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1 Timothy 3:4
one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Timeethics, personalChildren, needs ofFamilies, Nature OfLove, And The WorldResponsibility, For God's WorldMinisters, Should BeParents Duty To ChildrenAuthority Of DisciplesFamiliesChurch Of GodFamily LoveLove And FamilyFamily FirstMoney ManagementLeadership QualitiesdignityOrder In The Home

Titus 1:6
one who is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of wildness or rebellion. Verse ConceptsFaultsevangelists, identity ofHeads Of The FamilyLove, In RelationshipsMonogamyOrder In The HomePeacemakersBishops, QualificationsDissipationPeaceablenessBishops, DutiesMarriage ControlledThose Who Had FaithHusband And WifeThe ElderlyA Good HusbandLeadership Qualitieseldersbehavioraccusations

Luke 6:13
When daylight came, He summoned His disciples, and He chose 12 of them—He also named them apostles: Verse ConceptsOrdinationTwelve DisciplesChosen DisciplesChrist With His Disciples

Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, “Go! For this man is My chosen instrument to take My name to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. Verse Conceptsevangelism, motivation forElection, Description OfElection, Characteristics OfGentiles, In NtChosen InstrumentsMinistry, Qualifications ForMission, Of The ChurchWork, Divine And HumanNames And Titles For The ChristianBearingPreaching Gospel To ForeignersSpeaking In Christ's NameChosen DisciplesGentile RulersThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

Luke 6:13
When daylight came, He summoned His disciples, and He chose 12 of them—He also named them apostles: Verse ConceptsOrdinationTwelve DisciplesChosen DisciplesChrist With His Disciples

Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, “Go! For this man is My chosen instrument to take My name to Gentiles, kings, and the Israelites. Verse Conceptsevangelism, motivation forElection, Description OfElection, Characteristics OfGentiles, In NtChosen InstrumentsMinistry, Qualifications ForMission, Of The ChurchWork, Divine And HumanNames And Titles For The ChristianBearingPreaching Gospel To ForeignersSpeaking In Christ's NameChosen DisciplesGentile RulersThe Gospel To Jew And Gentile

John 5:35
John was a burning and shining lamp, and for a time you were willing to enjoy his light. Verse ConceptsRadiancyRadiant LivesLight Of God's PeopleSeasons Changing

2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.” Verse ConceptsAmbassadorsevangelism, motivation forenvoyImportunity, Towards PeopleParticipation, In ChristPaul, Apostle To GentilesPriesthood, In NtWitnessing, Approaches ToDuties Of Christian ServantsThe Call Of GodMinisters, Description OfAppealing To GodAmbassadors, Figurative UsePeace Made Through ChristAmbassadors For ChristReconciliation with GodReconciliationreunitingCall To Action

2 Corinthians 8:23
As for Titus, he is my partner and coworker serving you; as for our brothers, they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. Verse ConceptsFellowship, In Christian ServiceFellow WorkersApostles, Descriptionpartnership

2 Corinthians 4:5
For we are not proclaiming ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves because of Jesus. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchLordship, Of Jesus ChristPaul, Apostle To GentilesServanthood, In Life Of BelieversSlavery, SpiritualJesus Christ, LordMinisters, Way They Should TeachSuffering For Christ's SakePreaching ChristNot MeChrist Is My LordChanging Yourselfpreaching

1 Corinthians 4:1
A person should consider us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of God’s mysteries. Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchBeing A ServantSecrecyMinisters, Description OfResponsibilityVolunteeringMoney Managementsecrets

2 Corinthians 6:4
But as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything:

by great endurance, by afflictions,
by hardship, by difficulties,
 Verse ConceptsPatience, In Christian LivingServanthood, In Life Of BelieversServants Of The LordCharacter Of SaintsTroubleMinisters, Should BeAssistantsChrist's Disciples Will SufferCommending OneselfEnduringEnduranceKindness As A Fruit Of The SpiritOvercoming Hard TimesHardshipPatience In Hard TimesOvercoming ObstaclesChristians Are Called Servants Of God

