‘The Real Pains Of An Apostolic Leader.’
Galatians 4:19-20.
a) He feels that the Church are like his own children.
b) He feels like he is going through the anguish of giving birth to them again.
c) This anguish is until Christ be formed in them.
d) He:-
1- Wished that he could be present with them at the time of writing.
2- Wished that he could change his tone of voice towards them.
3- Was perplexed about them.
(This QT shows to me The Real Pains Of An Apostolic Leader)
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‘The Noise And Powerlessness Of False Religion.
1 Kings 18:25-29.
a) 1 Kings 18:25. Baal worship was a false religion. Elijah challenged them:-
1- Regarding their choices.
2- Regarding their preparation for worship.
3- Regarding their numbers.
4- Regarding their prayer.
5- Regarding the ability of their god.
b) 1 Kings 18:26. There was no answer at all to their very active worship and prayer.
c) 1 Kings 18:27. Elijah challenged them to continue.
d) 1 Kings 18:28. They even mutilated themselves attempting to make their god hear them.
e) 1 Kings 18:29. They went on all afternoon and evening. Right through the exhausting heat of the day. From their god there was no:-
1- Voice.
2- Answer.
3- Attention.
(Through this Second one I am aware of The Noise And Powerlessness Of False Religion)
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Chris.
Here is the heart of a real Leader of the Church. He was geographically away from the Church and yet he longed to be present with them to help them through their difficult times. Apostle Paul really had a sense of identification with the Galatian Churches and he loved them, that is why he sent them this strong message.
