20:26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I [am] pure from the blood of all [men].
20:27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
20:30 Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears.
20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
20:33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
20:34 Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Honoring Our Youth Pastor, Chad and Beth Parker,
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Honoring Our Pastor Tim and Lynn Lee
Sharing from the writings of the Apostle Paul "the master Pastor". Paul speaking to the church declared that he was pure from the blood of all men. Paul was a man that preached to the Jews and to the Gentiles, the message never changed. The fact is we as ministers are accountable for those that we come in contact with to share the good news.Paul didn't shun from preaching all the counsel of God, he didn't water down the Word is the same for all people. Paul preached the same message to King Agrippa that he preached to those that were bound in prison with he and Silas. Paul states that Pastors should take heed, realize the powerful calling that's placed on one's life to be chosen by the Holy Ghost to oversee the body of Christ( purchased with the blood of Jesus ). The Pastor like a shepherd is called to feed the flock, we are his sheep the Lord is our Shepherd. The sheep will starve, if the shepherd leads them into a barren wilderness. Paul speaks about the absence of the Pastor and how that savage wolves will come and destroy the flock. It's important that churches not go a very extended period without a Pastor. Paul warned that men would arise speaking perverse things that would divide the body, Pastors rightly dividing the Word of God will bring light to those perverse things being taught as truth. The awesome responsibility that Paul felt for the church that for three years night and day, he weeps and he warns the church. Paul commends the church to the grace of God, which is capable of building up you and giving you an inheritance. Paul said, that we should grow in the grace and the knowledge of God, how can you learn about Jesus, if one never sits under an anointed Pastor ? How would you like to be counted along with them that are sanctified, too live a cleaned up life in Christ Jesus. Paul makes a statement that he's never coveted their gold nor their silver, not did he covet their fashions. Paul wasn't in it for the money, He was in it for the souls. The Apostle Peter encounters a man that wants to invest in the kingdom, wanting to purchase the ability to lay hands on people and getting them filled with the Holy Ghost. Peter informed this same man, that he and his money will perish, that the gifts of God are not for sell . Paul makes reference to the fact that he had worked for a living with his own hands to provide for himself and those that ministered with him. Paul was a tent maker by trade, working with Aquila and Priscilla.
20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35
Pastor Paul says that I have shewed you all things, there was nothing kept back from you being everything God intented for you to be. The call to believers is to support the weak and remember the word's of the Lord Jesus. The teaching of Jesus is the foundation of the christian life, do unto others, as you would have them, do unto you.Love your enemies, do good to them that mistreat you. Forgive others that trespass against you, as your heavenly Father forgives you of your trespasses. Jesus taught us the way to eternal life. Paul goes on to say, It is more blessed to give than to receive, Can you out give God?
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