EQUIPPED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK

EQUIPPED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
2 Tim. 3: 16-17
Teaching Presented at the Student Body Spiritual Retreat, February 13, 2008
- Simon A. Kolawole


INTRODUCTION
We thank God for this Second Semester and for how far the Lord has helped us in the year 2008. We commend the Student Body for this retreat, which undoubtedly will help set a spiritual tone for the Semester and further help us to be choice instruments in God’s hands.
The theme of the retreat, “Doing Exploits in the Ministry,” should be our perennial desire and prayer. The topic for discussion, “Equipped for Every Good Work,” can be seen as a way to achieve the great goal.

THE NEED TO BE EQUIPPED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
2 Tim. 2:15; Col. 3:17
1. The Nature of the Assignment
2. The Challenges of the Ministry
3. The Stakes of the Work
THE MEANS OF BEING EQUIPPED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
1. The Word, Text. Josh.1: 8
2. Holy Spirit, John 16:12-14; I Cor. 12:7
3. Prayer, Is. 40:31; Js. 1:5; Jer. 33:3
4. Spiritual Watchcare, I Thess. 2:10-12
5. Life/Ministry Experience, Heb. 5:8; Jh. 15:1-2
6. Discipline/Sacrifice, Is. 53:10-12; I Cor. 9:24-27
RESULTS OF BEING EQUIPPED FOR EVERY GOOD WORK
1. A Vessel Unto Honor, 2 Tim. 2:20-21 (Distinguished, special class, high quality).
2. Doing Exploits for the Lord (Accomplish much more Resourceful) Dan. 11:32
3. Competent (Skillful) 2 Tim. 2:15; Text
4. Bringing Glory by God, Matt. 5:16
5. A Life of Inspiration, I Tim. 4:12

CONCLUSION
The challenge to be equipped for every good work is a challenge we must take very seriously as individuals. In view of the results, we should continue to develop ourselves physically, academically, ministerially and spiritually so that we can be mighty instruments in God’s hands, distinguish ourselves and make a great impact on our generation. GO AND DO EXPLOITS FOR THE LORD.