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)
• 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
• 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
• 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

Selah Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 4:5 “…fulfill your ministry.”

Challenge to Change: Get involved with ministry this week, and volunteer to serve!