OVERVIEW
In this episode, Luke the Physician outlines an account of Jesus and his teachings on the Sabbath, calls disciples to service, teachings on mercy, love and righteous living.
On the Sabbath | Luke 6: 1-11
Colossians 2:14 “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;”
Colossians 2:16 “Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink offerings, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:”
Pharisee are religious folks also known as the Police.
They missed the point of Sabbath
Is to rest from works,
” the son of man is LORD of the Sabbath “ Matthew 12:8
The Call of Disciples | Luke 6: 12-15
” When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: 14 Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.” Luke 6: 13-16
Ministry is a service dedicated to God and or his people.
Jesus and many disciples of Jesus served in Ministry. Healing, Delivering and setting people free. The condition they were in,
DID NOT MATTER
People are serving in ministry all over the world.
Starting with CHURCHES to serving the needs of the Community and its people.
Some in private, others in public.
Don’t worry, serve and let GOD establish YOU!
YOU TOO, may be called into Ministry!
Some of us are called to preach, others to teach, some others to sing, lead, and make people laugh.
All of us are equipped for the call, we just need to understand our part in the body and follow suit.
My Story
I had little knowledge about ministry work, but I have always had a natural heart for helping others who seek for encouragement, and prayer. After much prayer, fasting, and seeking God’s guidance, I felt compelled to start a ministry. Although I wasn’t a social media influencer, I enjoyed sharing inspirational messages through my Facebook posts. As I began to connect with others, people started reaching out to me for support, and I responded to their needs to the best of my ability.
What began as a single connection with someone in Virginia quickly expanded to others in Texas, and before I knew it, I was helping individuals in Nigeria, Michigan, and Zambia.
Faithfulness is the Key
When you’re faithful with one, God sends more people your way, and soon after it becomes a ministry & your calling.
Greek Word for ministry , is “diakoneo” which means – to serve. To serve others in whatever capacity or space. Ministry is not only connected to a church building, or a pulpit ministry, it is serving others in whatever capacity we can, beyond church walls, and spaces. Reaching people at our schools, through social media spaces, work spaces, shining the light of Jesus into hearts and minds all around us.
One person with a flip phone asked for spiritual guidance, while another was facing religious confusion, divorce, and needed some advice. Some were looking for biblical advice, and others were searching for their identity and purpose.
I stepped in to serve. In Matthew 23:11 Jesus says, “ the greatest among you, is a servant.” Serving is my passion, serving is my natural talent.
I naturally open my heart to serve, in whatever capacity I can. When I was faithful with my first assignment which I will later touch on in the chapters, second assignment was ready for me, and when I was faithful with two, two more were waiting for me.
- a snippet from “Purposefully Driven” – A call to action, self-discovery, purpose, and making a difference in the world around you.
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Jesus Teachings on Varies Matters| Luke 6: 17-49
” He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coastal region around Tyre and Sidon, who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by impure spirits were cured, and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.” Luke 6:17-19
Jesus was moving in MINISTRY- he was serving PEOPLE
Blessings & Woes | Luke 6 : 20-26
known as Beatitudes
Blessings – happiness or joy
Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.
“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. “
Woes – grief or misery
But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.
Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.
Jesus Teachings on Varies Matters| Luke 6: 27-49
Love for Enemies
Love as Jesus loves.
Judging Others
Examine yourself first, then go and show support to someone else, go and advice someone else. First teach yourself then go and teach others.
A Tree Is Known by Its Fruit
” No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Luke 6: 43-45
A tree is known by the fruit it bears. Galatians 5:22-23; Matthew 12:33
House on Rock & Sand
How you build your house matters. What you put in you will get. Build the HOUSE on the rock.
On Christ the solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand.
* SOURCED: Christianity.com for scriptural reference.
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Your Story is important to someone else. The details of your testimony are life to someone else. I couldn’t have spoken into strangers life, if I myself did not go through the battles. I can only speak because I know the pain, the hurt, and confusion. I pray God comforts us, and gives us the grace to tell our story, no matter how small the details are.
Let’s not hesitate to share our testimonies and help each other walk through the valleys, and reach our destinations together. With a sense of fulfillment, and helping others get there can be a rewarding and satisfying experience, because when we lift each other up, we don’t just reach our destinations, we thrive in them.
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