ARTICLES IN THIS SERIES 1) The early church worked out their leadership based on the mission and method of Jesus. 2) The elders were the pastors in the early church. 3) The elders managed the tasks they were responsible for through delegation. 4) The elders delegated ministry to all disciples, also known as servants (diakonos,…
Blessed to be a blessing!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Isaiah 36-39 “There will be peace and security in my lifetime.” (Isaiah 39:8) Hezekiah starts off humble and dependent on God for life. He prays for Jerusalem’s protection, and for his health to be restored. But when Babylon’s envoys come, he is boastful and proud. When God warns of coming judgment, he is…
Leadership in the early church (5)
ARTICLES IN THIS SERIES 1) The early church worked out their leadership based on the mission and method of Jesus. 2) The elders were the pastors in the early church. 3) The elders managed the tasks they were responsible for through delegation. 4) The elders delegated ministry to all disciples, also known as servants (diakonos,…
Leadership in the early church (4)
ARTICLES IN THIS SERIES 1) The early church worked out their leadership based on the mission and method of Jesus. 2) The elders were the pastors in the early church. 3) The elders managed the tasks they were responsible for through delegation. 4) The elders delegated ministry to all disciples, also known as servants (diakonos,…
Choosing the way to get there!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Isaiah 34-35 “The Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way.” (Isaiah 35:8) Isaiah is prophecying a day of wrath and judgment (Isaiah 34:2,8). He will allow the nations to experience the consequence of their wickedness. But He will also provide a way out through that wilderness. It will…
Leadership in the early church (3)
ARTICLES IN THIS SERIES 1) The early church worked out their leadership based on the mission and method of Jesus. 2) The elders were the pastors in the early church. 3) The elders managed the tasks they were responsible for through delegation. 4) The elders delegated ministry to all disciples, also known as servants (diakonos,…
Leadership in the early church (2)
ARTICLES IN THIS SERIES 1) The early church worked out their leadership based on the mission and method of Jesus. 2) The elders were the pastors in the early church. 3) The elders managed the tasks they were responsible for through delegation. 4) The elders delegated ministry to all disciples, also known as servants (diakonos,…
Eating with sinners?
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 15:1-7 “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” (Luke 15:2) Jesus is getting in trouble for being gracious to sinners. Notice what Jesus does not do, He does not join in with them in their sin. Jesus treats them as real people who need God’s grace to return home. Yes they…
Leadership in the early church (1)
ARTICLES IN THIS SERIES 1) The early church worked out their leadership based on the mission and method of Jesus. 2) The elders were the pastors in the early church. 3) The elders managed the tasks they were responsible for through delegation. 4) The elders delegated ministry to all disciples, also known as servants (diakonos,…
The cost of following Jesus!?
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 14:25-35 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate… cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:26) How can Jesus want us to hate anyone, most of all our family? But then He adds “even our own life”, which gives us a clue what He means. Jesus is using hyperbole – an extreme…