THE TRUTH
IS LIKE
A BIG MAC
Part Three
Introduction
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Our job is to teach others the truth of God’s word.
One simple way is to follow the example of Jesus
and teach by parables.
Jesus used simple truths in His teaching.
Comparing spiritual things with material things
helped people to understand easier.
Introduction
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We have presented the importance of the truth and
the salvation that can result.
We compared the truth to a McDonalds Big-Mac
sandwich.
Today we are going to make some more
comparisons along the same line of thought.
The church is compared to McDonalds.
The Beginning
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McDonald's began in 1940 when Dick and Mac
McDonald opened a restaurant in San Bernardino,
California.
The first franchised restaurant opened in 1955 in
Des Plaines, Illinois and was owned by Ray Kroc.
The company grew by following strict guidelines
established by Ray Kroc
The Beginning
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Established by God before the foundation of the world
Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in
parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret
from the foundation of the world.
Mathew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his
right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the
kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
world:
The Beginning
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Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him
before the foundation of the world, that we should be
holy and without blame before him in love:
Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered
since the foundation of the world: but now once in the
end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by
the sacrifice of himself.
1Peter 1:20 Who verily was foreordained before the
foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last
times for you,
The Beginning
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Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are
Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church”
Jesus purchased the church with His own blood.
Acts 20:28 “Take heed therefore unto yourselves,
and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost
hath made you overseers, to feed the church of
God, which he hath purchased with his own blood”.
A Name
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The McDonald brothers decided to name their
restaurant after their name.
Over time it became famous and kept the name.
The name of the church is one that designates the
founder and owner. Jesus Christ.
Romans 16:16 “the churches of Christ salute you”
A Name
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Acts 4:7 And when they had set them in the midst, they
asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done
this?
Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the
people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of
Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from
the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before
you whole.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for
there is none other name under heaven given among
men, whereby we must be saved.
Strict Guidelines
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There is a book you will find in every McDonalds.
This book is their “bible”.
It is the instruction manual.
Every McDonalds store is guided by these strict
guidelines.
Any store that does not comply, will be warned and
their franchise might be taken away from them.
Strict Guidelines
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We have a book that details how we operate.
We know if we do not follow the guidelines, our
place in heaven can be removed.
Acts 16:4,5 “Now while they were passing through
the cities, they were delivering the decrees which
had been decided upon by the apostles and elders
who were in Jerusalem, for them to observe, So the
churches were being established in the faith, and
were increasing in number daily.”
A Mission
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McDonald's brand mission is to be our customers'
favorite place and way to eat. Our worldwide
operations are aligned around a global strategy
called the Plan to Win, which center on an
exceptional customer experience – People, Products,
Place, Price and Promotion. We are committed to
continuously improving our operations and
enhancing our customers' experience. (from their
web site)
Value System
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Notice as we cover these one by one the similarity
to the values given to us from the Bible.
Just another reason to show that God’s plans work
and are effective, and those who follow the
principles and guidelines of God’s plans will be
successful.
Value System
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We place the customer experience at the core of all we do. Our
customers are the reason for our existence. We demonstrate our
appreciation by providing them with high quality food and superior
service in a clean, welcoming environment, at a great value. Our
goal is quality, service, cleanliness and value (QSC&V) for each and
every customer, each and every time.
We are committed to our people. We provide opportunity, nurture
talent, develop leaders and reward achievement. We believe that a
team of well-trained individuals with diverse backgrounds and
experiences, working together in an environment that fosters respect
and drives high levels of engagement, is essential to our continued
success.
Value System
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We believe in the McDonald’s System. McDonald’s
business model, depicted by our “three-legged stool” of
owner/operators, suppliers, and company employees, is
our foundation, and balancing the interests of all three
groups is key.
We operate our business ethically. Sound ethics is
good business. At McDonald’s, we hold ourselves and
conduct our business to high standards of fairness,
honesty, and integrity. We are individually accountable
and collectively responsible.
Value System
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We give back to our communities. We take seriously the
responsibilities that come with being a leader. We help our
customers build better communities, support Ronald McDonald House
Charities, and leverage our size, scope and resources to help make
the world a better place.
We grow our business profitably. McDonald’s is a publicly traded
company. As such, we work to provide sustained profitable growth
for our shareholders. This requires a continuous focus on our
customers and the health of our system.
We strive continually to improve. We are a learning organization
that aims to anticipate and respond to changing customer, employee
and system needs through constant evolution and innovation.
Conclusion
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Obviously there are other comparisons that could be made,
but time does not permit.
We must be mindful of what God has done for us and know
how to explain to others about salvation and the importance
of the Truth.
In order for the truth to be effective for an individual, they
must accept it as it is and without compromise.
You can use this method to teach one in this manner and not
be guilty of blasphemy or disrespect. This method could also
be easy to remember.
But remember there is no substitute for the real thing. The
Bible. The Word of God.