Teacher: Pastor Chet Lowe
Main Scriptures: Ephesians 4, Mark 3
Date of Message: November 6, 2022
- Mark is a teacher, and he’s going to teach us how to do the work of the ministry by using Jesus’ ministry as an example (Ephesians 4:11-12)
- Mark 3:7-12
- Do the work of the ministry (Fulfill it…2 Timothy 4:5)
- The activity of the ministry drew more people to be ministered to
- Jesus
- used the gift of administration to plan and prepare for ministry
- wasn’t overwhelmed by the numbers, resentful of their motives or deterred by His enemies
- put the word of God into action (James 1:22-25)
- knew demons were real and wouldn’t do the work of the ministry in the way of the world (Matthew 25:41)
- Jesus
- The activity of the ministry drew more people to be ministered to
- Do the work of the ministry (Fulfill it…2 Timothy 4:5)
- Mark 3:13-19
- Raise up disciples to do the work of the ministry
- Jesus prayed (Matthew 9:37-38) THEN made disciples (Luke 6:12-13)
- Jesus
- wanted to make disciples
- was with them
- appointed them
- sent them out to preach
- empowered them to heal
- Preaching the Gospel and doing the ministry ALWAYS go hand-in-hand
- Jesus
- Jesus prayed (Matthew 9:37-38) THEN made disciples (Luke 6:12-13)
- Raise up disciples to do the work of the ministry
- Mark 3:20-30
- Press on despite the pressure of doing ministry
- Mark had abandoned ministry and knew this pressure personally
- There is pressure from loved ones to “protect yourself” and “defend your rights”
- We need to purpose to stay on the offense and minister even to our enemies
- He warns in order to save
- As long as people are alive, there is an opportunity for salvation
- He warns in order to save
- Mark had abandoned ministry and knew this pressure personally
- Press on despite the pressure of doing ministry
- Mark 3:31-35
- Make the will of God your priority
- Jesus has a plan and purpose for the ministry He’s called you to
- Make the will of God your priority
Selah Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 4:5 “…fulfill your ministry.”
Challenge to Change: Get involved with ministry this week, and volunteer to serve!