Lesson 58 Washing at the Cross, Serving Others
Question 7
Many of us have found ministering to those that God brings to us here at Setting Captives Free to be very enjoyable. We become passionate about seeing God work in people’s hearts, lives, and families, watching Him set captives free.
We have prepared a mentorship course to teach you how to mentor others here at Setting Captives Free. It is 10-days long, and during the course, you will interact with a mentor to learn how to bring cleansing to others.
1 Timothy 1:15-16 NIV Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. (16) But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.
Paul was shown mercy so that he might be an example to other sinners that God has mercy for even them, and that they too can believe in Jesus and receive eternal life, no matter what they have done.
Question 7. Will you pray about continuing to the mentorship course here at Setting Captives Free in preparation for God using you in the lives of others?
King David understood that, as God restored him after his time of committing adultery, David would teach others: “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you” (Psalm 51:12-13 NIV). This is the joy we get to see as we teach others the gospel: “many turn back to the Lord.”
Remember, in commissioning His disciples to minister to others, Jesus said, “you will be blessed if you do it.” This is Jesus’ promise to those willing to step out in faith and make themselves available to be used by God. This blessing of God is what keeps gospel ministers always pressing forward, ever reaching out to people with a hand of love and forgiveness and acceptance, always looking to help others and give them grace.