HOW TO RELATE TO YOUR PASTOR By Rev. Buddy Bell 1. We have a in relating to our pastor. Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. 2. Our pastor is a. 3. God has placed a gift our pastor. 4. NUMBER ONE: I must that gift from God. 5. If I only see a man behind the pulpit, I will only receive the things of a man. If I see the gift of God in my pastor, I will receive the things of. 16
I Thessalonians 5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. 6. NUMBER TWO: I must the gift of my pastor. 7. Know in I Thessalonians 5:12 means to understand as and fact. 8. I can know my pastor by him. I Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 9. NUMBER THREE: I must the gift of my pastor very highly. 10. Esteem means to hold in high regard, to, and to admire. II Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for all men have not faith. 11. NUMBER FOUR: I must for the gift of my pastor. NOTES: 17
Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 12. NUMBER FIVE: I am to communicate in to my pastor. 13. One way to communicate good things would be to tell my pastor that I him. 14. Bringing the pastor a(n) would communicate good things to him. Hebrews 6:12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 15. Followers in the above verse means. Philippians 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. 16. NUMBER SIX: I must begin to the gift of my pastor. 17. My pastor is an to me, according to the Word of God. 18
18. God did not give me the gift of my pastor to me. I Corinthians 11:1-2 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 19. The word keep in I Corinthians 11:2 means to. 20. NUMBER SEVEN: I am to give heed to my pastor, which means to, to pay attention, to take notice, to attend to. 21. God is greatly using the gift of the in these last days. NOTES: 19
HOW TO RELATE TO YOUR PASTOR ANSWERS 1. responsibility 2. gift from God 3. in 4. receive 5. God 6. know 7. truth 8. being around 9. esteem 10. respect 11. pray 12. all good things 13. appreciate 14. chocolate cake, apple pie, etc. 15. imitators 16. imitate or copy 17. example 18. entertain 19. take heed 20. listen with care 21. pastor 20
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HOW TO RELATE TO YOUR PASTOR Review Questions T F 1. It is not my job to pray for my pastor, that is the job of the intercessors. T F 2. It would be good for me to copy my pastor as a Christian example. T F 3. I must esteem the gift of my pastor very highly, which means to hold in high regard, to respect, and to admire. T F 4. If the pastor is having trouble getting his message out clearly, the only reason is because he is not praying enough. T F 5. The Word of God warns us not to tell a pastor that we appreciate him very much because it will cause him to struggle with pride. T F 6. If more people would discuss and try to straighten out the problems of their pastor, we would have a lot more peace in the church today. T F 7. The pastor is supposed to relate to the congregation. That is what he is paid for. T F 8. A Pentecostal handshake is a handshake with money in it. T F 9. I am to listen with care, pay attention, take notice, and attend to the gift in my pastor. T F 10. To know my pastor, according to I Thessalonians 5:12, means to talk about him with the other members of the church and find out all his good and bad qualities. T F 11. The pastor is called to entertain the flock according to Philippians 4:24. T F 12. God is moving greatly in these last days through the local church and our pastors the generals that God is using. T F 13. Doing and imitating the things that you have learned from your pastor will bring you peace in your life. 22
HOW TO RELATE TO YOUR PASTOR ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. False 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. False 6. False 7. False 8. True 9. True 10. False 11. False 12. True 13. True 23