Not long ago, I overheard an exchange between two brethren who were arguing whether gospel meetings still have an effective place in the work of the church. One brother contended that they are a waste of time and resources. The other brother argued for the opposing view.This writer is a firm believer in the value of concentrated studies, whether they be gospel meetings, lectureships, or sermon series. If well planned and enthusiastically supported by the host congregation, I’m convinced that such efforts can deliver immense spiritual benefits to those outside of Christ, as well as a tool of encouragement to the saints.
The problem with the above types of studies is not with the concept, but with the execution. Too often, the local congregation does very little in preparing for a meeting or lectureship, yet they expect sensational results. Not only will that system not work with much of anything in everyday life, it is a certainty that it will not work in the Lord’s kingdom.
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—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets
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