Who is This Man
What Leadership in The Church Does The Good News Require? Agó : to bear, bring, carry, lead Goals of leaders in Acts
To obey God rather than men (5:29) To complete task of testifying to the gospel (20:24) Help the weak (20:35)
Qualifications
Unschooled, ordinary men…noted these men had been with Jesus (4:13) Men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom (6:3)
Duty
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call. (2:39) This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. (9:15) The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea. (11:29) Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. (13:2) He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. (17:26) I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. (20:24) I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscie nce to this day. (23:1)
Characteristics/Actions
Full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom (6:3, 11:24) Prayed (1:14, 6:4, 6:6, 9:40, 20:36, 21:5) Knowledge of Scripture (2:17, 15:15) Had right priorities/mission (5:29, 6:4, 20:20, 20:35) Fulfilled duty (9:15, 11:29, 13:2, 20:24, 21:13, 23:1) Delegated responsibly (6:3) Unified (1:14, 2:1, 2:44, 6:5) Submission (11:17) Non-discriminatory/inclusive (10:34) Encouragers (11:23, 14:22, 15:32, 16:40, 18:23, 20:1, 20:2, 20:20) Courageous (4:13) Hard workers (20:34-35) Exemplary behavior (20:33) Fasted/laying on of hands (6:6, 13:2, 13:3, 14:23) Follow and take part in the continuing discussion Acts on the church website under the MX Blog. The audio and handout can also be found there. http://mcknightcrossings.org/mission-alive
To obey God rather than men (5:29) To complete task of testifying to the gospel (20:24) Help the weak (20:35)
Qualifications
Unschooled, ordinary men…noted these men had been with Jesus (4:13) Men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom (6:3)
Duty
The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call. (2:39) This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. (9:15) The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea. (11:29) Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them. (13:2) He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. (17:26) I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given me – the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. (20:24) I have fulfilled my duty to God in all good conscie nce to this day. (23:1)
Characteristics/Actions
Full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom (6:3, 11:24) Prayed (1:14, 6:4, 6:6, 9:40, 20:36, 21:5) Knowledge of Scripture (2:17, 15:15) Had right priorities/mission (5:29, 6:4, 20:20, 20:35) Fulfilled duty (9:15, 11:29, 13:2, 20:24, 21:13, 23:1) Delegated responsibly (6:3) Unified (1:14, 2:1, 2:44, 6:5) Submission (11:17) Non-discriminatory/inclusive (10:34) Encouragers (11:23, 14:22, 15:32, 16:40, 18:23, 20:1, 20:2, 20:20) Courageous (4:13) Hard workers (20:34-35) Exemplary behavior (20:33) Fasted/laying on of hands (6:6, 13:2, 13:3, 14:23) Follow and take part in the continuing discussion Acts on the church website under the MX Blog. The audio and handout can also be found there. http://mcknightcrossings.org/mission-alive
