Should preachers be introduced to the congregation? If not, why not? If yes, how elaborate should the introduction be? What should be mentioned and what should not be mentioned? To introduce or not to introduce preachers?
God is depicted as being served by all sorts of creatures and beings. God is depicted as operating in an environment far removed from anything we can associate with. While we serve God within our limitations and imperfections, Ezekiel depicts God as being served in heaven by beings who are extremely orderly and excellent in motion. They perfectly execute their service to God in a manner that leaves us in awe.
An endless supply of what we need is a great goal to work towards. However, we live in a world of scarce resources and unlimited needs. That means unless something else changes, there will never be an endless supply of anything. Yet the Bible promises an endless supply. How do we get an endless supply of what we need? Do these for an endless supply!
There are many arguments on whether Christians should buy insurance covers. Some argue that it denotes a lack of faith. The argument gets much more serious when it is a life that is being covered. Insurance should be understood not as a way to prevent bad occurrences but to ensure when they happen, we can recover and move on. What is the biggest risk that you should cover?
How far have you gone from God? He can still restore you. He tells Israelites that it doesn’t matter how far scattered they are, if they repent, it will be His business to bring them back, Nehemiah 1:9. Fix yours and I will fix anything!
What is tithe? What is offerings? Do we give gross or net? If the church accepts my giving, does it mean God has also accepted it? What would cause giving to be rejected?
In a partnership, all members are obliged to work in the interest of the partnership. Individual perceptions and wishes are surrendered to the common good. If what you want as an individual contradicts the interests of the entire partnership, you are expected to surrender your position.
This is a good explanation why the message directed to pastors only is actually a whole church issue. It is said to pastors and all of us as well. The world is in dire need of good pastors. This will make you a good pastor!
We must care if we are understood or not. A good leader and public speaker and whoever else must be sensitive to whether they are misunderstood or not. This is a good biblical example of a great leader who was sensitive to being misunderstood.