Title: The Gift of Help/Acts 20:35
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Introduction ; The gifts of the Holy Spirit, which we will examine from this chapter, are gifts that come by the power of service, and are mainly gifts of spiritual function. This gift of helping is also sometimes referred to as the “secretary” gift.
In Mark 2:1 and below, four men with stretchers appear. These are secretaries, administrative assistants, and those who exercise the gift of helping.
According to 2 Timothy 1:16, Onesiphorus' family often comforted Paul.
According to 1 Corinthians 16:15, Stephen offered himself as a sacrifice for martyrdom for the ministry of the apostles with the gift of help.
There are many examples where the servants of the Lord used the gift of help invisibly so that they could smoothly carry out the ministry of the Word.
We hope that the message of the text will be illuminated by the Holy Spirit as the center of what the gift of help is, and the characteristics of it, and whether we have this gift as well.
1 Definition of the gift of help
The difference between the gift of help and the gift of compassion is that the recipients are gifted members of the local church.
In Acts 20:35, the phrase “helping the weak” can be defined as the gift of helping the poor, the marginalized, the weak, and those who are in temptation.
The original meaning of this gift of help is sympathy, affection, heart, and love. Please consider verses, Mal 2:1--2, Acts 9:36, 2 Timothy 1:16,
In addition to this, in Philippians 2:25, Paul introduces Epaphroditus and tells his friends, “He who helps me with my needs.”
Also, in verse 27 and below, it says, “He fell ill and died for the cause of Christ, because it is written that he served Paul without considering his own life.
“Epaphroditus” will be welcomed in heaven.
Because he was a helper and voluntarily carried out the ministry,
Among weavers, you can find cases where the gifts of help are around the clergy, helping them in various ways.
Considering the diversity of modern ministry, we need to become a church that pleases God by having a lot of helpers participating in church growth.
2 Characteristics of the gift of help
They are as important as the avant-garde {fullbacks} in the soccer field. They provide the necessary facilities for the operation of the Sunday School, protect buildings and property, handle broadcasting equipment, record tapes, set up chairs and keep them clean, decorate flowers and decorate them beautifully. The people who take responsibility for the kitchen and serve are also really good gifts,
These are the talents to help those in difficult circumstances, regardless of their status, and to please God by saving lives for the purpose of preaching the gospel, if possible. Let's check if we have these gifts by asking the following questions:
3 Self-diagnosis of the gift of help.
The gift of help is the ability of service that pleases God by investing one's talents in the members who need help, without considering the status of the office, and allowing them to use the gifts of the Holy Spirit effectively.
1) He enjoys helping the weak, the poor, and the outcast.
{ We use the gift of help for the weak and the poor in faith, or those in need of spiritual or physical help }
2) The servants who work hard for God's pasture are well behind the scenes so that they can carry out the work of the Word.
3) For more effective evangelism, we help and like the problems of other members.
{I participate in the overall mission of the church, including worship, education, evangelism, service, and fellowship, but I especially try to help those who are struggling with evangelism}
4) Maintain church buildings, protect and repair property, decorate them beautifully, drive church vehicles, and entertain many people.
{ The gifts of help work hard to manage the church, protect property, and repair and operate church vehicles }
5) I enjoy helping others to receive grace and taking care of children so that they can study the Bible.
{ Chair management, flower management, curtain management, child care, etc. help worship and help Bible study go well )
5 Discernment of the gift of help
1) The gift of the Holy Spirit = the ability to do our best to help various members in need with their talents,
2) Human talent = the ability to live by helping brothers in need with a basic human good conscience,
3) Satan's imitation = It looks like a good deed on the outside, but on the inside, it is a job that seeks some kind of profit and tries to help.
conclusion ; Now, let's summarize today's sermon.
The areas in which the gift of help should serve are the Ministry of Evangelism, the Ministry of Education, the Fellowship, and the Service Department in the church, and for society, the architects, the police, various civil complaints, and various service businesses. If you engage in such a job, you will make good use of the gifts God has given you, feel great reward, and give great glory to God.