The Equipping Ministry, Student Workbook, SW15

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T H E E Q U I P P I N G M I N I S T R Y

B. The cardinal virtue of preaching: Courage

1. The preacher needs the courage to speak the truth (precisely what God has told them to say).

a. Acts 4.29-31

b. Acts 4.13

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c. Acts 20.26-27

d. Acts 9.27

e. Acts 28.31

2. The preacher needs the courage to overcome the fear of people (not changing their message because of intimidation or possible shame).

a. 2 Tim. 1.7-8

b. Acts 20.24

c. Acts 21.13

d. Rom. 8.15