Title: Let's Raise Church Officers Well
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Title: Let's Build Church Officers Well. Bible: Acts 6:1-7
This year, June 25th is the 61st anniversary. I will sing the song of 6·25 and watch the video of 6·25. The song of 6·25 is on the front of the bulletin.
1. The Korean Church Crisis and the Korean War
During the Korean War in 1950, the churches of North and South Korea almost collapsed due to the communist Kim Il-sung regime's ambition for unification. It was a crisis for the Korean church.
2. The church was revived, but there were also problems.
The Korean church was revived because of refugees from churches established by North Korean refugees or existing churches. The armistice brought the war to an end, but the industrial industry was devastated by bombing, and young people were killed, so many war widows and orphans were created. The medical aid supplies (relief supplies) were like a blessing to the poor people. In particular, relief products came in through the church, and many problems arose while distributing them.
Dear saints, It's actually a shame that getting more and less relief is a problem. Furthermore, if you look at the fact that the church in Jerusalem, which Jesus' disciple Peter preaches and John the Apostle of Love is taking care of, has had problems because of relief, you can see that the church on earth is not perfect.
3. It takes wisdom to solve problems.
The Twelve Apostles found a solution to the problem. Acts 6:2-“The twelve apostles called all the disciples and said to them, “It is not proper for us to leave the word of God aside and engage in hospitality.” What is the church's top priority? The church has too much work to do, such as relief, education, administration, scholarship, nurturing talent, and volunteering for the local community. The church must save. But relief is not a priority. The church should provide education and scholarships. But that's not a priority. That was rather problematic. You need to know your priorities right away.
Acts 6:4 - “We will only focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word” The priority of the church is to pray and preach the Word.
4. It is about building up church officers well.
The work of the church is not just preaching and prayer. In order for the church to run well, many things must go on at the same time and in harmony. You can't do it alone. You have to share the work. The office bearer is the Lord's worker who has to share the work. A good church must have good elders, good ordained deacons, good priests, and good officers.
Which officer is a good officer? Acts 6:3 - “Brothers, choose from among you seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, who are praiseworthy.”
1) A person filled with the Holy Spirit A) A person who has repented of their sins and is born again (Acts 2:38) B) A person who puts great effort into prayer (Acts 1:14, 2:42, 4:3) C) A person who longs for the Word (Acts 2:38) 10:33)
2) A person full of wisdom A) Wisdom to discern God's will (Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10) B) Wisdom to discern and understand one's own mission (Matt. 24:45) C) Wisdom to know values (Mt 13:45)
3) If you raise someone who is praised and pointed at you, the Lord hates you.
「Conclusion」Acts 6:7-“The word of God became more and more prosperous, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem 1) increased 2) greatly 3) increased 4) The crowd of priests (the opposers) also obeyed this way.” Our Church I also hope that such good officers will continue to be established.