The Work of Preaching & Praying

The Work of Preaching & Praying

Ephesians 6:17-19

Preacher & Fellow-Brethren Both Have Work To Be DonePreacher & Fellow-Brethren Both Have Work To Be Done

Preacher responsible to preach properly Take up the sword of Spirit, the word of God Must speak boldly as we “ought to speak” Continue even in hardship or persecution

Brethren responsible to pray for preaching “With all prayer and supplication…” “Praying at all seasons…” “Watching thereunto in all perseverance…” “On my behalf, that utterance may be given…”

Colossians 4:2-5Colossians 4:2-52 Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; 3 withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Parallel Passage on Responsibility of Preacher & Fellow-Brethren

Parallel Passage on Responsibility of Preacher & Fellow-Brethren

Preacher responsible to preach properly Take advantage of open doors to speak the word Make manifest the word (not opinions, etc,) Preach “as I ought to speak…” Be wise & redeem the time towards those without

Brethren responsible to pray for preaching “Continue steadfastly in prayer...” Pray for doors of opportunity to be opened Pray that preacher may speak as he ought

Open Doors of OpportunityOpen Doors of OpportunityAlways opposition to great & effective doors of

opportunity (1 Cor. 16:9) Door now open to Philippines will close in time

The Lord is the ultimate source of doors being opened (2 Cor. 2:12) God’s providence has, can & will open doors

Open doors are provided to those God knows will use them (Rev. 3:8) If refuse to use opportunity, God will not grant

Door Open in Philippines

Denominational PreachersWilling to Have Open Study &Discussion of Bible Differences

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