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THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR PT.2. 1.)The Pastor is a gift. (Eph.4:8-11/Jeremiah 3:15) 2.)The Pastor is to equip the saints to do ministry (Eph.4:8-11).
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THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR PT.2 1.)The Pastor is a gift. (Eph.4:8-11/Jeremiah 3:15) 2.)The Pastor is to equip the saints to do ministry (Eph.4:8-11). 3.)The Pastor is to feed the saints with knowledge (this keeps us from being destroyed) and understanding (this gives us direction) Jeremiah 3:15. 4.)The Pastor is to have God’s agenda at heart (Jeremiah 3:15).
THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR PT.2 2 Timothy 2:15 (VS.15) “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” KJV 5.)Paul is speaking to Timothy who is his young protégé. a.)Every Pastor ought to have a mentor. #Godly mentorships accelerate the time it takes to get things done.
THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR PT.2 2 Timothy 2:15 (VS.15) “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” KJV 6.)Paul commands Timothy TO STUDY! a.)Every Pastor ought to be a well studied pastor. (see Acts 6:1-4) #I cannot feed you anything I don’t know or understand myself. #The presentation of the Pastor’s message ought to be a sign that he studies.
THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR PT.2 2 Timothy 2:15 (VS.15) “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” KJV 7.)Timothy is to study TO SEEK GOD’S APPROVAL! a.)Every Pastor ought to be a Pastor who seeks to impress God; NOT people. #My job is to please God; not NRS. #If NRS is on God’s agenda which I believe that we are, then NRS is most satisfied when God is pleased!
THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR PT.2 2 Timothy 2:15 (VS.15) “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” KJV 8.)Timothy is to correctly explain God’s WORD! a.)Every Pastor ought to give a clear, precise, correct, and relevant WORD from God to his people. #When you leave church, you ought to have something you can sink your teeth into that can help you.