next level
Dialogue: 0,0:35:12.18,0:35:14.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and find another way how we can
Dialogue: 0,0:35:14.95,0:35:17.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,put these words into practice.
Dialogue: 0,0:35:17.37,0:35:20.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's read Matthew, chapter 5, verse 9,
Dialogue: 0,0:35:20.100,0:35:24.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we will find another way
Dialogue: 0,0:35:24.29,0:35:28.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of how we can show mercy to others.
Dialogue: 0,0:35:28.18,0:35:30.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Stephanie, can you read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:35:30.53,0:35:32.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Matthew, chapter 5, verse 9?
Dialogue: 0,0:35:32.81,0:35:34.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) Sure, and I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:35:34.61,0:35:36.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the King James Version:
Dialogue: 0,0:35:41.90,0:35:44.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Before we unpack that,
Dialogue: 0,0:35:44.37,0:35:45.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's continue reading,
Dialogue: 0,0:35:45.91,0:35:48.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Isaiah, chapter 52, verse 7.
Dialogue: 0,0:35:48.93,0:35:50.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's go back to the Old Testament,
Dialogue: 0,0:35:50.64,0:35:52.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and after reading this,
Dialogue: 0,0:35:52.07,0:35:55.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we will unpack those two verses.
Dialogue: 0,0:35:55.61,0:35:57.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gary, can you kindly read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:35:57.98,0:36:00.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Isaiah, chapter 52, verse 7?
Dialogue: 0,0:36:00.40,0:36:02.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gary) Okay, and I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:36:02.06,0:36:03.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James Version:
Dialogue: 0,0:36:22.46,0:36:25.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So let's unpack those two verses.
Dialogue: 0,0:36:25.11,0:36:27.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What word stood out for you
Dialogue: 0,0:36:27.16,0:36:31.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in terms of showing mercy to others?\NYes, Jonathan?
Dialogue: 0,0:36:31.54,0:36:32.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) I just think
Dialogue: 0,0:36:32.69,0:36:33.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about how, in our world,
Dialogue: 0,0:36:33.89,0:36:35.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is so much contention
Dialogue: 0,0:36:35.54,0:36:38.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,over different issues in various areas
Dialogue: 0,0:36:38.44,0:36:39.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where people just aren't able
Dialogue: 0,0:36:39.84,0:36:40.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to listen to each other
Dialogue: 0,0:36:40.94,0:36:43.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or are more prone to look at and can
Dialogue: 0,0:36:43.53,0:36:45.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,point out the problems of other people.
Dialogue: 0,0:36:45.42,0:36:47.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I take this as a calling,
Dialogue: 0,0:36:47.32,0:36:50.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to say, as followers of Christ,
Dialogue: 0,0:36:50.31,0:36:53.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's our responsibility to reach out
Dialogue: 0,0:36:53.06,0:36:56.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to try to be the voice\Nof the other side
Dialogue: 0,0:36:56.86,0:37:00.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or to listen and seek to understand
Dialogue: 0,0:37:00.13,0:37:05.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to build bridges of trust,
Dialogue: 0,0:37:05.22,0:37:06.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that you can say, "Okay, there's
Dialogue: 0,0:37:06.91,0:37:08.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,something good about this other person.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:08.77,0:37:10.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They're coming from their own context."
Dialogue: 0,0:37:10.74,0:37:15.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. From those two verses,
Dialogue: 0,0:37:15.62,0:37:18.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,one word that summarizes\Nwhat you just said?
Dialogue: 0,0:37:18.57,0:37:19.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Peace.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:19.85,0:37:22.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Peace, right? Peacemaking.\NYes, Stephanie.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:22.74,0:37:24.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) I guess what came to my mind
Dialogue: 0,0:37:24.68,0:37:26.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,was Romans 5, verse 1,
Dialogue: 0,0:37:26.39,0:37:29.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where it says, well, if we can\Ngo there and read that.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:29.90,0:37:31.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, you want to read that?
Dialogue: 0,0:37:31.56,0:37:33.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) Sure, Romans, chapter 5...
Dialogue: 0,0:37:33.39,0:37:35.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Just give us time to go there.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:35.18,0:37:37.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Romans, chapter 5, verse 1.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:37.56,0:37:39.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) And it also talks about peace.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:39.60,0:37:41.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Okay, making peace.
Dialogue: 0,0:37:41.48,0:37:43.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) Yes, and I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:37:43.49,0:37:45.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the King James Version:
Dialogue: 0,0:37:52.40,0:37:56.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I took the view that this peacemaking
Dialogue: 0,0:37:56.87,0:37:58.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is bringing people to Jesus
Dialogue: 0,0:37:58.79,0:38:00.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to have that connection
Dialogue: 0,0:38:00.41,0:38:02.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and find that peace with Him.
Dialogue: 0,0:38:02.44,0:38:05.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just like in Isaiah 52:7,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:05.61,0:38:08.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,publishing peace and sharing
Dialogue: 0,0:38:08.01,0:38:09.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the gospel with those.
Dialogue: 0,0:38:09.78,0:38:15.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Right. Wasn't the whole ministry\Nof Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:15.29,0:38:18.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the fact that He came to this earth,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:18.18,0:38:20.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to make peace, right,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:20.24,0:38:23.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to reconcile mankind with God?
Dialogue: 0,0:38:23.20,0:38:24.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, from these two verses,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:24.99,0:38:26.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I believe we can learn
Dialogue: 0,0:38:26.18,0:38:29.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that if we are children of God,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:29.24,0:38:31.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we are followers of Christ,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:31.44,0:38:34.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we are called to be peacemakers.\NYes, Derek.
