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Series: The Importance of... The Importance Of Helpers

Series: The Importance of... The Importance Of Helpers. The Importance Of Helpers In the beginning... Genesis 2:18(KJV) 18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

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Series: The Importance of... The Importance Of Helpers

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  1. Series: The Importance of... The Importance Of Helpers

  2. The Importance Of Helpers In the beginning... Genesis 2:18(KJV) 18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:18(NKJV) 18And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.”

  3. The Importance Of Helpers Helpers are a key item of our every day life, as God desires in our lives

  4. The Importance Of Helpers Furthering the human race

  5. The Importance Of Helpers • Furthering the human race • Companionship (he was alone)

  6. The Importance Of Helpers Equality in life, yet a difference in the roles

  7. The Importance Of Helpers Togetherness that strengthens not demeans

  8. The Importance Of Helpers Togetherness that strengthens not demeans Helpfulness that increases not take away

  9. The Importance Of Helpers Togetherness that strengthens not demeans Helpfulness that increases not take away Agreeableness that complements not controls

  10. The Importance Of Helpers Example of Moses Exodus 17:8 - 138Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim. 9And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.”

  11. The Importance Of Helpers 10So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. 13So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

  12. The Importance Of Helpers Jesus’ recognition of the importance of helpers

  13. The Importance Of Helpers Matthew 18:20(KJV) 20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

  14. The Importance Of Helpers Inner-circle (Peter, James, and John)

  15. The Importance Of Helpers Inner-circle (Peter, James, and John) The twelve

  16. The Importance Of Helpers Inner-circle (Peter, James, and John) The twelve The seventy Luke 10:1-2(NKJV) 1After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.

  17. The Importance Of Helpers Inner-circle (Peter, James, and John) The twelve The seventy Himself Holy Spirit

  18. The Importance Of Helpers John 14:26(NKJV) 26But the Helper[Comforter], the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 15:26(NKJV) 26“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. John 16:7(NKJV) 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.

  19. The Importance Of Helpers The early church’s recognition of the importance of helpers

  20. The Importance Of Helpers Matthias chosen to replace Judas Iscariot – Acts 1:26

  21. The Importance Of Helpers Matthias chosen to replace Judas Iscariot – Acts 1:26 Peter and John working together (early on)

  22. The Importance Of Helpers Matthias chosen to replace Judas Iscariot – Acts 1:26 Peter and John working together (early on) Appointing of seven deacons to help the widows – Acts 6

  23. The Importance Of Helpers • Matthias chosen to replace Judas Iscariot – Acts 1:26 • Peter and John working together (early on) • Appointing of seven deacons to help the widows – Acts 6 • Barnabus willing to help Saul of Tarsus at Jerusalem – Acts 9:26-27

  24. The Importance Of Helpers Acts 9:26-27(KJV) 26And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

  25. The Importance Of Helpers • Matthias chosen to replace Judas Iscariot – Acts 1:26 • Peter and John working together (early on) • Appointing of seven deacons to help the widows – Acts 6 • Barnabus willing to help Saul of Tarsus at Jerusalem – Acts 9:26-27 • Sending of Barnabas to the believers - • Acts 11:22-26

  26. The Importance Of Helpers Acts 11:22-26(NKJV) 22Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. 23When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. 24For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. 25Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. 26And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

  27. The Importance Of Helpers Paul’s need of help and helpers along the way

  28. The Importance Of Helpers His dependence on the Holy Spirit

  29. The Importance Of Helpers His dependence on the Holy Spirit His need for help almost immediately Acts 9:23-25(KJV) 23And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.

  30. The Importance Of Helpers His dependence on the Holy Spirit His need for help almost immediately His joining forces with Barnabas

  31. The Importance Of Helpers Acts 13:2-5(NKJV) 2As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. 4So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant.

  32. The Importance Of Helpers His dependence on the Holy Spirit His need for help almost immediately His joining forces with Barnabas His working with Silas

  33. The Importance Of Helpers Acts 15:36-41(NKJV) 36Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.” 37Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. 38But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work.

  34. The Importance Of Helpers 39Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; 40but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. 41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

  35. The Importance Of Helpers Advantage of helpers

  36. The Importance Of Helpers Help

  37. The Importance Of Helpers Help Strengthen each other

  38. The Importance Of Helpers Help Strengthen each other Embolden each other

  39. The Importance Of Helpers Help Strengthen each other Embolden each other Guard against discouragement

  40. The Importance Of Helpers Help Strengthen each other Embolden each other Guard against discouragement Guard against burnout

  41. The Importance Of Helpers Help Strengthen each other Embolden each other Guard against discouragement Guard against burnout Bring effectiveness to their work

  42. The Importance Of Helpers Help Strengthen each other Embolden each other Guard against discouragement Guard against burnout Bring effectiveness to their work Accomplish things they cannot without each other

  43. The Importance Of Helpers Ecclesiastes 4:9-12(NKJV) 9 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone?12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

  44. The Importance Of Helpers Need for helpers in ministry

  45. The Importance Of Helpers Too few to do! Luke 10:2(NKJV) 2Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.

  46. The Importance Of Helpers Too few to do! Plenty work to do

  47. The Importance Of Helpers Too few to do! Plenty work to do We can rescue those in great peril with each other’s help

  48. The Importance Of Helpers Too few to do! Plenty work to do We can rescue those in great peril with each other’s help We can be obedient to God’s desire for our lives

  49. The Importance Of Helpers Too few to do! Plenty work to do We can rescue those in great peril with each other’s help We can be obedient to God’s desire for our lives We can be a blessing to each other and to those in need

  50. The Importance Of Helpers Too few to do! Plenty work to do We can rescue those in great peril with each other’s help We can be obedient to God’s desire for our lives We can be a blessing to each other and to those in need We can rejoice greatly when we serve together

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