Rev. Lawrence Fung is the main evening speaker at WCCCC 2018 at Mount Hermon. Our theme verse for 2018 is: "We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God." (2 Corinthians 5:20, NIV) 3rd of 3 evening messages. Presented at West Coast Chinese Christian Conference, December 2018.

1. Beloved agent of blessings
Luke 10:1-24
A. Some reflections on church’s traditions on evangelism
 Employ different programs to attract people to church
 Employ gospel salesman or consumerism approaches
 Employ the concept of conquering all nations for Christ
B. The calling of Abram is to be the agent of blessings (Genesis 12:1-3）
Being blessed – to be blessings – blessings to all nations
C. The teaching of our Lord Jesus is to be agent of blessings (Matthew 5:41-45a; 7:1-2)
 Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.
 Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.
 Jesus’ strategy: hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence.
 Only loving your enemy and forgiveness can drive away hate and darkness.
 Bless others in the same manner you want to be blessed!
D. The goal of early church – to be agent of blessings (Acts 2:44-47）
Jesus mission strategy:
 Look for son of peace（target of blessings）(Luke 10:5-6)
 Genuine love and caring (Matthew 10:11-13)
 Not con______ing but con_____ing (Romans 12:2)
 Not _______tional but _________tional (Matthew 5:13a,14; John 1:14)
 Post-modern generation appreciates genuine life story
 Learn from the Greek model of influence

2. E. The priority of Jesus – relationship with His Father (Luke 10:17-20)
Desire relationship with God more than your accomplishment for Him
F. The drives of Paul’s ministry – his relationship with Christ (2 Cor. 5:13-15)
______________ for Christ
To be loved, to love, and to be channel of love to all nations