Newsletter – August 2024

"We are rejoicing to be
Poured Out For The Nations!"
Philippians 2:17

 

Dear Poured Out Disciples of Messiah Jesus,

As you may know, Poured Out for The Nations is our answer to our Lord’s call to share the gospel with the lost and to make disciples in the nations according to the Bible. If there was ever a time to “take heed,” as our Savior says, and to arrange our lives around the Bible—now is the time! Here are some Bible passages to bless your day:

“Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.”
Philippians 2:17

“God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah. That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.”
Psalms 67:1-2

“And He said to them,“ Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”
Mark 16:15

In the Philippians passage the Apostle Paul is writing from prison for the gospel’s sake. Yet, instead of thinking of himself and his VERY REAL troubles—he is thankful to be poured out like a drink offering on the fiery altar of sacrifice. This is his mindset—not me, but others! Remember the acronym for JOY—

JESUS - OTHERS - YOU in that order spells out and makes a way for the joy of the Lord which is our VERY REAL strength!

This Psalms passage tells us the purpose for God’s mercy, blessings, and favor upon our lives as disciples of Christ Jesus. The word “that” begins the purpose clause for what has just been mentioned in vs 1. The purpose for our blessings is to provide salvation in Christ Jesus for others! The Lord’s goodness to us is the purpose during our brief stay here on the earth—to get the gospel of salvation in Christ Jesus to others—remember—JOY.

We see our marching orders here regarding getting the gospel to everyone we can. Sadly, so many have lost sight of our purpose and the desperate need for precious souls to be saved. Yet our Bibles tell us that our Lord Jesus came to save that which was lost—so that needs to be our mission during our time here.

Hallelujah—our time here is just about finished—we have a King that is coming for us any moment! In a world losing hope by the second—our hope is growing with each passing day! Never forget King Jesus is coming for us in the Rapture! And He is our blessed hope!

In this Titus passage below we see that grace teaches us to live godly lives while we are watching for our soon coming Savior. Also, we are to be quite zealous for good works. And, we are empowered from heaven above to do those exploits to reach many with His grace:

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.”
Titus 2:11-14

Having said all that—here are some good works we are involved in for those who would like to lay their treasures up in heaven. In faith we are trusting our Savior Jesus to raise up faithful partners according to His word—to prayerfully and financially walk in these Bible verses. Together, and Lord willing, we will see many saved and discipled in our Lord Jesus Christ just before He comes for us!

Prayer and Giving Opportunities:

• Watch Therefore TV Broadcasts: Our TV programs are geared—especially here in America—to reach many with the gospel of our Savior Jesus and to make faithful disciples in His name.

• Monthly funding for many African ministers, and a very influential Bishop in India. These men of God are serving our Lord Jesus faithfully as they preach the gospel to the lost, translate the Bible into different languages, and oversee many churches making faithful disciples.

• Gospel and Discipleship autumn outreaches. We have pastor conference discipleship initiatives in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda in September-November. We plan on reaching 200 pastors in these countries with invigorating and Holy Spirit filled preaching and teaching to prayerfully bring revival to their churches!

Dear Ones, remember to Watch Therefore and Be Ready—King Jesus is coming for us any moment! Matthew 24:42-44

In His service,
Dov Schwarz