1. The Work of Preaching & Praying Ephesians 6:17-19

2. Preacher & Fellow-Brethren Both Have Work To Be Done Preacher responsible to preach properly   Take up the sword of Spirit, the word of God   Must speak boldly as we “ought to speak”   Continue even in hardship or persecution Brethren responsible to pray for preaching   “With all prayer and supplication…”   “Praying at all seasons…”   “Watching thereunto in all perseverance…”   “On my behalf, that utterance may be given…”

3. Colossians 4:2-5 2 Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; 3 withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

4. Parallel Passage on Responsibility of Preacher & Fellow-Brethren Preacher responsible to preach properly   Take advantage of open doors to speak the word   Make manifest the word (not opinions, etc,)   Preach “as I ought to speak…”   Be wise & redeem the time towards those without Brethren responsible to pray for preaching   “Continue steadfastly in prayer...”   Pray for doors of opportunity to be opened   Pray that preacher may speak as he ought

5. Open Doors of Opportunity Always opposition to great & effective doors of opportunity (1 Cor. 16:9)   Door now open to Philippines will close in time The Lord is the ultimate source of doors being opened (2 Cor. 2:12)   God’s providence has, can & will open doors Open doors are provided to those God knows will use them (Rev. 3:8)   If refuse to use opportunity, God will not grant

6. Door Open in Philippines Denominational Preachers Willing to Have Open Study & Discussion of Bible Differences

10. Osborne’s Lecture Schedule