Sir Ernest Shackleton

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Sir Ernest Shackleton
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devoted
suvnecw sunecho Lit. to hold together fig. to
grip, to compel, to absorb or occupy ones
attention, to be wrapped up with Amplified
completely engrossed
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abusive
blasfhmew blasphameo to drop evil or profane
words, speak lightly of sacred things In NT,
the real blasphemers are those who deny messianic
claims of Jesus, and therefore revile and mock
him.
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When things get tough, Christ-followers should

• remain true to their God-given task. (vv.5-8)

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When things get tough, Christ-followers should

• remain true to their God-given task. (vv.5-8)
• realize the gracious presence of Jesus. (vv.9-11)

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1 Thessalonians 516-18
Be joyful always pray continually give thanks
in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for
you in Christ Jesus.
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court
to bhma The Bema Seat a raised place to speak
from in public assembly the judgment seat
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Bema Seat
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2 Corinthians 59-10
So we make it our goal to please him, whether we
are at home in the body or away from it. For we
must all appear before the judgment seat of
Christ, that each one may receive what is due him
for the things done while in the body, whether
good or bad.
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1 Thessalonians 313
May he strengthen your hearts so that you will
be blameless and holy in the presence of our God
and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his
holy ones.
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When things get tough, Christ-followers should

• remain true to their God-given task. (vv.5-8)
• realize the gracious presence of Jesus.
  (vv.9-11)
• remember Gods got the last word. (vv.9-11)

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Sir Ernest Shackleton
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Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages,
bitter cold, long months of complete darkness,
constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and
recognition in case of success.
Sir Ernest Shackleton
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Romans 818
I consider that our present sufferings are not
worth comparing with the glory that will be
revealed in us.