2 Corinthians 6:1
Working together with Him, we also appeal to you, “Don’t receive God’s grace in vain.” Verse Conceptsencouragement, examples ofGrace, And Christian LifeParticipation, In ChristProcrastinationWasteWork, Divine And HumanUseless ReligionThe Grace Given To MenGod's GraceWorking Together

Deuteronomy 33:1
This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave the Israelites before his death. Verse ConceptsMan Of GodPeople Who Blessed Others

Philippians 2:25
But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need— Verse ConceptsGood FriendsFellowship, In Christian ServiceAliancesFellow WorkersMessengerMissionaries, Support ForSoldiersVisitingFriendship, Examples Ofministering

Revelation 1:20
The secret of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven gold lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Verse ConceptsThe Golden LampstandLampsRight Hand Of GodSymbolsNames And Titles For The ChurchAngels, Nt AppearancesSeven PeopleSeven SpiritsSeven LightsAngels Interacting With People

Revelation 1:20
The secret of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven gold lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Verse ConceptsThe Golden LampstandLampsRight Hand Of GodSymbolsNames And Titles For The ChurchAngels, Nt AppearancesSeven PeopleSeven SpiritsSeven LightsAngels Interacting With People

Colossians 1:25
I have become its servant, according to God’s administration that was given to me for you, to make God’s message fully known, Verse ConceptsTitles And Names Of MinistersThe Word Of GodResponsibilityServing GodMinistryServing The Churchservanthood

Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus:

To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons. Verse ConceptsDeaconsAttending ChurchApostles, Function In Early ChurchLettersOfficersOverseersPaul, Apostle To GentilesRankSaintsServanthood, In Life Of BelieversShepherds, As Church LeaderUnion With Christ, Significance OfChurch, Examples OfAll Believers Are SaintsUs In GodAnxiety And DepressionServant Leadership

2 Timothy 2:24
The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient, Verse ConceptsAttitudes, to other peopleGrace, In Human RelationshipsGrudgesKindnessResentment, Against PeopleServants Of The LordTeachersTemperViolenceMinisters, Should BeArguingAvoid QuarrelsBe Patient!Slaves Of GodBeing PatientServant Leadershipservanthoodpatientpatientsstriving

1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. Verse ConceptsAppreciationAttending Churchelders, in the churchDoctrine, CommunicatedChurch Authority, Of EldarsdiligenceBishops, DutiesThe Benefits Of LaborTeachersHonorHonouring RulersMinistry, In The ChurchOfficersOld Age, Attitudes ToRankBishops, QualificationsWorthinessTeaching In The ChurchDouble MoneyThe Fact Of ToilGiving Money To The ChurchLeadersDutyExamples of LeadershipWorthSuccess And Hard WorkThe Elderlyeldersdoctrine

Jeremiah 23:4
I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, nor will any be missing.” This is the Lord’s declaration. Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdFeeding The FlockAll PeopleThose Not FearingMissing Someone

Ephesians 3:7
I was made a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the working of His power. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsGiftsevangelism, motivation forMinistry, Qualifications ForPower, God's SavingServanthood, In Life Of BelieversStrength, SpiritualPower Of God, DescribedGifts Of GodGod Showed His PowerOther Gifts Of GodThe Grace Given To MenPrivileges of saintsthe Gifts of GodServingGod's GraceServing GodWorking For GodSpreading The GospelExerciseMinistryMercy And Graceefficiency

Jeremiah 3:15
I will give you shepherds who are loyal to Me, and they will shepherd you with knowledge and skill. Verse ConceptsGod, As ShepherdSpiritual FoodGuidance, From Godly PeopleHeart, DivineShepherds, As Kings And LeadersWisdom, Human ImportanceFeeding The FlockFeeding AnimalsAcquiring KnowledgeLeadersGivingServant LeadershipReflecting God's Heart

Romans 15:16
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of God’s good news. My purpose is that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. Verse ConceptsAcceptance, divineevangelists, ministry ofevangelism, nature ofHoliness, Believers' Growth InMinistry, Qualifications ForMission, Of IsraelMission, Of The ChurchMissionaries, Task OfSanctification, Nature And BasisAcceptance, From GodThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationPreaching Gospel To ForeignersA Kingdom Of PriestsRight SacrificesSpreading The GospelSanctificationMinistryghostsevangelisingministering