Dialogue: 0,0:38:34.83,0:38:36.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) In the beatitude,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:36.02,0:38:37.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it just caught my attention, Puia,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:37.65,0:38:39.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you would think it would say,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:39.12,0:38:41.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Blessed is the one that the peacemaker
Dialogue: 0,0:38:41.48,0:38:44.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,helps to find peace," but it doesn't.
Dialogue: 0,0:38:44.65,0:38:47.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It says, "Blessed is the peacemaker."
Dialogue: 0,0:38:47.97,0:38:50.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, what that tells me, Puia,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:50.41,0:38:52.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is that when we join God
Dialogue: 0,0:38:52.80,0:38:55.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in what He's doing, we're blessed.
Dialogue: 0,0:38:55.72,0:38:56.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, I believe that,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:56.89,0:38:58.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's say there's contention,
Dialogue: 0,0:38:58.31,0:39:00.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you help people to find peace,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:00.34,0:39:02.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or someone is separated from God,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:02.44,0:39:04.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you help them find peace with God,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:04.34,0:39:06.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I believe they're blessed,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:06.30,0:39:10.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but this is saying {\i1}you're{\i0} blessed,\Nas the peacemaker,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:10.75,0:39:12.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you join the Prince of Peace
Dialogue: 0,0:39:12.100,0:39:14.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in what He's doing.
Dialogue: 0,0:39:14.32,0:39:16.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. So, in bringing
Dialogue: 0,0:39:16.77,0:39:19.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that back to the title of our study,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:19.59,0:39:21.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how does your ministry
Dialogue: 0,0:39:21.83,0:39:24.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to others as a peacemaker
Dialogue: 0,0:39:24.54,0:39:27.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,demonstrate your love for mercy?
Dialogue: 0,0:39:27.62,0:39:29.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,How do the words "mercy"
Dialogue: 0,0:39:29.69,0:39:33.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and "peacemaking" go together?\NYes, Nicole.
Dialogue: 0,0:39:33.60,0:39:36.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) If you look at the definition\Nof the word "mercy,"
Dialogue: 0,0:39:36.46,0:39:37.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's compassion and forgiveness
Dialogue: 0,0:39:37.94,0:39:40.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for someone that you could harm.
Dialogue: 0,0:39:40.16,0:39:41.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They're under your authority,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:41.60,0:39:43.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and you could actually harm them.
Dialogue: 0,0:39:43.28,0:39:44.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so, if you're bringing peace,
Dialogue: 0,0:39:44.92,0:39:46.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you're actually showing mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:39:46.63,0:39:49.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because you are taking away the ability
Dialogue: 0,0:39:49.07,0:39:50.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be able to harm them
Dialogue: 0,0:39:50.36,0:39:52.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and actually putting them in a place
Dialogue: 0,0:39:52.14,0:39:53.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where they can have life.
Dialogue: 0,0:39:53.35,0:39:56.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So that's how I think the two\Nkind of relate.
Dialogue: 0,0:39:56.19,0:39:58.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, so you can't
Dialogue: 0,0:39:58.55,0:40:00.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,separate the two, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:40:00.49,0:40:04.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Making peace and having mercy\Ngo hand-in-hand.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:04.30,0:40:05.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Can anyone share an experience
Dialogue: 0,0:40:05.85,0:40:08.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where God gave you the opportunity
Dialogue: 0,0:40:08.74,0:40:10.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be the peacemaker?
Dialogue: 0,0:40:10.64,0:40:12.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And any experience
Dialogue: 0,0:40:12.05,0:40:14.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you have had of making peace?
Dialogue: 0,0:40:14.92,0:40:17.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It could be between two of your friends,
Dialogue: 0,0:40:17.09,0:40:19.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or it could be between two countries
Dialogue: 0,0:40:19.19,0:40:22.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or two schools or two institutions.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:22.78,0:40:25.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Have you had any experience? Yes, Nancy.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:25.22,0:40:26.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nancy) With my children.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:26.46,0:40:30.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I have two sons, and I found
Dialogue: 0,0:40:30.47,0:40:32.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that what's helpful is to listen to them.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:32.58,0:40:33.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People want to be heard,
Dialogue: 0,0:40:33.99,0:40:35.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and when you hear their perspective,
Dialogue: 0,0:40:35.73,0:40:36.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you understand more
Dialogue: 0,0:40:36.69,0:40:37.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where they're coming from.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:37.96,0:40:39.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then they come to a place
Dialogue: 0,0:40:39.37,0:40:40.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where they can reconcile.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:40.82,0:40:42.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, so it starts
Dialogue: 0,0:40:42.14,0:40:43.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the family. Gladys?
Dialogue: 0,0:40:43.84,0:40:46.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gladys) Yes, recently in my school,
Dialogue: 0,0:40:46.19,0:40:47.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there was some situation
Dialogue: 0,0:40:47.51,0:40:51.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with a teacher and another teacher.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:51.50,0:40:53.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One teacher thought that the other teacher
Dialogue: 0,0:40:53.54,0:40:55.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,had said something about her,
Dialogue: 0,0:40:55.64,0:40:57.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and she was very defensive.
Dialogue: 0,0:40:57.76,0:40:59.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it was just like the Lord
Dialogue: 0,0:40:59.87,0:41:01.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just said, "Just ask."
Dialogue: 0,0:41:01.97,0:41:04.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I said, "Have you talked to her?"
Dialogue: 0,0:41:04.43,0:41:07.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It was just a simple, "Have you\Ntalked to her?
Dialogue: 0,0:41:07.02,0:41:09.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ask her exactly...," you know,
Dialogue: 0,0:41:09.10,0:41:10.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because sometimes people
Dialogue: 0,0:41:10.37,0:41:12.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just are afraid to go straight on
Dialogue: 0,0:41:12.26,0:41:15.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and say, "Hey, I heard this;\Nis this true?"
