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Helpers along the Way

Luke: The Vocational Missionary

Which are you?

  • The Backbone
  • Vocational Missionary
  • Financial Backer
  • He first appears with Paul in Troas. You see him in Acts in the "we" passages - Acts 16:10-12
  • He remained in Philippi when Paul and Silas departed - 16:40
  • He ministered to Paul in his sickness - Gal 4:14
  • He followed Paul to Rome - Acts 20:5, 6
  • Point: Vocational Missionaries are a huge boost to the work!
  • Doctors, dentists, even lawyers are needed in the mission field

Jason: Financial Backer

  • Preaching Jesus turned the world "upside down" - Ac 17:1-5
  • Paul made his escape - 17:6
  • Jason became the financial backer to this venture - 17:6-8
  • Jason 'harbored' Paul
  • Paul was not to be found, so Jason became responsible
  • There is another king! (7)
  • To the people: a revoluton
  • To the rulers: a charge of treason
  • Jason gave "security" - 17:9
  • usually refers to money
  • Can be a promise not to return - 1 Thess 2:17-19

James: The Backbone

  • The half-brother of Jesus, a pillar of the church in Jerusalem - Gal 1:19; 2:9
  • Peter spoke, then James - Acts 15:7, 11
  • James was one of the first to defend the Gentiles - 15:13
  • He knew Scripture - vs 15
  • He was willing to give his opinion, even if unpopular - vs 19
  • He was involved - vs 20
  • He was informed of Peter's escape from prison - 12:17
  • Visited by Paul on 3rd missionary journey - 21:17, 18
  • Point: God needs people with backbone!
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