Lesson 6
Didasko – to give instruction or to teach Didaskalos – teacher, an instructor, master Jesus: taught in the synagogues, in the temple, from a boat or shore and in towns He taught with authority Mark 11:22 His authority came from the Word of God He taught the Old Testament He gave a warning Matt. 5:17 John 14 His words were from the Father
Jesus commanded them to make disciples and teach the Word of God Matt. 28:19-20 The apostles taught Jesus as the Christ Paul taught Jews and especially Gentiles Priscilla and Aquila taught Apollos the way of God more accurately
James 3:1 Not many should become teachers Teachers will be held accountable I Tim. 6:3-5 Warning of teaching false doctrines and corrupt men Titus 1 Teachers are only to teach the Word of God which refutes those who oppose it. Teaching the Word will require much time in the study of The Word.
The Holy Spirit teaches all believers John 14:26 His anointing abides within all believers I John 2:27 His anointing teaches all believers All believers are to study and share the Word with others Teachers primarily and consistently minister to the body by teaching.
Parakaleo – to call, to call near to one’s side One who urges another to pursue a course of conduct. They have the ability to effectively encourage or comfort another and to motivate him or her to a walk of obedience Admonition or encouragement for the believer in the purpose of strengthening and establishing the believer in the truth. Zod.
John 14:16 “Helper” – parakletos, another of the same kind, of equal equality. One who comes forward in behalf of and as the representative of another. “The Holy Spirit undertakes Christ’s office in the world while Christ is not in the world as the God-Man in bodily form.” Zod. The Holy Spirit gives the ability to obey the Word of God and motivates us to live a holy life.
Jesus: Advocate – parakletos – called to one’s aid I John 2:1. He aids as our advocate with the Father when we sin Barnabas: Acts 4 “Son of encouragement or consolation”. He came alongside John Mark and Paul Paul: Acts 13 Gave an exhortation to the synagogue officials
Acts 13 Paul goes through Jewish history and preaches Christ, then warns them to believe Heb. 13:22 Warning not to take the discipline of the Lord lightly Acts 14:22 Remain true to the faith I and 11 Thess. Warnings to work in a quiet fashion; eat your own bread Judas and Silas in I Cor. 14:3 Everyone who prophesies speaks to: strengthen, encourage and comfort
Peter: I Peter 5:1-2 Be Saved! Shepherd the flock Timothy: I Tim. 6:2 and 2 Tim. 4:2 Use great patience and instruction, exhort with the Word Correct, rebuke and encourage Exhortation is the supernatural ability that enables them to motivate others to live lives according to what the commands of Scripture are.