I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. [2 Timothy 4:1-2] Often when I ask someone if they would serve as a teacher in Sunday School, I usually get a reply like this, I need to grow first in God’s Word before I share it with others.” In reference to what Paul told Timothy, do you know who gets the most out of the messages I preach? It’s not the person on the front row. It’s me!” When I spend time learning the Scripture before I preach it, and if I’ve done that properly, I’m going to grow more than anyone else.” My point was that when it comes to the Word of God, you can’t give without receiving. In preparing to share the Bible with others, you’re going to soak it in yourself. This is true of the most seasoned teacher of the Word! One of the biggest problems in the pulpits of America today, is that the preacher gets his sermon on line or a book from someone else, not God! Now, you may not be called to preach or teach, but all of us have the responsibility to share God’s truth. So equip yourself to share God’s Word with others. It’s the best way for you to soak it in as well!
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 19:41:14 +0000
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