Dialogue: 0,0:41:15.58,0:41:17.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it was so simple, but at the same time
Dialogue: 0,0:41:17.74,0:41:19.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so profound to me, because the Lord
Dialogue: 0,0:41:19.40,0:41:21.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,was just, like, speaking to me as well.
Dialogue: 0,0:41:21.34,0:41:22.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When I have a situation,
Dialogue: 0,0:41:22.63,0:41:24.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do I go first to the person
Dialogue: 0,0:41:24.43,0:41:28.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and say, "Hey, can we work this out?"
Dialogue: 0,0:41:28.06,0:41:30.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So it was just an amazing experience,
Dialogue: 0,0:41:30.06,0:41:32.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not only for her and the other teacher,
Dialogue: 0,0:41:32.90,0:41:35.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it was also for me,
Dialogue: 0,0:41:35.03,0:41:37.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,being able to ask the question
Dialogue: 0,0:41:37.85,0:41:39.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and solve the situation.
Dialogue: 0,0:41:39.54,0:41:42.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. God puts us in situations
Dialogue: 0,0:41:42.92,0:41:44.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and places where we
Dialogue: 0,0:41:44.13,0:41:46.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can be peacemakers, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:41:46.48,0:41:50.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so we have looked at one way
Dialogue: 0,0:41:50.11,0:41:54.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of showing mercy or having mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:41:54.29,0:41:56.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by being generous, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:41:56.66,0:41:58.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the next that we just looked at
Dialogue: 0,0:41:58.91,0:42:00.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is by being peacemakers.
Dialogue: 0,0:42:00.78,0:42:02.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now let's go further into our lesson
Dialogue: 0,0:42:02.53,0:42:04.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and study another way
Dialogue: 0,0:42:04.10,0:42:07.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of having mercy or loving mercy.
Dialogue: 0,0:42:07.74,0:42:13.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let us read Psalm number 146 and verse 9,
Dialogue: 0,0:42:13.52,0:42:17.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and, Jonathan, can you
Dialogue: 0,0:42:17.22,0:42:22.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,please read for us Psalm 146, verse 9?
Dialogue: 0,0:42:22.03,0:42:23.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Jonathan) All right, I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:42:23.89,0:42:25.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New Living Translation:
Dialogue: 0,0:42:37.59,0:42:40.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) All right, before we unpack that,
Dialogue: 0,0:42:40.36,0:42:42.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let us read Isaiah, chapter 58,
Dialogue: 0,0:42:42.91,0:42:46.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,verses 6 and 7, and, Treva,
Dialogue: 0,0:42:46.21,0:42:47.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you can read for us
Dialogue: 0,0:42:47.84,0:42:51.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Isaiah 58, verses 6 and 7.
Dialogue: 0,0:42:51.27,0:42:56.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We will look at these two verses
Dialogue: 0,0:42:56.21,0:42:57.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and answer the question,
Dialogue: 0,0:42:57.36,0:42:59.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what other ways can we
Dialogue: 0,0:42:59.25,0:43:01.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,show mercy to others?
Dialogue: 0,0:43:01.45,0:43:03.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Isaiah 58, verses 6 and 7.
Dialogue: 0,0:43:03.68,0:43:05.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Treva) And I'll be reading
Dialogue: 0,0:43:05.00,0:43:07.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from the New King James translation,
Dialogue: 0,0:43:07.28,0:43:08.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,starting with verse 6:
Dialogue: 0,0:43:37.48,0:43:39.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So, looking at those two verses
Dialogue: 0,0:43:39.98,0:43:41.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we just read,
Dialogue: 0,0:43:41.58,0:43:44.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what stands out for you?
Dialogue: 0,0:43:44.27,0:43:46.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Travis, I see you smiling.
Dialogue: 0,0:43:46.12,0:43:47.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) I've studied
Dialogue: 0,0:43:47.31,0:43:48.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this whole chapter a lot,
Dialogue: 0,0:43:48.96,0:43:50.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and there are multiple meanings
Dialogue: 0,0:43:50.97,0:43:53.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in this thing for me...First...
Dialogue: 0,0:43:53.09,0:43:55.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) But in the context\Nof our study today.
Dialogue: 0,0:43:55.21,0:43:57.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Travis) In the context of our study today
Dialogue: 0,0:43:57.22,0:43:58.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is there are people in this world
Dialogue: 0,0:43:58.85,0:44:01.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who don't know Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:01.16,0:44:04.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and when it talks about, that we
Dialogue: 0,0:44:04.79,0:44:06.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,should clothe somebody,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:06.86,0:44:07.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,many are not clothed
Dialogue: 0,0:44:07.93,0:44:09.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the righteousness of Christ.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:09.82,0:44:11.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When people are hungry,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:11.31,0:44:13.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Jesus says, "I am the bread of life."
Dialogue: 0,0:44:13.24,0:44:15.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We need to bring them the bread of life.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:15.16,0:44:16.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's not just physical food,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:16.88,0:44:19.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we can bring them spiritual food.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:19.17,0:44:21.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And at the end, it says,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:21.43,0:44:23.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Don't hide yourself from your own flesh."
Dialogue: 0,0:44:23.77,0:44:26.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We, as Christians, need to be open;
Dialogue: 0,0:44:26.96,0:44:29.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're just sinners, just like\Neverybody else,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:29.70,0:44:31.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to hide yourself
Dialogue: 0,0:44:31.46,0:44:33.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from who you are to people,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:33.66,0:44:36.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's basically lying.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:36.65,0:44:38.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, thank you. Nicole.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:38.54,0:44:41.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) While I agree\Nwith what Travis said,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:41.16,0:44:43.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you have to also look at the people\Nwho have needs.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:43.57,0:44:45.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are people who are hungry;
Dialogue: 0,0:44:45.16,0:44:46.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there are people who need shelter.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:46.83,0:44:49.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And just as Jesus did, He met\Nthe physical needs
Dialogue: 0,0:44:49.09,0:44:51.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the individuals He came\Nin contact with,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:51.18,0:44:53.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then He also blessed them spiritually.
