Harvest: Greg Laurie Audio

Pastor Jonathan Laurie points out that, as followers of Jesus, we’re called to be more than refugees, we’re called to be ambassadors: "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5:20 NKJV). Get a closer look at what this means! Notes: Hebrews 13:14 Philippians 3:20 2 Corinthians 5:20 Matthew 6:19–21 “Ambassadors” Matthew 7 1. Judging and Condemning Matthew 7:1–5 Matthew 7:3 “We should be as severe with ourselves as we are with others.” —Warren Wiersbe 2. Holy Discernment Matthew 7:6 “There are men whom Jesus, for all His gentleness, has to estimate thus. His pitying eyes were not blind to truth. It was no breach of infinite charity in Him to see facts, and to give them their right names; and His previous precept does not bid us shut our eyes, or (urge us to) give up the use of common sense.” —Alexander MacLaren “Preach to every creature.” Mark 16:15 3. Looking to God Matthew 7:7–11 “The believer who s