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The Ministry of the Family I. What is the basic reason why God blesses his people with abundance and truth? God operates on a very simple principle. He blesses us to be a blessing A. He did this with Abraham (Gen. 12:2-3). B. He did this with the children of Israel (Ex. 19:4-6; Is. 43:9-10, 12). C. He does this with everyone (II Cor. 1:3- 4; I Tim. 6:17-19).

II. What is the responsibility of God’s people who have been blessed with truth? In response to what God has done, God expects His people to be willing to reach out to others (Ex. 19:4-6; I Pet. 2:5-9). As a priesthood we are to: A. Be a servant nation to the world. B. Meditate the blessings of God to the rest of God’s possession (Ex. 19:5).

C. Live in the “environment of God” while living in the midst of the nations, thus showing forth His glory (Mt. 5:16). D. Be God’s vehicle to show forth God’s virtues to the world (Is. 43:21; I Pet. 2:9). E. Be witnesses to the world of the power and love of God (Is. 44:8; 43:9-12; Acts 1:8).

III. What place does the home have in reaching out to others? The Bible teaches that a home that is in order can become a real place of manifold ministry. In the New Testament the home was: A. A place of refreshment (Acts 10:6). B. A place where the believers gathered for prayer (Acts 12:12). C. A place where bread was broken (Acts 2:46-47).

D. A place of teaching and preaching (Acts 5:42; 20:20). E. A place where the Spirit was outpoured (Acts 2:2; 10:44-46). F. A place where churches were started (Acts 18:7; Rom. 16:5; I Cor. 16:19; Col. 4:15; Philemon 2).

IV. How does God want to use our homes? A. God wants every home to be a place where the principles of the Kingdom of God are lived out. In this way our homes will become: 1. A pattern of good works attracting the lost (Tit. 2:7-8). 2. A good testimony to those who are outside of the community of faith (II Cor. 8:21; I Tim. 3:7; Acts 22:12).

3. A place where people will come for answers (I Pet. 3:15-16). 4. A true manifestation of the wisdom of God (Col. 4:5; Eph. 3:10; Jam. 3:13).

B. God wants every home to be a place from which we can reach out to our neighborhood. God gives us specific duties that we are to fulfill toward our neighbors. 1. We are to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mt. 5:43; 19:19; 22:39; Mark 12:31,33; Rom. 13:9-10; Jam. 2:8; Gal. 5:14). 2. We are to try to please them (Rom. 15:2).

3. We are to deal honestly with them (Eph. 4:25). 4. We are to be instrumental in teaching them (Heb. 8:11).

C. God wants every home to a place of reaching out to the poor and needy (Pro. 31:20). 1. This starts with the needy in the family circle itself (I Tim. 5:8). 2. This extends to the other members of the Body of Christ (I Cor. 16:15). 3. This reaches beyond to the stranger outside (Gal. 6:10; I Th. 5:15).

V. Who are some good biblical examples of this kind of ministry? A. Abraham is a pattern of hospitality in his home when he entertained strangers (Gen. 18:1-8). B. Elizabeth had a close relationship with not only her kindred but also all of her neighbors (Luke 1:56-58; Compare Luke 1:6).

C. Stephanas serves as one of the best examples (Note: Many commentators believe that this was the Philippian jailor converted under the ministry of Paul.). 1. He was a man who was personally responsive to the Lord (Acts 16:30-31). 2. He was a man who immediately got his own home in order (Acts 16:32-33; I Cor. 1:16).

3. He was a man who was reaching out to the needs of others (Acts 16:34). 4. He was a man who became addicted to the ministry of the saints (I Cor. 16:15). 5. He became a great help and strength to the apostle Paul (I Cor. 16:16-17). 6. He even helped pen the letter to the Corinthians (I Corinthians – subscription).

VI. What are some practical ways in which we can get more actively involved in outreach from our homes? There are many things that we can do as believers. The following are only a few suggestions. You can add to your own list. A. Housing needy singles, whether they be newly converted or in need of a local parental oversight.

B. Using your home as a center of hospitality, ministering to those who are in need of love and care. C. Reaching out to the older people in the Body of Christ and your neighborhood, serving them through acts of kindness. D. Establishing a healthy relationship with your neighbors. 1. Take time to get to know them. 2. Help them with a project (i.e., canning, clean-up, etc.).

3. Be ready to assist in times of need. 4. Invite them to dinner. 5. Visit when sick (and send a card). 6. Remember them on special occasions. 7. Talk to them when the occasion presents itself. 8. Invite them along to special family or church functions. 9. Be willing to help them with babysitting.

E. Using your home for church functions. 1. Showers 2. Small group meetings 3. Prayer meetings 4. Bible studies The home is the place where true Christianity is displayed. People may question its authenticity in the church but when they see it in your home, they will be convinced (I Pet. 2:9-17).