Focus on Reproduction, Mentor's Guide, MG12

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F O C U S O N R E P R O D U C T I O N

c. Acts 23.11

d. Acts 27.23-24

3. Jesus is Lord: his oversight cannot be preempted or questioned, John 21.18-21; cf. v. 21-22.

4. Implication: Jesus’ leadership of the workers of the harvest is personal, absolute, and sufficient .

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IV. As Lord of the Harvest, Jesus Determines What His Messengers Must Endure (Suffering).

A. The servant of Jesus is not greater than Jesus himself (i.e., the servant can expect hardship because Jesus endured hardship ).

1. The servant is not greater than the one who sent him.

a. Matt. 10.24-25

b. Luke 6.40

c. John 13.16

2. As representatives of Messiah Jesus, we will receive the same response and treatment he would have received if he were there, John 15.20.