“MOLDED FOR MINISTRY”
Acts 9:19-31
I. INTRODUCTION:
A. The dynamics of II Corinthians 5:17:
1. Saul’s past: vv. 1-2
2. Saul’s present: vv. 3-19
3. Saul’s future: v. 15-16
B. Preparing Saul for his ministry: vv. 19-30 (See back)
1. Three stages of growth:
a. This is a snap:
b. This is difficult:
c. This is impossible:
- Scrutinizing the stages in Saul’s life:
a. Stage one: vv. 19-22
b. Stage two: v. 23a (See Gal. 1:15-18)
c. Stage three: vv. 23b-30 (See II Cor. 11:26-33)
II. PREPARING THE MINISTRY FOR SAUL: v. 31
A. Two regions: (See Acts 1:8)
1. Jerusalem:
2. Judea and Samaria: (See map)
B. Two conditions met:
1. Fear of the Lord:
2. Comfort of the Holy Spirit:
C. Three results:
1. They had rest:
2. They were encouraged:
3. They were motivated with people getting saved:
III. PRINCIPLES TO PERSONALLY APPLY:
(Together becoming “people of the Word” in principle AND in practice)
A. Your past is a vital resource into your future ministry.
B. Joyfully embrace your time-consuming, preparatory
curriculum.
C. Never under-estimate the full extent of a ministry that
begins with a transformational “bright” beginning
entitled, “Your Salvation”.
Sinners Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I was made by you and I was made for you, but
I have been living for myself. I am sorry for that self-rule you call sin.
I believe that Jesus Christ being my creator God, died, was buried,
and rose again to pay the insurmountable debt that my sin has
created. So right now, I am turning from a life of going my own way,
to by faith, place my trust in Jesus Christ, to pay the debt of all my
sin, and to get me to heaven, when I breath my last breath. Lord
Jesus, from today on, I am yours. Thanks for saving me, this very
moment, in Jesus name, Amen.
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