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Lesson 6

Lesson 6. The Test of Ministry Preparation . The use of the test of ministry preparation . God uses the tests of ministry preparation to build and make grow , not to tear down those whom He called. Purpose of the Test: . To assess and examine the true inner attitudes

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Lesson 6

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  1. Lesson 6 The Test of Ministry Preparation

  2. The use of the test of ministry preparation • God uses the tests of ministry preparation to build and make grow, not to tear down those whom He called.

  3. Purpose of the Test: • To assess and examine • the true inner attitudes • and motives of those • whom He calls • (1 Timothy 3:10)

  4. Purpose of the Test: • To sort out those who are • reallycalled by God • To equip those whom God • called with spiritual • understanding needed to • help people

  5. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 1.Time Test • The leader’s patience is tried • The purpose: for growth in faith Illustration: Abraham (Gen.12-18) • Ishmael was born when he was 86 • Isaac was born when he was 100

  6. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 2.Word Test • The leader experiences • circumstances that seem • to nullify the written or • living word of God • The purpose: to depend on God alone Illustration: Joseph Genesis 37-45

  7. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 3.Character Test • The leader’s worldly • character must be eliminated • The purpose: leader’s own true inward self be exposed andmust call more on God’s grace Illustration: Samuel (1 Sam. 2-3)

  8. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 4.Motivation Test • The inner and outer forces • influencing his decision • making process are tested • The purpose: to disclose in a leader his innerdrives and

  9. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 4.Motivation Test • The purpose: purify them into desires for the glory of God Illustration: Balaam, (Num. 22-24)

  10. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 5.Servant Test • The leader’s humility is tested by • asking him to do menial tasks that • seem below his high calling in • God • The purpose: to discern the leader’s commitment to service

  11. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 5.Servant Test • The purpose: if he really desires to help and to serve or to be popular Illustration: Elisha (1 Kings 19)

  12. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 6.Wilderness Test • The leader is put in a materially • and spiritually dry or desolate • place • The purpose: to appreciate the good things God has put in his life and

  13. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 6.Wilderness Test • The purpose: to strip the leader of all the wisdom and ways of the world and to teach him the ways of His Spirit Illustration: Moses (Exodus 2-3)

  14. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 7.Patience Test • The leader’s expectation is not • fulfilled on time • The purpose: for all the leader’s right be yielded to the Lord Jesus Christ

  15. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 7.Patience Test • The leader’s expectation is not • fulfilled on time Illustration: Noah (Gen. 5-7) • at 500 years, start building the ark • At 600 years, flood came

  16. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 8.Frustration Test • The leader’s ministry and life’s • goal can’t be achieved • The purpose: to re-examine his spiritual priorities Illustration: Paul (2 Corinthians 11)

  17. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 9.Discouragement Test • The leader is place in a • disheartening situation that will • deprive his courage in the Lord • The purpose: to meet God in prayer Illustration: Elijah (1 Kings 19)

  18. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 10.Self-will Test • The test wherein God’s will • counters with man’s plan • The purpose: to subject man’s will to God’s will Illustration: The Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 26)

  19. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 11.Usage Test • The leader is put on the shelf • The purpose: leader depends too heavily on his actual service rather than the Lord himself for joy and spiritual fulfillment

  20. Deep Valleys that every Leader must Face: 11.Usage Test • The purpose: - to humble the leader • to purify the motives • of the leader • to deepen the message • of the leader Illustration: John the Baptist (Matt. 3 Mark 1, Luke 1, 3, John 1)

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