2.Faithfulness Is Required In Strengthening vv. 21-28
a. Preparation gives strength vv. 21-25
i. Prepared by proclamation vv. 21-22
v. 22 – expect trials.
ii. Prepared by placement v. 23
v. 23 – Appointed elders in the churches.
iii. Prepared by preaching vv. 24-25
b. Presentation gives strength vv. 26-28
i. Presenting the story vv. 26-27
v. 27 – Reporting back to the sending church.
ii. Presenting the service v. 28
Conclusion
It is required in stewards that one be found faithful.Greatness is not measured by external standards of success. In God’s estimation, greatness is determined by faithfulness.