Spiritual Topics, Part 8

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Spiritual Topics, Part 8 – The Christian Youth

Objectives:

• Why are we called Christians?
• Who gave us this title?
• Who is Jesus Christ
• The Criteria of The Christian Youth

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Why are we called Christians?

• Because we follow Jesus Christ as our God

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• Those who follow Moses are called Jewish

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• Those who follow Buddha are called Buddhists

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Who gave us this title?

• St. Paul was the first one to call the believers of Jesus Christ the Christians

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• This was done in Antioch

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Who gave us this title? Cont.

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Who is Jesus Christ?

• He is The Incarnated God
• He is God appeared in the human nature (Body + Soul)
• He is God who took our nature to save us from eternal torture

“God was manifested in the flesh” (1 Timothy 3:16)

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• Other Titles:
• The Savior
• The Redeemer
• The Logos

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The Criteria of The Christian Youth

• A person who rejoice because
1. Jesus dwells in me
2. Jesus works through me
3. I Serve Jesus Christ

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A Person in Whom Jesus Dwells

• Jesus dwells in us through four important sacraments
1. Baptism
2. Chrismation/Holy Myron
3. Communion
4. Confession

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The Role of Sacraments in My Life

Baptism:

• Takes away my original sin and gives me a new nature/pure nature

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After Baptism:

• I am called a son/daughter of God
• I am called a son/daughter of The Church
• I am called a son/daughter of Baptism
• They give me a new name
• They give me a new birth certificate

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The Role of Sacraments in My Life Cont.

Chrismation/Holy Myron

• Consecrates my body, my soul, and and my spirit

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• My body so sin can not overcome me
• My soul is happy, confident, active, engaged, persistent, and successful
• My spirit directs me to a spiritual life to attend liturgy, spiritual meetings, hymns classes, etc.

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The Role of Sacraments in My Life Cont.

Communion

• Taking the body and blood of Jesus Christ in me
• Feeling blessed and happy

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• Confession
• Cleans me from my sins
• Puts all of my sins on the shoulder of Christ
• Having a new fresh start

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A Person in Whom Jesus Dwells

• Daily Bible Readings

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4)

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• Daily Prayers
• Agbeya, arrow prayers, individual prayers, etc.

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• A life of praise and spiritual songs

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A Person in Whom Jesus Dwells Cont.

“For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s” (1 Corinthians 6:20)

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A Person in Whom Jesus Works Through

• Jesus work in my:
1. Thoughts
2. Feelings
3. Behavior

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Jesus Works in My Thoughts

• You always have pure/clean thoughts
• My thoughts are holy and beneficial for myself and others
• I think about education, work, spiritual growth, etc.

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• Examples
• Fr. Abraham thought how to save Lot from captivity
• David thought how to build The Temple for God
• David thought to write psalms and teach them to his people to praise God

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Jesus Works in My Thoughts Cont.

• There is no room for sin in my thoughts
• There is no jealousy, anger, revenge, pride, lust, lies, stealing, etc.

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• Examples
• Joseph’s brothers were thinking about how to get rid of him
• King Saul was thinking of how to kill David
• The pharisees and scribes was thinking of how to kill Jesus

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Jesus Works in My Feelings

• All of my feelings are noble and pure
• I love everyone around me
• I help anyone in need
• I have mercy on the unfortunate ones
• I work with others

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• There is no room for hatred, isolation, failure, laziness, etc.

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Jesus Works in My Behavior

• My behavior is according to Jesus’ teachings of gentleness, softness, care, and love

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• No yelling, smoking, screaming, vaping, loud voice, excessive drinking, fighting, cursing, etc.

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A Person who Serves Jesus Christ

• You can serve Jesus in many ways:
1. Sunday school
2. Choir
3. Praises
4. Helping older persons
5. Helping poor families
6. Praying for others
7. Showing love to everyone

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The Criteria of The Christian Person

• A person in whom Jesus' dwells

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• A person in whom Jesus works through

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• A person who serves Jesus Christ

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Spiritual Topics, Part 8 – The Christian Youth

Objectives:

• Why are we called Christians?
• Who gave us this title?
• Who is Jesus Christ
• The Criteria of The Christian Youth

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Review Questions

• X

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Memorization Verses

1. “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16)

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• “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1)

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• “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27)

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