Monday 17 December 2012

POWERFUL TRANSPARENT PASTORAL LEADERSHIP 强大透明的牧养领导

Pastor Isaac Yim 严以撒牧师 - ACTS 20:17-38

Paul's farewell message to the elders of Ephesus
1. He recalled his humble ministry with them - Acts 20: 1-21
2. He reveal hisbpresent burdek to them - Acts 20:22-24
3. He requested them (leaders) to be prepared for future danger - Acts 20: 25-35

MINISTRY ALWAYS MOVES; MINISTRY DOESN'T STOP - 'MINISTRY MOVES FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT AND LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE'


I. Paul's humble ministry:

Three years in Ephesus
"You know how i live" Acts 20:18

Transparent Ministry:
1. Serve wity humility (Acts 20:18) - Humble
2. Serve with tears (Acts 20:19) - Cry for others
3. Serve with without holding back (Acts 20:20) - Give everything [Energy, Time, Wisdom, Teaching, Commitment, etc)
4. Serve by preaching and teaching faithfully (Acts 20:21) - not diluting from Bible

How shall we live?
1.Be transparent
2.Willing to serve with love
3.Willing to serve without complaining
4.Ready to pour our tears for others
5.Teaching and training others without holding back
6.Turning sinners from sin to God


II. Paul's present burden

"I Know" Acts 20:22-24

Paul revealed his reasons for going to Jurusalem
1. Led by the Holy Spirit - Acts 20:22
2. Warning of suffering and hardship - Acts 20:23
3. Finish the race and complete the task - Acts 20:24

When making your move - "To stay or to go is not the issue. The issue is when God is leading you at this point of your life. Obedience is all important on every decision you make."

HOW SHALL WE LIVE?
1. IN OBEDIENCE 在顺服中
2. FOLLOW INSTRUCTION 跟从指引
3. JUST LISTEN 只要聆听


III. Paul's Warning Of Future Danger - Acts 20:25-35

Feed the sheep and protect the flock:
•Be a shepherd to the flock - Acts 20:27
•Protect the flock - savage wolves from outside - Acts 20:29
                            - perverse leaders from inside - Acts 20:30
•Warn day and night with tears - Acts 20:31
•Commit to God in His Words - Acts 20:32

How shall we live?
•Don't covet others material wealth - Acts 20:33
•Work hard - Acts 20:34
•Support the work - Acts 20:35

"IT IS MORE BLESSED TO GIVE THAN TO RECEIVE"

YOU CAN GIVE WITHOUT LOVING BUT YOU CANNOT LOVE WITHOUT GIVING - HAROLD J. SALA


How to say Goodbye?


Paul had set for us a beautiful picture of Chriatian relationship. He had care for them, even cried over their needs. They responded with love and care for him and sorrowed over his leaving they prayed together and comforted one another.

How shall we live? ACTS 20:17-38

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