1. The Anointing, Opposition & Call to Gospel Ministry

2. The Anointing To Gospel Ministry  Jesus is baptized  Public ministry of Jesus begins  Jesus’ ministry is affirmed by God the Father and God the Spirit

3. The Anointing to Gospel Ministry Truths to Apply: 1)All true believers are anointed with God’s Spirit for Gospel ministry. 2)All true believers are the beloved children of God – so be who you are!

4. The Opposition To Gospel Ministry  The Spirit drove Jesus to a solitary place.  Jesus is tempted by Satan for 40 days.  The colossal match of good vs evil ensues.

5. The Opposition to Gospel Ministry Truth to Apply: We must realize that we are all involved in a cosmic war of good vs evil – but Jesus has already won the victory!

6. The Call To Gospel Ministry  Jesus calls his followers.  His call to follow requires a leaving behind of the past.  The call of Jesus requires that you leave and…follow him wherever he leads you.

7. The Call to Gospel Ministry Truths to Apply: 1)You must…Respond to the call of Jesus 2)You must…Leave your past behind 3)You must…Follow Jesus wherever he leads you

8. The Anointing, Opposition & Call to Gospel Ministry