Dialogue: 0,0:44:53.70,0:44:54.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So sometimes we have
Dialogue: 0,0:44:54.69,0:44:56.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to reach people where they are
Dialogue: 0,0:44:56.13,0:44:57.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in order to get their attention,
Dialogue: 0,0:44:57.67,0:44:59.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then we can bring them Jesus
Dialogue: 0,0:44:59.51,0:45:01.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and let them know, "Listen,\Nbecause of Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:01.61,0:45:02.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I was able to help you."
Dialogue: 0,0:45:02.84,0:45:04.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that may be able to reach someone
Dialogue: 0,0:45:04.66,0:45:07.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a way that we couldn't reach them\Nany other way.
Dialogue: 0,0:45:07.10,0:45:08.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) These are people
Dialogue: 0,0:45:08.68,0:45:09.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who need help. Yes, Gladys?
Dialogue: 0,0:45:09.98,0:45:11.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gladys) I was thinking
Dialogue: 0,0:45:11.09,0:45:12.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in the same vein as Nicole,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:12.43,0:45:14.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that sometime we just, like,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:14.90,0:45:18.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,say to the people, "I'm going\Nto pray for you."
Dialogue: 0,0:45:18.78,0:45:20.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we have the resources
Dialogue: 0,0:45:20.57,0:45:21.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or know the connections
Dialogue: 0,0:45:21.92,0:45:23.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or have somebody that can help them,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:23.66,0:45:25.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we just say, "We're going\Nto pray for you,"
Dialogue: 0,0:45:25.98,0:45:27.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we don't get involved personally.
Dialogue: 0,0:45:27.77,0:45:29.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I think that the text
Dialogue: 0,0:45:29.04,0:45:31.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is basically telling us,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:31.52,0:45:33.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Just go out there and do your part,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:33.77,0:45:37.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,do what you can do, and God will provide."
Dialogue: 0,0:45:37.28,0:45:39.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Patricia.
Dialogue: 0,0:45:39.22,0:45:41.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Patricia) I noticed that the first text\Nthat we read
Dialogue: 0,0:45:41.70,0:45:44.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,says the Lord watches over those people,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:44.63,0:45:45.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but then the second text
Dialogue: 0,0:45:45.82,0:45:50.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is telling us, "You need to do it,"\NI thought...
Dialogue: 0,0:45:50.76,0:45:54.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So can we say that God is asking us
Dialogue: 0,0:45:54.61,0:45:57.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to stand up for those people,
Dialogue: 0,0:45:57.27,0:46:00.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be the voice for the voiceless, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:46:00.71,0:46:02.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To stand up for the unjustice
Dialogue: 0,0:46:02.98,0:46:04.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we see around us. Yes, Derek.
Dialogue: 0,0:46:04.89,0:46:07.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) I heard a story, Puia,\Njust this weekend,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:07.66,0:46:09.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I won't share all of the details,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:09.46,0:46:11.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it was a family
Dialogue: 0,0:46:11.72,0:46:13.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that saw another family,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:13.44,0:46:15.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that it was in great need.
Dialogue: 0,0:46:15.85,0:46:17.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The family had suffered
Dialogue: 0,0:46:17.81,0:46:20.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some trauma in an accident,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:20.07,0:46:21.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and this other family said,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:21.61,0:46:23.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"You know, our house just happens
Dialogue: 0,0:46:23.73,0:46:28.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be a handicap-accessible house.
Dialogue: 0,0:46:28.64,0:46:31.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We have ramps; we have wide doors."
Dialogue: 0,0:46:31.80,0:46:34.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, that could just be a coincidence,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:34.42,0:46:37.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or it could be that even ahead of time,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:37.60,0:46:40.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God provided, and so then he
Dialogue: 0,0:46:40.21,0:46:42.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,brought this family in need,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:42.50,0:46:45.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who would need wide doors and ramps.
Dialogue: 0,0:46:45.30,0:46:47.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know what I'm saying?
Dialogue: 0,0:46:47.01,0:46:48.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I think, when we just pray,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:48.63,0:46:50.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"God, I want to be open
Dialogue: 0,0:46:50.93,0:46:53.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to love mercy like You do today,"
Dialogue: 0,0:46:53.84,0:46:55.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He might say, "I have someone
Dialogue: 0,0:46:55.69,0:46:57.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that needs exactly..." -
Dialogue: 0,0:46:57.38,0:46:58.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,back to what Pedro said,
Dialogue: 0,0:46:58.55,0:47:00.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it may be a skill, or it may be a home
Dialogue: 0,0:47:00.62,0:47:03.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that has wide doors and ramps -
Dialogue: 0,0:47:03.29,0:47:04.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"...and I'm going to lead someone
Dialogue: 0,0:47:04.86,0:47:08.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so that you can show My love to them."
Dialogue: 0,0:47:08.31,0:47:11.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. God loves everyone,
Dialogue: 0,0:47:11.44,0:47:14.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but He wants to use us as His instrument
Dialogue: 0,0:47:14.66,0:47:17.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and His hands and feet. Yes, Nancy.
Dialogue: 0,0:47:17.42,0:47:18.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nancy) I have friends who have
Dialogue: 0,0:47:18.93,0:47:20.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,three children of their own,
Dialogue: 0,0:47:20.34,0:47:22.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but then I believe they were
Dialogue: 0,0:47:22.98,0:47:24.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,thinking about adopting,
Dialogue: 0,0:47:24.97,0:47:29.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and God actually showed the mom a vision.
