The Overwhelmed Apostle Acts 18:9-18a

The simplest meaning of the word apostle is “sent one.” There are no more apostles in the sense of Paul and the others who wrote the New Testament. But all Christians are “sent out” to minister in their sphere of ______________________ and beyond.

112 Hours

God _____________________ encourages the overwhelmed apostle   V. 9-11

2 Corinthians 11:22-33

This is the third of 6 visions for Paul in the Book of Acts:

9:3-6 16:9-10 HERE 22:17-18  23:11 27:23-24

3 Commands:

Don’t be afraid!

Keep on _________________!

Don’t be silent!

3 Promises:

God’s __________________________

God’s __________________________

God’s productiveness

The ______________________ of Paul’s endurance V. 11-17

Here we have another time stamp – Gallio being proconsul of Achaia. An inscription at Delphi has Gallio assuming his post in early 51 A.D. He stopped being proconsul in 52 A.D. Therefore, this event probably happened in 51 A.D.

If Paul hadn’t ________________________ and continued to share Jesus, Sosthenes might not have been among the “other people” to be saved in this city. Who won’t be reached if you quit?

112 hours

Working hours each week =  50-80 hours

Ministry of Preaching & Teaching  20 hours

Preaching & Teaching 3 plus times a week

Studying the Biblical text to preach and teach

Supplemental reading and studying

Writing

Ministry of Prayer and Presence  5-10 hours

Praying for church members – a letter a day

Visits, calls, letters, social media

Attending events related to members

Attending community events as the Tabernacle Pastor

Acts 1:8 Evangelism and Missions  5-10 hours

Personal evangelism: several times a week

Missions coordination/ encouragement

SBCV/ SBC involvement

Ministry of Discipleship & Mentoring  5-10 hours

Personal discipleship: several “Timothy” relationships

Sunday School teacher coordination/ New Members Class

Mentoring future leaders within the church

Mentoring younger pastors and potential workers

Pre-marital counseling

Ministry of Leadership & Administration  5-10 hours

Daily leading and office decisions/ Ministry coordination

Appointments with lay leaders

Oversight of staff/ staff meetings

Board of Directors meetings

Ministry of Pastoral Care  10-20 hours

Counseling: several appointments each week

Hospital visits

Funerals

Deacons meetings

That leaves for Family, Friends, Self 32-62 hours

Time with God

Time with Family/ Time with Friends

Time for Self