Focus on Reproduction, Student Workbook, SW12

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

1. He never rescinds or takes back his call, Rom. 11.29.

2. He will be faithful to his called ones because of his perfect and impeccable character: he never turns his back on his promise , 2 Tim. 2.11-13.

3. Not in a million years will the Lord Jesus fail to empower us with his own presence until the job of church planting is done, Matt. 28.19-20.

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4. Implication for evangelism and church planting: Messiah Jesus is both loyal and sovereign; he never reneges on a promise or turns his back on his servants .

C. Messiah Jesus ensures that his servants possess all the necessary gifts, opportunities, and grace to accomplish their apostolic and prophetic task.

1. The servant of Christ learns by experience that whatever they need, Messiah Jesus will provide, Phil. 4.11-13.

2. The evangelist and church planter receive the necessary power to accomplish their task only as they stay connected to the Lord Jesus in obedience and communion.

a. John 15.4-5

b. John 5.19

3. Through faith in Jesus Christ, God ensures that his servants have all they need to fulfill his will in mission and ministry.