Title: Loyal Co-workers / Romans 16:1-11
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Loyal co-workers / Romans 16:1-11
1. That we should be good co-workers.
Many people appear before a movie or drama is made. Among them, the role of the lead is important, of course, until the work becomes a topic of discussion to the extent that it becomes a hit. However, the supporting role that makes the main character the main character has to be done as well as the lead role. In other words, depending on your role, you have to work together well. What if everyone tried to star? For example, these days, there are many actors whose supporting roles are as popular as the main characters. Kang-Ho Song - JSA is an example. Wang Geon- Kim Young-cheol as Gung-ye
In order to score goals in soccer, you have to have good assists to score goals. In my diary, it's like an international conversation. I know that if I go out and score a goal, I get a bonus for each goal, but I know that one assist at that time also gives a bonus. It is true that there are many great co-workers and loyal co-workers around great people.
co-workers in the Old Testament)
* Moses' co-workers - Aaron and Hur 70 elders. chieftains
* David's warriors 1 Samuel 23: 8 - 39 - There were many loyal co-workers.
* God gave Saul many co-workers, but he was destroyed because he treated David as a competitor, not as a co-worker. However, David became a man of great faith through good relations with his co-workers.
17 key verses about co-working in the New Testament)
1 Corinthians 3:9 - Our fellow workers in Christ; you are the field and the house of God.
2 Corinthians 6 1 We urge you as co-workers with God -
Philippians 4:3 Other than that, help my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
2 Corinthians 8:23 Colossians 4:11 Philippians 2:25 It can be found in 11 places * We must be co-workers with others. (Whether it is the lead or supporting role?)
2. In particular, Paul introduces a woman and a married couple from one family as a faithful co-worker today as a beautiful co-worker. The first among them is Phoebe, the sister of Cenchria Church.
1) Who is Phoebe?
I introduce myself as a worker of Ceengria Church. (Original text - Butler- Worker) Cenchria is a port city about 9 kilometers from Corinth. While there, Phoebe met Paul in Corinth. And I was asked by Paul to write the Romans and deliver it to the Roman Church. The deacon of Phoebe delivered the Romans. Paul is recommending this Phoebe. At that time, what would a woman's body do to do such errands? But he did a great job with this.
* There are many kinds of saints in church workers. Sister Phoebe is introduced as an excellent church worker.
* Dongsang Imong Yehwa - A group of three people was building a church. A passerby asked (the first person, you can't see it, we are working. The second person is making money. The third person is building the house of God) Even the same workers say that they all have a different focus. How would you respond while working in the same church of the Lord ? -
2) The Apostle Paul and other people's protector role - A mother-like role - I don't know how Paul and other people in the church became protectors, but what is certain is that they acted like a fence, and the Bible says that they became protectors.
3) Paul's recommendation - Sister Phoebe brings Paul's letter to the Romans.
Receive him with proper manners (give it the proper courtesy). Receive what he needs (listen) and help him with what he needs. (Ask for help with housing or food, clothing, and shelter issues)
* First, you must become a good church member, grow, and then become a minister, that is, a worker. And how are each of you being used for the church? How would I be recommended by a spiritual leader?
3. Introducing Briss and Aquila. (between couple)
2) These are the couples who gave up their heads in Paul's place. At the time, they were the couple who risked their lives to protect Paul when they were threatened with their lives by non-believers. Some say that Prisca was a woman, but because her name came first, Prisca, a woman, was more trustworthy.
Gal 4: 14-15
14 It was in my flesh that tried you, but you did not despise it or forsake it, but you received me as an angel of God, and as Christ Jesus. 15 Where is your blessing now? I testify to you, if it had been possible you would have plucked out your eyes and gave me
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd, and the good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, but the wager is no shepherd, and the sheep are not his own.
* When the shepherd lays down his life for the sheep and the sheep lay down their life for the shepherd, the true communion of the Lord's love is realized. Wage Shepherds and Wage Devotees- When the church is difficult, the shepherd is a paid shepherd, and when the church is difficult, a member of the church who leaves the church with a burden is not a paid member. Because they act according to their own interests.
3) Greet our church - At that time, it was a house church. He had opened his tent keeper business and house to the church. For that reason, the names of these couples are beautiful and they will be a good example to the end of the earth to the many believers who believe in each other even today.
Other co-workers) names from verses 5 to 11
Ebenedo is the first ripe fruit, Mary who labored. Andronico and Eunice were the ones who believed before me, dear Ambolia. Our driving force, Urbano, dear Sudagu. Drubana and Drubosa, who worked hard in the Lord, and Abele, who was approved in Christ, expressed differently. Everyone who lived in Christ and worked hard in Christ. Names that did not work are not recorded - Who will remember the three letters of my name? How much do we labor for the kingdom of Christ?
Conclusion: Are there really beautiful and loyal partners in your religious life? Do you have faith like Phoebe, Prisca, and Aquila, who want to serve as guardians of the church and even sacrifice their heads for the Lord's servants? While I am living on this earth, what kind of work should I do now, and through whom should I work together? (Current mission) Dear saints, how will my name, Crown Prince, be recorded in the future? How will people remember me when I pass by? More importantly, God must have a role as a member entrusted to me through the body of the church.
I bless you in the name of the Lord to become loyal co-workers...
Let's pray. Lord, be a good worker in the church, and make me a beautiful and faithful co-worker. I pray in Jesus name. Amen