| Meeting summary for Light House Session (12/07/2024) | |
| Quick recap | |
| The team reflected on the past year, shared their personal experiences of answered prayers and blessings, and discussed their desires for the year 2025. They also delved into the concept of salvation, emphasizing its ongoing nature and the importance of spiritual growth and community. The conversation ended with a discussion on the future aspect of salvation and the importance of learning about the contributions of people of color. | |
| Next steps | |
| • Here are the key action items from the meeting: | |
| • All participants to reflect on and write down what they want from God and what they can offer to God in 2025. | |
| • All participants to memorize and review the Romans Roadmap scriptures regularly. | |
| • All participants to continue studying and meditating on the concept of salvation, including justification and sanctification. | |
| • Lighthouse team to organize a complimentary Christmas photo shoot for community members. | |
| • Lighthouse team to plan outreach activities for February when resources may be scarce for those in need. | |
| • Lighthouse team to consider organizing activities related to heritage month in January. | |
| • Judy to coordinate getting groceries for Brother Eric when he is released from the hospital. | |
| • All participants to pray for each other’s desires and goals for 2025. | |
| • Samuel to continue teaching on the aspects of salvation in future meetings. | |
| • All participants to work on their spiritual growth and maturity as part of the ongoing process of sanctification. | |
| Summary | |
| Reflecting on the Past Year’s Prayers | |
| In the meeting, Avis expressed gratitude to God for his sacrifice and asked for guidance in their decisions and actions. Samuel then led a discussion about reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the New Year. He emphasized the importance of remembering and celebrating the works of the Lord. Samuel also reminded the group of the various prayers they had made throughout the year for individuals and their families, including those for healing, strength, and comfort. He encouraged the group to continue to pray for one another and to seek guidance from the Lord in the coming year. | |
| Blessings and Answered Prayers Discussed | |
| In the meeting, Samuel led a discussion about the blessings and answered prayers in their lives. He emphasized the importance of gratitude and praise to God, encouraging everyone to vocalize their thanks and celebrate the Lord’s goodness. The team shared their personal experiences of answered prayers and blessings, including healing, job opportunities, and family blessings. They ended the conversation with a collective prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God. | |
| Team Shares Aspirations and Trusts in God | |
| In the meeting, Samuel encouraged the team to think about their desires for the year 2025 and to share them with the Lord. The team members shared their aspirations, including Judy’s desire to be used more by God, Jasahn’s desire for wisdom to help others, Avis’s desire for good health and strength, and Pamela’s desire to dance again. Samuel emphasized the importance of trusting in God’s wisdom and guidance, and the need to cooperate with His plans. The team also discussed the importance of sharing their desires with others and putting them into practice. The conversation ended with Samuel introducing his husband, who was not present but was mentioned as a source of encouragement and support. | |
| Asking God Boldly and Salvation Benefits | |
| Samuel discusses the importance of asking God for what we want, being thankful even when nothing seems to be happening, and understanding the full extent of the benefits of salvation through Christ. He emphasizes that we should ask God boldly for our desires, as instructed in Matthew 7. Samuel shares his personal revelation of being thankful for “nothing” happening, as it means there are no emergencies or calamities. He also highlights the importance of being thankful for Christ’s sacrifice, which is the ultimate thing to be grateful for. Samuel then delves into understanding the true meaning and benefits of salvation, stating that the list in Psalm 103 is limiting and that we should strive to comprehend the full extent of what Christ’s gift entails. | |
| Understanding the Gospel Message Continuously | |
| Samuel emphasized the importance of regularly revisiting and understanding the Gospel message, likening it to a continuous reminder that needs to be “drilled into our heads.” He used the example of Martin Luther, who continually studied the Gospel, to illustrate this point. Samuel also highlighted the truthfulness of God, stating that everything He says is always true, regardless of the circumstances. He used the story of Adam and Eve, as well as the story of Zachariah and his wife, to illustrate this point. Samuel concluded by expressing his intention to continue sharing the Gospel message with the group, recognizing that there are different levels of understanding that can be unlocked through meditation and reflection on the message. | |
| Reciting Romans Roadmap Scriptures for Salvation | |
| Samuel led a discussion on the Romans Roadmap, emphasizing the importance of memorizing key scriptures to effectively share the gospel message. The group recited Romans 3:10, 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, and 10:9-10, with some assistance from Avis, Satory, and Jasahn. Samuel highlighted the significance of these verses in understanding salvation and the need to remember them to facilitate the sharing of the gospel message. He also mentioned the importance of making heaven rejoice by helping others come to knowledge of Christ. The conversation ended with Samuel preparing to discuss salvation further, using a whiteboard for visual aids. | |
| Understanding the Gift of Salvation | |
| Samuel discussed the importance of understanding the gift of salvation, comparing it to receiving a luxury item like a Lamborghini. He emphasized the need to learn about this gift to utilize it to its fullest potential. Samuel then introduced a timeline concept to discuss the implications of salvation on one’s past, present, and future. He used Ephesians 2:8 to illustrate that salvation happens immediately upon belief, and it is a gift from God. The conversation ended with Samuel encouraging the team to continue learning about the gift of salvation. | |
| Understanding Salvation and Sanctification | |
| Samuel led a discussion about the concept of salvation, emphasizing that it’s more than just being pardoned for sins. He explained that when one is saved, their sins are forgiven, they are cleansed from all unrighteousness, and their status changes to become a child of the Most High God. He also discussed the ongoing process of sanctification, which begins immediately after salvation. Judy participated in the discussion, reading from the Bible and providing translations from different versions. The conversation ended with a focus on the importance of understanding the concept of salvation and its benefits. | |
| Salvation as Ongoing Spiritual Growth | |
| Samuel discussed the different aspects of salvation, emphasizing that it is not just a past event but an ongoing process. He highlighted the importance of spiritual growth and maturity, using Scriptures from Romans, Philippians, and Ephesians to support his points. He also stressed the role of the community in this process, using the example of a child growing into an adult. Samuel ended the conversation by stating that the next session would focus on the future aspect of salvation. | |
| Justification, Sanctification, and Community Support | |
| In the meeting, Judy and Samuel discussed the concepts of justification and sanctification in relation to salvation. They emphasized that justification is how God sees us, as if we have never sinned, while sanctification involves our actions to clean ourselves up. Samuel highlighted that sanctification is an ongoing process and involves our responsibility to work out our salvation. The group also discussed the importance of community and how they can be a blessing to others, including providing groceries for a family member in need. Lastly, they touched on the idea of celebrating heritage month and the importance of learning about the contributions of people of color. The conversation ended with a prayer led by Jasahn. |
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