Title: Let's work together with Paul!
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Bible: Acts 24:-27 Title: Let's Work Like Paul
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I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen
Meditation on the Word: Paul describes Timothy as “a man who, like me, is diligent in the work of the Lord” (verse 10). Sometimes, delegating important tasks to someone is risky. Paul had the same burden, but in the end he appointed young Timothy to delegate his duties.
who we should acknowledge
We can see that Paul trusted and commissioned many co-workers besides Timothy. They say that they all served the saints (verse 15), worked hard (verse 16), and made up for what the saints lacked (verse 17). That is why I say that you and I have cooled your hearts. The Greek word for 'heart' here is 'pneuma', and Paul does not use the term 'psyche' here. Not only that, but it also affected the souls who had fellowship with God, indicating that they gave great comfort. In this way, the people we need to remember and acknowledge are those who serve, those who are diligent in the work of the Lord.
Greet you earnestly in the Lord
At the end of this book is recorded the command to greet each other. This fact makes it clear that the secret of salvation and of practicing the knowledge of the Holy Spirit and of resolving disputes between saints lies in greeting them. When we say “greetings” in the Bible, we don’t just say “Hello?” as we pass by on the street. The Greek word ‘aspazoma’, which corresponds to the text, basically means ‘to hug, to kiss, to reach out’, and further, to ‘to like, to marvel, to agree, to be absorbed in, to welcome’. This means accepting (without ignoring) the other person's existence with your heart, valuing them, and embracing their problems. In summary, the word ‘greeting’ means acknowledging the value of the other person, understanding the spiritual and physical situation, and taking care of them.
Help: 1. Awakening (v. 13): The Greek equivalent of 'gregorator' is a present imperative, meaning to remain in a constant state, not ending with a temporary action. This word was used by Jesus to describe the signs at the end of the world (Matt. 24:42; 25:13).
2. Greet one another with a holy kiss (v. 20): The Greek word translated ‘holy kiss’, ‘pilemati hagio’, was a kiss on the forehead or cheek as a sign of unity, affection, and respect for the oriental peoples.
3. By hand (v. 21): According to the custom of the time, Paul wrote his epistle with the help of a scriptwriter, and wrote only the last greeting by hand.
4. The Lord is coming (verse 22): Aramaic meaning “Come, Lord.” It is a confession of faith of the early church members that clearly shows the idea of the Second Coming at that time.
Help Questions: 1. What is the spiritual gift that Paul's co-workers gave to the saints? (verse 18) What should we think of those who work hard for the Lord? (verses 16-17)
2. How much love were the members of the Corinthian church received from the members and ministers of other churches?
3. Who will you greet and care for?