Matthew #86 - 7 Lessons & Observations on Ministry

1.Ministry is not a spectator sport
2.Following Jesus requires FAITH
3.Begin with the FAMILIAR
4.Blend of Kingdom PROCLAMATION & TRANSFORMATION
5.RESIST the temptation to become wealthy from the Gospel
Give freely but accept provision for all that is needed
6.JUDGMENT DAY is more about your response to God than how moral you are (v14-15)
7.Your ministry will receive TWO kinds of receptions (v11-16):
a)Acceptance & faith  follow Christ
b)Rejection & persecution
What lessons is He speaking to you about this morning?
(Remember it is His ministry, His grace, and His power.)