BI: Jesus appoints qualified Elders and Deacons to lead his church

Qualified elders serve by leading (1-7)

Qualified deacons lead by serving (8-13)

BI: Jesus has designed good order for the church so that we flourish

Men, lift holy hands in prayer (8)

Women, adorn yourselves with good works (9-10)

Men and women, be students of God’s Word keeping faith in Jesus (11-15)

BI: Step ONE towards getting gospel to One Another and all people is PRAYER

Pray for all people (1)

Pray for leaders (2)

Pray for conversions (3-7)

BI: Your testimony powerfully affirms the way of Jesus

The flow: I thank Jesus…, because I was…, but I received… (12-14)

The point: Jesus came to save sinners (15)

The humility: If God can change me, God can change anyone (16-17)

The utilities: repentance, reminder, resilience (18-20)

BI: Jesus Entered the human struggle in order to lead you out.

Out of Egypt

I Called

My Son

BI: The aim of the church we are building is sincere faith in Jesus with real love for God and others

Sincere faith that loves those who are wayward (3-7)

Sincere faith that loves helping people to Jesus (8-11)

BI: God loves the church and equips us well for our task.

The authority of God’s Word (1)

Mercy during tough assignments (2)

BI: Expect hardship and enemy attack while knowing God is with us

As hardships hit, tap into God’s living water (1-7)

As enemies rage, raise your arms in prayer and action (8-16)

Hebrews 4:16