Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Apostles » Specially devoted to the office of the ministry
But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
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For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God.
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Consecration » Examples of personal
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the Lord, and with him 200,000 courageous men;
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But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
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After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
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“For the leaders who took the lead in Israel,
For the people who volunteered [for battle],
Bless the Lord!
Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne];
In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
Not only [did they give materially] as we had hoped, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us [as His representatives] by the will of God [disregarding their personal interests and giving as much as they possibly could].
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Deacon » Selected by the people
Now about this time, when the number of the disciples was greatly increasing, complaint was made by the Hellenists (the Greek-speaking Jews) against the [native] Hebrews because their widows were being overlooked and neglected in the daily ministration (distribution of relief). So the Twelve [apostles] convened the multitude of the disciples and said, It is not seemly or desirable or right that we should have to give up or neglect [preaching] the Word of God in order to attend to serving at tables and superintending the distribution of food. Therefore select out from among yourselves, brethren, seven men of good and attested character and repute, full of the [Holy] Spirit and wisdom, whom we may assign to look after this business and duty. read more.
But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. And the suggestion pleased the whole assembly, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith (a strong and welcome belief that Jesus is the Messiah) and full of and controlled by the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte (convert) from Antioch. These they presented to the apostles, who after prayer laid their hands on them.
But we will continue to devote ourselves steadfastly to prayer and the ministry of the Word. And the suggestion pleased the whole assembly, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith (a strong and welcome belief that Jesus is the Messiah) and full of and controlled by the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte (convert) from Antioch. These they presented to the apostles, who after prayer laid their hands on them.
Ministers » Should preach » With constancy
But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
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preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.
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The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
and next to him Amasiah the son of Zichri, who volunteered for the Lord, and with him 200,000 courageous men;
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But we will [continue to] devote ourselves [steadfastly] to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
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After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
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“For the leaders who took the lead in Israel,
For the people who volunteered [for battle],
Bless the Lord!
Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne];
In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
Not only [did they give materially] as we had hoped, but first they gave themselves to the Lord and to us [as His representatives] by the will of God [disregarding their personal interests and giving as much as they possibly could].
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