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Who Will Preach?


Be ready to speak in season and out of season

Who among us is called to preach? Certainly, God specifically calls some to stand at a pulpit exhorting His Word, leading a family of believers, shepherding a people for Christ’s sake. Yet, we are all disciples and evangelists of Jesus Christ, therefore being charged to preach the good news to the world. In (Matthew 28:18) Jesus came to the disciples saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Jesus spoke these words, commonly called “The Great Commission,” to those whom He called to follow Him. As He did, He stressed the role of the believer in evangelism, discipleship, teaching, worship, and for missions. In the early church, and now once more becoming popular, believers would meet together in people’s homes to worship God, read the Scriptures, and pray together. Small prayer groups like these permit a relaxed, informal atmosphere for worship and can allow for more spontaneous participation in Bible study.  An important part of evangelism is caring for each other’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and to encourage each other in spiritual growth.

You and I, as believers in Christ Jesus, are His church and our mission is to evangelize and make disciples for Jesus Christ. We are to preach the good news of God’s salvation, help bring others to Christ, and encourage other Christians in their spiritual growth. We are not to become islands unto ourselves ceasing to go to church, but remain connected to the Bible-based church of our choosing all the while tending to our own responsibility of witnessing for Christ.

Will you preach?
  

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