1. Ministry is a Partnership.
* Paul's Team Approach: Even Paul, a giant in evangelism, relied on others like Sopater, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Trophimus, Aquila, Priscilla, Silas, and more. In Acts 18:1-5, Paul worked as a tentmaker until Silas and Timothy arrived, freeing him to focus on preaching.
* Diverse Roles in Ministry: Practical needs, financial support, and prayer are essential. Paul requested prayer from the Ephesians, recognizing its power. "All of Jesus to All the World will take All of Us."
2. Ministry Updates Bring Encouragement.
* Purpose of Updates: Hearing about successes fosters joy and connection.
* Broader Impact: stories of God's global work motivate us.
* Joy in Shared Ministry: Ministry glorifies God, provides purpose, and brings happiness. "There is joy in the work of ministry."
3. Review of Ephesians: Key Truths for the Church
* We receive all spiritual blessings by virtue of our union with Christ.
* Salvation is completely a work of God.
* Gentiles have always been intended by God to inherit right alongside the Jewish people.
* The Church is less about coming here to hear a sermon and feel good, but to get what is needed to go out and make an impact for God.
* To be imitators of God, the way we live and relate to one another is going to be characterized by our walk filled with the Holy Spirit.
* The Christian life is a spiritual battle against Satan, the world and sin in our hearts.
So now what?
* Join in as we seek to go deeper and go wider for greater kingdom impact.
