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In Matthew Ch4 we are told about Jesus calling His 1st disciples:
18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them.
22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
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18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
21 And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them.
22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
ON: Servanthood, God's Direction
Our Illustration today is ON: Servanthood, God's Direction and has to do with Following Jesus.
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FORGOTTEN HOW TO FISH?
There is an interesting story about a group of pelicans in California.
If you’ve ever seen pelicans in action, you know they’re great fishermen, or fisher-birds.
These pelicans were hanging out near a fleet of fishing boats.
The fishermen on the boats would pull into the harbor, and clean the fish right on the spot, throwing the heads and the rest into the water.
The pelicans picked up on this, and began eating the leftovers without having to go out fishing.
If you’re a pelican, that’s good eating.
So for weeks, they just sat by the harbor and waited for the fishing boats to come in.
However, the fishermen found out they could sell the fish waste, so they stopped throwing it into the water.
The pelicans were caught unprepared.
They continued to sit and wait for the fishing boats to come in and throw free food in the water.
And they grew thinner and thinner and seemed able to do nothing about their situation.
Wildlife officials came to check out what was going on, and concluded that the pelicans forgot how to fish.
So the officials brought pelicans in from another area to join the flock and teach the starving birds how to fish again.
Sometimes I wonder if we just expect God to throw the fish into the water, and we just jump in, pick up the pieces and we are done.
If only it were that easy.
But it’s not.
God calls each one of us to minister, to perform in a ministry we are called to do.
(From a sermon by Michael Deutsch, "Wearing or Bearing the Cross" 2/16/2009)
Scripture Passage
Last week we studies Ch.3:1-23
We outlined the chapter as:
Foundations for Unity 3:1-21
I. Problem: Spiritually Immature 3:1-4
Paul returns to the “spiritual” and “carnal” or “fleshly” categories in his discussion of the failures of the Corinthian Christians to urge them to set aside their differences.
In the process, he accuses them of immaturity, that is, of being “babes” in Christ.
II.
Reality: Unity in Ministry 3:5-17
I planted Paul uses an agricultural metaphor to explain that different leaders have different roles in the growth of the church.
Paul was responsible for founding the Corinthian church ().
Since these ministries are interdependent, each one is important.
watered Refers to the instruction of the church community ().
God was causing it to grow Identifies God as the source of maturity in the faith.
Paul directs the Corinthian believers to God, the source of life and unity.
In doing so, he casts himself and Apollos as servants of God.
III.
Solution: Turn from Worldly -23
Some of the believers at Corinth were priding themselves on their membership in or allegiance to certain leaders and/or special knowledge.
Many of the leaders of the factions at Corinth thought they were mature and wise, but they were self-deceived.
The gospel of God, Christ Himself, is the only true wisdom.
Today in Ch. 4, Paul continues:
4:1–13 In this passage, Paul discusses the nature of genuine Christian leadership.
He argues that the standard for Christian leaders is set by God alone (vv.
1–5) and that suffering is a hallmark of Christian ministry (vv.
6–13).
After stating that “all things are yours,” Paul shows how this cannot lead to boasting, but rather to faithfulness and gratitude to God.
Applications for Church Unity
Faithlife Study Bible Chapter 4
4:1–13 In this passage, Paul discusses the nature of genuine Christian leadership.
He argues that the standard for Christian leaders is set by God alone (vv.
1–5) and that suffering is a hallmark of Christian ministry (vv.
6–13).
Faithfulness of Servants and Stewards
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The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary: Acts–Philemon 4:1–5.
Paul’s Application of This Wisdom to Himself.
He indicates that as a servant of Christ he is commanded by God to be faithful in this service and to the ministry to the church.
After stating that “all things are yours,” Paul shows how this cannot lead to boasting, but rather to faithfulness and gratitude to God.
1 Corinthians 4:
4:1 Thus let a person consider us Refers to the ministers Paul, Apollos, and Cephas (3:22).
servants The Greek word used here, hypēretas, is plural, emphasizing that Paul is one of many who ministered among the believers in Corinth.
See note on Rom 1:1; compare note on 1 Tim 4:6.
stewards Refers to those entrusted to manage their master’s household.
In this context, “stewards” describes Paul, Apollos, and Cephas, whom God entrusted with His mysteries.
See note on Gen 2:15.
God’s mysteries Refers to the truth of the gospel message which the Spirit reveals apart from the wisdom of people (see 1 Cor 1:24 and note).
Although some Corinthians considered this message foolish, Paul affirms that it expresses the wisdom of God.
Paul was being judged and attacked by at least some of the Corinthians
Believers must evaluate or consider the status of leadership.
For the Kingdom of God leadership is servanthood/stewardship (cf.
).
Paul's theology follows Jesus' words.
Utley points out ▣ "stewards" is a compound Greek term from "house" and "law."
It was the servant who managed the house/estate and gave an account to the owner.
This is the emphasis on responsibility to and trustworthiness of the gospel.
God will judge His stewards (cf.
,; ).
What an awesome privilege and obligation!
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