Characteristics of Ministry
What is the first characteristic of ministry as presented in the book?
The Ministry is Love
Ministry is a bridge between ____ and ____
God and people
Is it ok for a person to not serve at all in the church? Why or why not? (answer is from the 8th characteristic of ministry)
No, because they are neglecting their obligation towards their brothers and sisters
Servants do not concentrate on themselves. True servants serve out of love towards their children. (If false, explain why)
True
Who was Pope Shenouda referring to when he used the verse "Come, see a Man who told me all the things that I ever did" (John 4:29)?
The Samaritan woman
What is the 8th characteristic of ministry as presented in the book? (the last one we read for this week)
Ministry Is An Obligation
Service, then, means to do ____ ____, lovingly towards people.
good deeds
Is not serving a sin and should it be confessed to your spiritual father?
Not serving is a sin, and should be confessed because this means that their love for God, His kingdom, and His children is incomplete.
Service is just an intellectual work. (If false, explain why)
False; it is not just teaching or tutoring, but loving those whom who we serve and desiring/praying for their salvation.
Which characteristic of ministry does this verse refer to?
"Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?" (Luke 12:42)
3. The Servant Gives Spiritual Nourishment
Explain the 4th characteristic of ministry (Ministry is Holy Zeal)
The fourth characteristic of ministry is the passion towards desiring other people's salvation too and being full of love for others.
The Holy Spirit is working for the establishment of the Kingdom, we are just His ____.
(Hint-piano)
instruments
How will we be successful in our ministry?
If we love those whom we serve as God loves us
We are not indebted to God, therefore, we don't have to love Him exactly as He loved us, declaring this love towards His children whom he placed in our care. (If false, explain why)
False; the church has brought us up, taught us, guided us to God, and granted us the spirit of service. Therefore, we ARE indebted to God and we should love him like He loves us.
"...the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any ___-_____ ____, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Heb. 4:12)
two-edged sword
What is ministry the work of? (found in 6th characteristic of ministry)
Ministry is the work of angels and the apostles.
The Ministry is a natural outcome of something greater than the service itself- ______
Divine Love
What should spiritual influence depend on? (found in 3rd characteristic of The Servant Gives Spiritual Nourishment)
It depends on the power of the spiritual word coming from the spiritual servant (not on how many hours spent with the children).
You can have a spiritual effect on a person even if there is no love between you and that person. (If false, explain why)
False; there must be love between you and that person. Through their love for you, trust will develop and they will accept your words and tell you what is inside their hearts. Then you can know their spiritual needs and guide them to God and His Kingdom.
"Ask and it'll be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and ___________"?
(Matthew 7:7)
It'll be opened to you
Name the first 8 topics of ministry that we read? (does not have to be in order)
1. Ministry Is Love
2. Ministry Is Giving to Everyone
3. The Servant Gives Spiritual Nourishment
4. Ministry Is Holy Zeal
5. Ministry Is A Bridge Between God and People
6. Ministry Is The Work of Angels And The Apostles
7. Ministry Is Payment Of A Debt
8. Ministry Is An Obligation
By their nature, they [servants] love, teach, visit, help, and support everyone, without ____
partiality
What does Pope Shenouda compare service to? (in the section The Ministry Is Bridge Between God And The People)
Hint-it is in the Old Testament
Jacob's Ladder
Did you read the book?
Sorry no points for this one, better luck next time ;)
Yes, I read it in the car on my way here :)
what is the reference of the following verse?
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life"
John 3:16