Dialogue: 0,0:47:29.06,0:47:31.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She was out in the summertime,
Dialogue: 0,0:47:31.22,0:47:33.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and she saw in the clouds
Dialogue: 0,0:47:33.26,0:47:35.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a formation of the word "joy."
Dialogue: 0,0:47:35.55,0:47:37.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She thought, "Am I seeing things?
Dialogue: 0,0:47:37.19,0:47:38.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It seems to say 'joy.'"
Dialogue: 0,0:47:38.74,0:47:40.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And they went to a service,
Dialogue: 0,0:47:40.21,0:47:42.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they were singing a song
Dialogue: 0,0:47:42.17,0:47:44.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that had the word joy in it a lot.
Dialogue: 0,0:47:44.05,0:47:45.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then they just kept running
Dialogue: 0,0:47:45.55,0:47:47.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,into situations with the word "joy."
Dialogue: 0,0:47:47.32,0:47:48.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It turns out that the little girl
Dialogue: 0,0:47:48.93,0:47:50.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that they were to adopt,
Dialogue: 0,0:47:50.34,0:47:52.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,her name has "joy" in it.
Dialogue: 0,0:47:52.98,0:47:55.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And she's just this little Asian girl
Dialogue: 0,0:47:55.94,0:47:57.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with Down syndrome,
Dialogue: 0,0:47:57.58,0:47:59.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and she's just precious.
Dialogue: 0,0:47:59.48,0:48:01.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, you would think that that...
Dialogue: 0,0:48:01.08,0:48:02.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Okay, they adopted one,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:02.50,0:48:05.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they also adopted two more children.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:05.30,0:48:08.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,By the time...They had already\Nadopted one,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:08.60,0:48:10.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and then they adopted this one.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:10.14,0:48:13.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then the husband had a dream,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:13.46,0:48:15.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in the dream he dreamt
Dialogue: 0,0:48:15.96,0:48:17.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that he was in a courthouse,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:17.77,0:48:22.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he and all of his family,\Na big, big famiiy,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:22.16,0:48:24.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,were on one side, and on the other side
Dialogue: 0,0:48:24.35,0:48:25.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,was this little boy,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:25.55,0:48:27.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,this little Asian boy,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:27.20,0:48:29.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and he was all by himself.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:29.13,0:48:32.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And the judge asked him
Dialogue: 0,0:48:32.20,0:48:34.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if he was willing to adopt him.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:34.68,0:48:37.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And he thought, "I already have
Dialogue: 0,0:48:37.25,0:48:40.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,my three children and two others."
Dialogue: 0,0:48:40.05,0:48:43.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then the Spirit of God spoke to him,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:43.04,0:48:45.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"But this boy has no one."
Dialogue: 0,0:48:45.84,0:48:47.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And they adopted him, too.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:47.37,0:48:49.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And these children, the little boy,
Dialogue: 0,0:48:49.40,0:48:52.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is one of my son's very dear friends.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:52.15,0:48:54.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And I just really admire this family.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:54.40,0:48:57.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They've given so generously.
Dialogue: 0,0:48:57.23,0:49:00.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Exactly, this is what God calls us to be,
Dialogue: 0,0:49:00.72,0:49:03.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to give, to give extravagantly
Dialogue: 0,0:49:03.82,0:49:05.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like He gives to us.
Dialogue: 0,0:49:05.69,0:49:09.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. So let's look
Dialogue: 0,0:49:09.49,0:49:12.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,at the ministry of Jesus.
Dialogue: 0,0:49:12.00,0:49:14.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Looking at His time
Dialogue: 0,0:49:14.70,0:49:16.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,while he was here on earth,
Dialogue: 0,0:49:16.30,0:49:17.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when do we see Jesus
Dialogue: 0,0:49:17.77,0:49:19.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,standing up for people
Dialogue: 0,0:49:19.63,0:49:21.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who didn't have a voice
Dialogue: 0,0:49:21.12,0:49:23.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or people, those who need His help?
Dialogue: 0,0:49:23.96,0:49:26.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is there any story or chapter
Dialogue: 0,0:49:26.53,0:49:29.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or something that you have read
Dialogue: 0,0:49:29.18,0:49:31.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,comes to mind of when Jesus
Dialogue: 0,0:49:31.58,0:49:32.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,stood up for someone
Dialogue: 0,0:49:32.99,0:49:34.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who didn't have a voice? Yes, Treva.
Dialogue: 0,0:49:34.73,0:49:36.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Treva) I think is a very subtle example;
Dialogue: 0,0:49:36.90,0:49:38.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think it's in, maybe, Luke,
Dialogue: 0,0:49:38.80,0:49:40.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I believe, chapter 14,
Dialogue: 0,0:49:40.46,0:49:41.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but the woman that came in,
Dialogue: 0,0:49:41.100,0:49:44.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and she used her tears
Dialogue: 0,0:49:44.66,0:49:46.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to wash Jesus' feet.
Dialogue: 0,0:49:46.59,0:49:48.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She had that expensive oil,
Dialogue: 0,0:49:48.36,0:49:50.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,anointed His head.
Dialogue: 0,0:49:50.26,0:49:54.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And Judas was like, "Wait a minute,\Nso wasteful.
Dialogue: 0,0:49:54.70,0:49:57.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She could have used that money\Nfor the poor."
