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

3. He gives and inspires the message given, 1 Cor. 2.3-5.

4. He leads the preacher to the situation where the message is to be given.

a. Acts 8.29

b. Acts 16.10

c. Acts 13.1-3

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C. The Holy Spirit anoints and inspires the preacher .

1. Jesus promised his messengers real power from the Holy Spirit, Acts 1.8.

2. He teaches and reminds the preacher of the truth as it is in Jesus, John 14.26.

3. The Holy Spirit makes intercession on our behalf as we serve the Lord, Rom. 8.26.

4. Preaching involves receiving God’s gift of boldness and intensity, 1 Thess. 1.5.