‘True Apostles.’
a) Romans 16:7; Luke 6:13. Should be highly respected followers of Christ.
b) Matthew 10:5; Mark 3:14. Their ministry began from a pattern team of twelve members.
c) Mark 6:30. Submitted their ministry to Jesus Christ.
d) Mark 6:31. Were busy rather than important.
e) Luke 11:49; Acts 4:18; 5:18. Can expect martyrdom and persecution.
f) Luke 17:5. Realise their need for Faith.
g) Luke 24:10. Listen to other relevant people.
h) Acts 2:43; 4:33; 5:12. Did the works of God as the Holy Spirit filled them.
i) Acts 4:35 & 37. Were responsible for charitable ministry to the poor people.
j) Acts 5:29. Were committed to obeying God.
k) Acts 6:4. Spend their time in Prayer and Teaching the Word.
l) Acts 6:6. Prayed for and laid their hands on new Deacons.
m) Acts 8:14; 9:27-28; 15:2-6. Supervised ministry in new Churches.
n) Acts 8:18. Imparted the fullness of the Holy Spirit to Believers.
o) Romans 1:5. Are to bring the Nations into Obedience to the Lord.
p) 1 Corinthians 12:28. Are appointed by the Lord in the Church and not above it.
(Through this QT I esteem the Ministry of True Apostles)
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‘Hope In God.’
a) 1 Peter 1:21; Acts 24:15. Because we place Faith in the Resurrection of Christ.
b) Psalm 42:5 & 11; 43:5. Comes from our soul.
c) Psalm 78:7. Is something we need to be consistent about.
d) 1 Timothy 5:5. Means that we are prayerful.
(This Second one reminds me to always Hope In God)
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Chris.
We should be emulating the Apostles in that our ministries are centred upon the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Head of the Church so, as the Living Head, He still imparts life, direction and instruction into His Church by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.