Dialogue: 0,0:49:57.76,0:50:00.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And we know, at the time,
Dialogue: 0,0:50:00.00,0:50:01.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Judas was not being sincere
Dialogue: 0,0:50:01.67,0:50:02.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because he was the one
Dialogue: 0,0:50:02.80,0:50:04.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that kept the money bag
Dialogue: 0,0:50:04.07,0:50:07.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and doing some cheating there\Nwith the money.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:07.07,0:50:10.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so Jesus said, "Leave her alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:10.23,0:50:12.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She has done a good thing."
Dialogue: 0,0:50:12.55,0:50:14.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So I think that's a very subtle example
Dialogue: 0,0:50:14.46,0:50:16.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,where Jesus was like, "Wait a minute.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:16.79,0:50:18.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This woman is doing a good thing.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:18.79,0:50:22.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do not fault her for doing that."
Dialogue: 0,0:50:22.21,0:50:25.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes, thank you. Yes, Nicole.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:25.33,0:50:28.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) In Luke, same book,
Dialogue: 0,0:50:28.14,0:50:30.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when He raised the widow's son.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:30.34,0:50:32.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, the widow, she had no one else.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:32.51,0:50:33.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,All she had was her son.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:33.72,0:50:34.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Her son passed away.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:34.86,0:50:36.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,She was very, very sad,
Dialogue: 0,0:50:36.09,0:50:38.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He went and took compassion on her
Dialogue: 0,0:50:38.24,0:50:39.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and did not want her to be alone.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:39.97,0:50:41.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so He actually raised
Dialogue: 0,0:50:41.19,0:50:42.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,her son from the dead.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:42.25,0:50:44.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So that's Him looking out for widows\Nand children.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:44.98,0:50:47.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Yes, Stephanie.
Dialogue: 0,0:50:47.61,0:50:48.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Stephanie) I was thinking
Dialogue: 0,0:50:48.91,0:50:49.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of when the mothers
Dialogue: 0,0:50:49.83,0:50:51.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,brought their children to Jesus
Dialogue: 0,0:50:51.30,0:50:53.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for Him to bless them,
Dialogue: 0,0:50:53.04,0:50:55.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and His disciples were, you know,
Dialogue: 0,0:50:55.25,0:50:56.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Don't bother the Savior."
Dialogue: 0,0:50:56.66,0:50:58.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And He said, "No, bring them here,"
Dialogue: 0,0:50:58.89,0:51:00.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He blessed each one of them.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:00.65,0:51:03.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Yes, Pedro.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:03.27,0:51:04.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) It's interesting
Dialogue: 0,0:51:04.44,0:51:06.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that, even during the suffering of Christ,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:06.45,0:51:07.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know, He was on the cross,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:07.94,0:51:09.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He remembered His mother.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:09.16,0:51:10.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And He cared for her and said,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:10.66,0:51:12.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"John, take care of My mother."
Dialogue: 0,0:51:12.46,0:51:14.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He's dying on the cross for our sins,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:14.51,0:51:16.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but He looked down, and He remembered
Dialogue: 0,0:51:16.84,0:51:18.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that His mother was there.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:18.94,0:51:21.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Gary.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:21.07,0:51:22.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gary) I can't remember which feeding,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:22.89,0:51:27.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it was...I believe, the gospel said
Dialogue: 0,0:51:27.15,0:51:30.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that Jesus had compassion on the multitude
Dialogue: 0,0:51:30.54,0:51:32.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that was following Him
Dialogue: 0,0:51:32.15,0:51:34.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for X number of days,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:34.44,0:51:35.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and He fed them all.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:35.97,0:51:38.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) So throughout the ministry\Nof Jesus,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:38.18,0:51:40.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we find Him standing up for people,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:40.74,0:51:42.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,standing up for the oppressed,
Dialogue: 0,0:51:42.40,0:51:43.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,standing up for people
Dialogue: 0,0:51:43.90,0:51:45.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who are outcasts, right?
Dialogue: 0,0:51:45.93,0:51:48.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Jesus was always the voice\Nfor the voiceless.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:48.92,0:51:50.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And that's why His teachings
Dialogue: 0,0:51:50.39,0:51:53.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,were so radical for His time.
Dialogue: 0,0:51:53.26,0:51:55.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, let's come our day and age today
Dialogue: 0,0:51:55.93,0:51:59.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in modern times; who comes to your mind
Dialogue: 0,0:51:59.97,0:52:01.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as someone who stands up
Dialogue: 0,0:52:01.30,0:52:03.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and speaks for the voiceless
Dialogue: 0,0:52:03.52,0:52:05.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or people who are oppressed?
Dialogue: 0,0:52:05.11,0:52:06.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It could be from outside of the Bible
Dialogue: 0,0:52:06.96,0:52:09.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,outside of the Christian literature.
Dialogue: 0,0:52:09.46,0:52:12.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Anybody come to mind as an example,
Dialogue: 0,0:52:12.08,0:52:15.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who fights for the rights of people?\NYes, Derek.
Dialogue: 0,0:52:15.95,0:52:17.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) I'm just thinking
Dialogue: 0,0:52:17.16,0:52:20.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we probably wouldn't know their name
Dialogue: 0,0:52:20.33,0:52:23.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because that's not why they're doing it.
Dialogue: 0,0:52:23.42,0:52:26.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So they're in the inner city
Dialogue: 0,0:52:26.29,0:52:28.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,closest to where we live,
Dialogue: 0,0:52:28.26,0:52:29.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they're getting out there,
Dialogue: 0,0:52:29.80,0:52:31.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they're maybe running the food pantry,
Dialogue: 0,0:52:31.96,0:52:34.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,like Treva talked about in your home area,
Dialogue: 0,0:52:34.01,0:52:39.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they're not being interviewed\Non national TV,
Dialogue: 0,0:52:39.50,0:52:42.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but they are, indeed,
Dialogue: 0,0:52:42.59,0:52:44.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,extending the love of God
Dialogue: 0,0:52:44.92,0:52:46.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in a very tangible way.
