Building a Biblical Legacy

Eric Rutherford leads the first session of an all-day workshop on building a biblical legacy. He discusses the importance of thinking long-term and intentionally planning one's legacy of faith to impact future generations for Christ. (Recorded 2022)

Show Notes

Key Takeaways:

A biblical legacy requires thinking decades or centuries into the future, not just for short-term gains or outcomes.

We must begin with the end in mind and consider what we want our obituary and legacy to convey about our faith.

God has given us resources, talents, opportunities, and his Word to use for his purposes - we will be accountable for what we do with what he has given.

Examples like George Mueller and Dave Eubanks demonstrate the long-term impact one can have by faithfully serving God and equipping others to do the same.

Discussion Highlights:

[00:23:00] - Discussion of the parable of the minas from Luke 19 and what Jesus will ask us to account for regarding what we have done with what he has given us.

[00:32:00] - A friend's experience facing possible death that made him realize he wanted to stand before God having done more than just believed.

[00:35:00] - Description of Jeff Landon's ministry and the ripple effects it continues to have through people like Matt Watson years later.

Resources Mentioned:

The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Free Burma Rangers ministry of Dave Eubanks

Biographical information on George Mueller's orphanage ministry

Closing Thoughts:

Eric emphasizes the need to plan intentionally and consider our long-term goals for building God's kingdom as we embark on leaving a biblical legacy that will impact generations to come for Christ.

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