1 Peter 4:10
Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God. Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TalentsGiftsFellowship, In Christian ServiceFaithfulness, In Human RelationshipsBeing A TeacherGrace, And Christian LifeIndividualismProphecy, In NtSelfishnessServing PeopleOrder In Pastoral CareUnselfishnessGrace, Description OfDonationsThe Grace Of GodTime ManagementGracethe Gifts of GodHelping OthersTalentsGifts And TalentsMinistryMoney ManagementHelping Others In NeedServing The ChurchBeing UniqueministeringothersGod Equipping For Good WorksCall To Action

Matthew 4:19
“Follow Me,” He told them, “and I will make you fish for people!” Verse ConceptsFishesCommitment, to Jesus Christequipping, spiritualdiscipleship, nature ofdisciples, characteristics ofHow Disciples Are CalledInvitationsMissionaries, Call OfAdventureFishermenCalling, Of IndividualsSoul WinnersInstructions About FollowingWitness Before MenCalledLearning From JesusDiscipleshipFishmanpeoplefollowing

Matthew 9:38
Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Verse ConceptsReapersGod Sending ProphetsWorkers

Romans 10:14
But how can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? And how can they hear without a preacher? Verse ConceptsNot Believing The GospelDoubting GodUnhearingpreachingCall To Action

Isaiah 30:20
The Lord will give you meager bread and water during oppression, but your Teacher will not hide Himself any longer. Your eyes will see your Teacher, Verse ConceptsBread, Figurative OfTeachersWaters Of AfflictionGod HidingWater, As A Symbol Of AfflictionHard TimesHealing A Broken HeartHardshipGetting Through Hard Timesoppressionhiding

Isaiah 62:6
Jerusalem,
I have appointed watchmen on your walls;
they will never be silent, day or night.
There is no rest for you,
who remind the Lord.
 Verse ConceptsWorship Day And NightSleeplessnessWatchmanAnticipation

2 Peter 2:5
and if He didn’t spare the ancient world, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others, when He brought a flood on the world of the ungodly; Verse ConceptsFlood, TheCovenant, God's with NoahAntediluviansBefore The Floodevangelists, identity ofMissionaries, Call OfNoahMissionary Work, Examples OfThe DelugeMissionary ExamplesSeven PeopleGod KeepsNot SparingNoah's FloodExamples Of Ungodly MenFloodspreservation

Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock that the Holy Spirit has appointed you to as overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. Verse ConceptsAtonementAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleelders, in the churchBlood, of Jesus ChristChurch Authority, Of EldarsAtonement, Redemption ByBishops, DutiesAtonement, in NTBuying and sellingSolemn ChargesLeaders, SpiritualMarketsMinistry, In The ChurchOverseersGod Keeping WatchPurchasingRansomRedemption, In NtResponsibility, For God's WorldSecuritySelf DefenceShepherds, As Church LeaderSin, Avoidance OfValuesWatchfulness, Of LeadersPastorsChrist And His SheepNames And Titles For The ChurchChurch, Titles OfCorrecting A BrotherFeeding The FlockThe Church UniversalBloodThe churchTaking Care Of Your Body

Joel 2:17
Let the priests, the Lord’s ministers,
weep between the portico and the altar.
Let them say:
“Have pity on Your people, Lord,
and do not make Your inheritance a disgrace,
an object of scorn among the nations.
Why should it be said among the peoples,
‘Where is their God?’” Verse ConceptsBywordOutsidersPriests, Function In Ot TimesPorchesGod Not ExistingBeing ReprovedWhere Is God?