Dialogue: 0,0:52:46.85,0:52:49.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Maybe we should ask "the least of these,"
Dialogue: 0,0:52:49.64,0:52:51.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and they would tell us who they are.
Dialogue: 0,0:52:51.99,0:52:54.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They say, "Oh, it's Susan," "It's John,"
Dialogue: 0,0:52:54.01,0:52:57.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"It's that person that comes,"
Dialogue: 0,0:52:57.28,0:52:59.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know, "late at night."
Dialogue: 0,0:52:59.39,0:53:02.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,That story I heard of an elderly lady
Dialogue: 0,0:53:02.84,0:53:04.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who decided she would have a ministry
Dialogue: 0,0:53:04.75,0:53:07.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to women who were on the streets,\Nand would come
Dialogue: 0,0:53:07.83,0:53:09.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and put her arms around them.
Dialogue: 0,0:53:09.30,0:53:11.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, you talk about different talents,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:11.26,0:53:13.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that's not a talent that God would ask
Dialogue: 0,0:53:13.41,0:53:16.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Gary or Jonathan to do, you know,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:16.14,0:53:19.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but this mother, this loving, godly woman,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:19.81,0:53:22.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,could go out there and put her arms
Dialogue: 0,0:53:22.44,0:53:24.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,around these young women
Dialogue: 0,0:53:24.30,0:53:27.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who were in such a dangerous setting.
Dialogue: 0,0:53:27.61,0:53:29.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We may never know their names,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:29.07,0:53:31.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but Jesus knows their names.
Dialogue: 0,0:53:31.20,0:53:34.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. So, someone,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:34.91,0:53:36.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,let's say a Hope Sabbath School member
Dialogue: 0,0:53:36.88,0:53:38.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from another part of the world
Dialogue: 0,0:53:38.83,0:53:40.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is watching this episode
Dialogue: 0,0:53:40.71,0:53:43.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and is wondering, "Yes, I'm convicted
Dialogue: 0,0:53:43.47,0:53:45.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I need to show mercy,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:45.68,0:53:47.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that I need to love mercy,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:47.63,0:53:49.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but what can I do now?"
Dialogue: 0,0:53:49.65,0:53:52.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"How can my love for mercy expand?"
Dialogue: 0,0:53:52.46,0:53:54.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What if someone is asking that question,
Dialogue: 0,0:53:54.52,0:53:56.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how would you respond? Yes, Nicole.
Dialogue: 0,0:53:56.68,0:53:59.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Nicole) I would say the first thing\Nto do is pray
Dialogue: 0,0:53:59.04,0:54:00.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and ask the Spirit to lead you
Dialogue: 0,0:54:00.49,0:54:02.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and guide you in the way\Nthat you should go
Dialogue: 0,0:54:02.60,0:54:04.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be able to show mercy to someone.
Dialogue: 0,0:54:04.33,0:54:05.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because I think on our own,
Dialogue: 0,0:54:05.69,0:54:06.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we are not capable, really,
Dialogue: 0,0:54:06.99,0:54:08.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of showing true mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:54:08.12,0:54:09.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because that's just not our character.
Dialogue: 0,0:54:09.96,0:54:11.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But with the Holy Spirit
Dialogue: 0,0:54:11.44,0:54:12.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and with Christ in our lives,
Dialogue: 0,0:54:12.84,0:54:14.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think we then are led
Dialogue: 0,0:54:14.49,0:54:16.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to where we can actually show mercy.
Dialogue: 0,0:54:16.26,0:54:17.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And then we ask the Lord to give us
Dialogue: 0,0:54:17.95,0:54:20.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the strength to be merciful to that person
Dialogue: 0,0:54:20.47,0:54:21.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we come in contact with.
Dialogue: 0,0:54:21.95,0:54:23.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Yes, Gladys?
Dialogue: 0,0:54:23.27,0:54:25.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gladys) Just like Pastor Derek\Nwas saying,
Dialogue: 0,0:54:25.41,0:54:27.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just making ourselves available.
Dialogue: 0,0:54:27.85,0:54:30.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's not just praying
Dialogue: 0,0:54:30.77,0:54:33.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but also making ourselves available.
Dialogue: 0,0:54:33.68,0:54:35.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Like, "God, lead us to the person
Dialogue: 0,0:54:35.82,0:54:37.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or to the people that we need
Dialogue: 0,0:54:37.30,0:54:39.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be serving every day."
Dialogue: 0,0:54:39.13,0:54:43.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Yes. Adison, anything else\Ncome to mind?
Dialogue: 0,0:54:43.42,0:54:45.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Adison) I specifically am from Canada,
Dialogue: 0,0:54:45.83,0:54:46.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and I'm just thinking
Dialogue: 0,0:54:46.86,0:54:49.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about my home church right now,
Dialogue: 0,0:54:49.27,0:54:51.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,growing up there, and it's always had
Dialogue: 0,0:54:51.09,0:54:53.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a special place in my heart.
Dialogue: 0,0:54:53.06,0:54:56.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And so I just want to re-echo the things
Dialogue: 0,0:54:56.94,0:54:58.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that have been said here today
Dialogue: 0,0:54:58.44,0:55:02.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to my home church back home\Nin Canada.
Dialogue: 0,0:55:02.64,0:55:04.59,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I just want you to continue, each of you,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:04.59,0:55:06.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to show mercy to others.
Dialogue: 0,0:55:06.77,0:55:09.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Pray for a willing spirit, and allow God
Dialogue: 0,0:55:09.32,0:55:10.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to use you in a powerful way.
Dialogue: 0,0:55:10.96,0:55:13.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Pedro.
