The Redeemed Christian Church of God
House of Glory Saskatoon
Digging Deep
July 12, 2022.
SANCTIFIED VESSELS
MEMORY VERSE: “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor” – 1 Thessalonians 4:4
LESSON TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
INTRODUCTION
Sanctification means separation from evil – 2 Chron. 29:5 and separation unto God – Lev. 27:16. Sanctification means being made holy or purified. It is the will of God that every vessel (believer) should be sanctified – 1 Thess. 4:3. Only sanctified vessels can be used by God – 2 Tim. 2:21.
OUTLINES
- HOW A VESSEL CAN BE SANCTIFIED
- BENEFITS OF SANCTIFICATION
- HOW A VESSEL CAN BE SANCTIFIED
The Trinity is involved in the work of sanctification: God the Father, 1 Thess. 5:23-24, God the Son, Eph. 5:26 and God the Holy Spirit, Tit. 3:5. Vessels can be sanctified by the word of God, John 15:3; 1 Tim. 4:5. Meditate on the word of God day and night to make your way prosperous and have good success Josh. 1:8. Sanctification is also obtained by the blood of Jesus, Heb 13:12; Heb 10:29. Sanctification is obtained by receiving a new heart Eze. 36:26; that is, replacing the stony heart by fleshy heart to become a vessel unto honor for the use of the Lord. To be sanctified, you must be prepared to purge yourself of all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, 2 Tim. 2:21; 2 Cor. 7:1. If you are ready to receive the heart of flesh, God will give you. You must be prepared to keep God’s company and be in His presence.
- BENEFITS OF SANCTIFICATION
Once sanctified, to live a holy life becomes easy. You now become a vessel unto honor fit for the master’s use and prepared unto every good work – 2 Tim. 2:21. Then, you will start to bear fruits – Rom. 6:22; Gal. 5:22-23. Be free to copy the works of your Master- John 14:12. You will be a carbon cope of Jesus and receive the power to do greater works – Heb 10:14. You will become a representative of Jesus here on earth. You will also have a guarantee of an inheritance in Heaven – Acts 26:18.
CONCLUSION
To remain a clean apprentice of Jesus, you must be sanctified. Are you sanctified? If no, work towards it so that you can be used by Jesus to do exploits.