Today s Scripture Readings for September 25th are as follows: Isaiah 45:11-48:11 Ephesians 4:1-16 Psalm 68:19-35 Proverbs 24:3-4 Verse(s) of The Day Pro 24:3 By wisdom a house is built, by understanding it is prepared, Pro 24:4 and by knowledge its rooms are filled with every rare and pleasing treasure.
Golden Nugget from His Word He Gave Gifts To Men Eph 4:11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, Eph 4:12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, Eph 4:13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, Eph 4:14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Eph 4:15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, Eph 4:16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Who gave? Yeshua is the giver of these gifts. What did He give? The Apostle, The Prophet, The Evangelist, The Shepherds and Teachers Why did He give them? So that we can become mature and cause spiritual growth in His body. It is Yeshua who chooses who will fill these positions by the Ruach HaKodesh and places the anointing they need to carry out this service. What is there function? α πο στολος apostolos Thayer Definition: The Apostle G652 1) a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders The apostle could be compared to today s missionaries who go forth to other countries to establish Congregations for the Kingdom of YHWH>
προφη της prophe te s Thayer Definition: The Prophet G4396 1) in Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things 2) one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation נביא na bıŷ' 2a) the OT prophets, having foretold the kingdom, deeds and death, of Jesus the Messiah. 2b) of John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus the Messiah 2c) of the illustrious prophet, the Jews expected before the advent of the Messiah 2d) the Messiah 2e) of men filled with the Spirit of God, who by God s authority and command in words of weight pleads the cause of God and urges salvation of men 2f) of prophets that appeared in the apostolic age among Christians 2f1) they are associated with the apostles 2f2) they discerned and did what is best for the Christian cause, foretelling certain future events. (Act_11:27) 2f3) in the religious assemblies of the Christians, they were moved by the Holy Spirit to speak, having power to instruct, comfort, encourage, rebuke, convict, and stimulate, their hearers 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Part of Speech: noun masculine Prophet H5030 The Pastor or Rabbi can also function in this office as well.
The Evangelist H1319 ב שר baŝ ar 1) to bear news, bear tidings, publish, preach, show forth 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to gladden with good news 1a2) to bear news 1a3) to announce (salvation) as good news, preach 1b) (Hithpael) to receive good news The Shepherd H7462 רעה ra aĥ 1) to pasture, tend, graze, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tend, pasture 1a1a) to shepherd 1a1b) of ruler, teacher (figuratively) 1a1c) of people as flock (figuratively) 1a1d) shepherd, herdsman (substantive) 1a2) to feed, graze 1a2a) of cows, sheep etc (literal) 1a2b) of idolater, Israel as flock (figuratively) 1b) (Hiphil) shepherd, shepherdess 2) to associate with, be a friend of (meaning probable) 2a) (Qal) to associate with 2b) (Hithpael) to be companions 3) (Piel) to be a special friend This is the function of the Pastor and Rabbi along with other gifts needed for this office.
בין bıŷn 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) The Teacher H995 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to,distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard This can be itinerate (i.e. traveling) teachers, but also the Pastor and Rabbi must be one who can teach. They all have a function and a purpose and that is to help the Body of Messiah grow to maturity so that each person can fulfill their purpose in the Body of Messiah and help the Body to grow strong and healthy in Messiah. In order for them to fulfill their call, they also need the cooperation of the Body of Messiah. The Tabernacle in the wilderness is a pattern for leadership and order. This is the pattern that we need to follow in our Communities as well so we can function as a Holy set apart people of YHWH. We need to appreciate the gifts that Yeshua gave to His Body and support them as well with our prayers and financial support so that we can complete the job Yeshua gave us to do on this earth.