Titus 1:1
Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to build up the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, Verse ConceptsApostles, Function In Early ChurchFaith, Nature OfChristiansLettersPaul, Apostle To GentilesNames And Titles For The ChristianMaintaining FaithKnowing God's TruthThe Truth Of The Gospel

Titus 1:7
For an overseer, as God’s administrator, must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not addicted to wine, not a bully, not greedy for money, Verse ConceptsAlcoholExcessdrinking, abstention fromDeception, Christian Leaders Must NotGreed, Believers' Response ToHonestyMoney, Attitudes ToOverseersProfitsShepherds, As Church LeaderTrustworthinessViolenceWatchfulness, Of LeadersPastorsTemperanceMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Should Not BeSelf WillAnger ManagementBeing Slow To AngerAvoiding ObstinacyNot Too Much WineAddictionDrunkennessDishonesty

Acts 21:8
The next day we left and came to Caesarea, where we entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the Seven, and stayed with him. Verse Conceptsevangelists, identity ofGuestsHospitality, Examples OfProphetessHospitalityTravellersSeven PeopleThe Next DayEvangelism

Luke 1:2
just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. Verse ConceptsBeginning Of SalvationSpectatorsFrom The Beginning

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritApostles, During Jesus Earthly MinistryAdventureBreath Of Godevangelists, identity ofevangelists, ministry ofevangelism, motivation forBeing A WitnessBeing Confidentdisciples, characteristics ofJesus Statements About The SpiritBlessings, SpiritualCommunicationGod, Power OfGospel, Confirmation OfGospel, Transmission OfGrace, And Holy SpiritMission, Of The ChurchMissionaries, Call OfMission, Of Jesus ChristMissionaries, Support ForPeople Of God, In NtPower, HumanPreaching, Importance OfWhat God GivesResponsibility, For God's WorldSamaritansStrength, SpiritualPower Of The Holy SpiritWitnessing, And Holy SpiritWitnesses, To Jesus ChristWitnessing, Importance OfGod Is JustTestify On God's BehalfInspiration Of The Holy Spirit, Purpose OfApostles, Function In Early ChurchChristians, Names OfSharing The GospelThe Holy Spirit In The ChurchApostles, Duties OfPower Through The SpiritPropellingTo The Jew FirstReceiving The SpiritSubsequent Witness To ChristThe Gospel WorldwideWitnessesThe End Of The Worldghostsempowermentjerusalemgirlfriends

Revelation 2:1
“Write to the angel of the church in Ephesus:

“The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand and who walks among the seven gold lampstands says: Verse ConceptsChurchLettersRight Hand Of GodChrist's HandsSeven LightsWriting Letters

Revelation 1:16
He had seven stars in His right hand; a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth, and His face was shining like the sun at midday. Verse ConceptsLight, NaturalLight, SpiritualNoonRight Hand Of GodStarsThe Sword Of The SpiritThe SunChrist's HandsSeven LightsHeavenly FacesChrist's Right HandSparklingTwo SidedOther References To MouthsWeapons Of ChristGod Likened To The SunSunshineefficiency

Isaiah 5:28
Their arrows are sharpened,
and all their bows strung.
Their horses’ hooves are like flint;
their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.
 Verse ConceptsFlintArrows, Described AsHorsesWheelsWhirlwindsSharpnessSharp ToolsHardnessGod Dispensing WindArrows

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. Verse ConceptsanniversariesAttending ChurchCommitment, to God's peopleBeing A Leaderelders, in the churchBishops, Dutiesdefence, humanConfusionGuardsHeadshipHonouring RulersJoy, And Human ExperienceMinistry, In The ChurchObedience, To Human AuthoritiesMan Keeping WatchPrivilegesResistanceRespect, For Human BeingsSafetyShepherds, As Church LeaderSubmissionBishops, QualificationsWatchfulness, Of LeadersLeadershipUseless LabourAuthority Of PeopleLeadersObedienceExamples of LeadershipConfidenceWorry And StressResponsibilitySuccess And Hard WorkRespecting AuthorityConfidence And Self Esteemobeying

Isaiah 62:6
Jerusalem,
I have appointed watchmen on your walls;
they will never be silent, day or night.
There is no rest for you,
who remind the Lord.
 Verse ConceptsWorship Day And NightSleeplessnessWatchmanAnticipation

Ezekiel 3:17
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman over the house of Israel. When you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. Verse ConceptsWatchfulness, Of LeadersWatchmanvocation

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