Commending Leaders to Gospel Ministry (July 2, 2023)
Unit Theme: Acts of the Apostles (Part 2)
July 2, 2023 (Lesson 5)
COMMENDING LEADERS TO GOSPEL MINISTRY
- Example of Faithful Gospel Ministry (Acts 20:17-24)
- Exhortation to Protect God’s Flock (Acts 20:25-31)
- Example of Selfless Gospel Ministry (Acts 20:32-38)
Central Truth: Ministers of the Gospel safeguard the Church by faithfully handling God’s Word, and by providing examples of Christian living.
Focus: Examine Paul’s instructions to the Ephesian elders and embrace them as fundamental for all Christian leaders.
Evangelism Emphasis: A lost world needs healthy churches that teach, share, and live according to the true Gospel message.
Golden Text: “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee” (1 Timothy 4:16).