Dialogue: 0,0:55:13.20,0:55:14.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Pedro) We see that relationship
Dialogue: 0,0:55:14.83,0:55:16.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is key for this to happen
Dialogue: 0,0:55:16.57,0:55:18.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because if we don't know the people,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:18.36,0:55:19.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,how can you help them?
Dialogue: 0,0:55:19.69,0:55:21.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, get to know...In prayer,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:21.70,0:55:23.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ask God to put people in your life
Dialogue: 0,0:55:23.80,0:55:26.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that you will be able to impact.
Dialogue: 0,0:55:26.39,0:55:28.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If we don't have the relationship
Dialogue: 0,0:55:28.14,0:55:30.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to meet with them on a personal level,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:30.13,0:55:31.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will never know.
Dialogue: 0,0:55:31.35,0:55:34.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Amen. Gary?
Dialogue: 0,0:55:34.20,0:55:37.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Gary) Pray for an understanding
Dialogue: 0,0:55:37.26,0:55:41.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of how God has been merciful\Nto yourself, to you,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:41.08,0:55:43.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,because, without a true appreciation
Dialogue: 0,0:55:43.69,0:55:45.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for what God is doing
Dialogue: 0,0:55:45.15,0:55:47.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or what He has done for you,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:47.80,0:55:49.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you can't be spurred on to do anything,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:49.85,0:55:52.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,even if people are around you\Nthat need it.
Dialogue: 0,0:55:52.63,0:55:54.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when you ask God to open your eyes
Dialogue: 0,0:55:54.77,0:55:56.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to see how much He has blessed you,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:56.77,0:55:58.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and been a blessing in your life,
Dialogue: 0,0:55:58.34,0:56:00.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you'd want to share that.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:00.21,0:56:01.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Puia) Those are all good points.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:01.94,0:56:03.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To add my personal point of view,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:03.67,0:56:06.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I think, in my personal experience,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:06.14,0:56:08.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when it comes to having mercy\Ntowards others,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:08.42,0:56:10.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what has helped me is education,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:10.79,0:56:13.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you know, reading and exploring,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:13.31,0:56:15.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,knowing the facts, being informed
Dialogue: 0,0:56:15.54,0:56:17.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about what is happening around the world,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:17.91,0:56:20.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and also traveling.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:20.11,0:56:22.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, traveling really helps.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:22.10,0:56:24.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's one thing to see someone in need
Dialogue: 0,0:56:24.17,0:56:25.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,through a TV screen,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:25.71,0:56:27.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it's a whole other experience
Dialogue: 0,0:56:27.52,0:56:29.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when you're actually on the ground,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:29.79,0:56:31.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,seeing the people in need.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:31.45,0:56:34.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, you could visit\Na refugee center,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:34.58,0:56:38.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or visit a refugee camp somewhere,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:38.37,0:56:40.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or even a refugee resettlement
Dialogue: 0,0:56:40.21,0:56:42.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,here in the United States.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:42.42,0:56:44.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We can go to the grounds,\Nand by traveling,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:44.85,0:56:48.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I believe we can really find\Npractical needs
Dialogue: 0,0:56:48.24,0:56:50.29,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that we can help people with.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:50.29,0:56:52.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Now, let's conclude our study.
Dialogue: 0,0:56:52.15,0:56:54.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So, we have looked at the fact
Dialogue: 0,0:56:54.00,0:56:57.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that God wants us to be merciful,
Dialogue: 0,0:56:57.18,0:56:58.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and we can be merciful
Dialogue: 0,0:56:58.45,0:57:00.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by being generous, right,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:00.84,0:57:02.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,being the peacemakers
Dialogue: 0,0:57:02.47,0:57:06.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and standing up for people in need.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:06.01,0:57:07.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) What a great study.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:07.34,0:57:08.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You know, I'm just reminded
Dialogue: 0,0:57:08.100,0:57:10.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of what Jesus said.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:10.62,0:57:13.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And Jesus says it simply but powerfully,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:13.66,0:57:17.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He says, "Be merciful,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:17.08,0:57:18.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,just as your Father
Dialogue: 0,0:57:18.16,0:57:20.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in Heaven is merciful."
Dialogue: 0,0:57:20.24,0:57:21.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's pray that that could happen,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:21.88,0:57:24.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and, you're right, Nicole,\Nit is a miracle,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:24.31,0:57:26.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it can happen by the power
Dialogue: 0,0:57:26.67,0:57:28.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Holy Spirit.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:28.06,0:57:30.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's pray; Father in Heaven,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:30.07,0:57:31.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we're just so thankful
Dialogue: 0,0:57:31.33,0:57:33.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You are a merciful God,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:33.20,0:57:34.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:34.85,0:57:36.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that You love mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:57:36.79,0:57:39.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that You want to show Your mercy
Dialogue: 0,0:57:39.02,0:57:40.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in us and through us.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:40.71,0:57:42.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We just want to be available,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:42.75,0:57:44.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not just to talk about mercy,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:44.79,0:57:47.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but to act mercifully.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:47.75,0:57:49.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,May those around us be blessed,
Dialogue: 0,0:57:49.51,0:57:51.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and may joy come to Your heart.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:51.30,0:57:54.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:54.09,0:57:54.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Team) Amen.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:54.95,0:57:57.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(Derek) What a challenging study;\Nthank you, Puia.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:57.43,0:57:58.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Thank you for being with us.
Dialogue: 0,0:57:58.81,0:58:00.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't just go out and talk mercy,
Dialogue: 0,0:58:00.55,0:58:02.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,go out and be merciful.
Dialogue: 0,0:58:02.07,0:58:04.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be a blessing to those around you.
Dialogue: 0,0:58:04.12,0:58:28.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ theme music ♪