Last time we said that it was important, very important that we not only study the Word for ourselves as priests, but we also apply it to our lives and then share it with others.
This is a key concept. Ephesians 4:11 – 16 (here @ Bible Gateway) tells us that leaders, and as priests we are all leaders, are to equip other members of the body. That is not just the job of the professionals. In fact, it is hard to validate the model of church we practice today with professional leaders. Note that in Ephesians 4:13 – 16 (here @ Bible Gateway), Paul’s expectation is that every member of the body will engage in building up the other members of the body.
One implication of that is that when we are in our communities, we should be considering how we can build those around us up in their faith. It is not enough, nor was it Paul’s expectation, that we would simply show up on Sunday and be entertained.
Note that if the body is not committed to equipping, that it may be that an individual’s gifts will not be energized or engaged in the body.
That raises another question. What is equipping? Is equipping the same as teaching? If not, how is it different? The next post will unwrap that question.
This is a key concept. Ephesians 4:11 – 16 (here @ Bible Gateway) tells us that leaders, and as priests we are all leaders, are to equip other members of the body. That is not just the job of the professionals. In fact, it is hard to validate the model of church we practice today with professional leaders. Note that in Ephesians 4:13 – 16 (here @ Bible Gateway), Paul’s expectation is that every member of the body will engage in building up the other members of the body.
One implication of that is that when we are in our communities, we should be considering how we can build those around us up in their faith. It is not enough, nor was it Paul’s expectation, that we would simply show up on Sunday and be entertained.
Note that if the body is not committed to equipping, that it may be that an individual’s gifts will not be energized or engaged in the body.
That raises another question. What is equipping? Is equipping the same as teaching? If not, how is it different? The next post will unwrap that question.
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