A Servant of God

A Servant of God

We should all strive to be Servants of God. Jesus set the example of how we are to act and conduct ourselves as we go and do His work. What does a servant of God do? He does the will of God. The Apostles had just healed a 40 year old man who was paralyzed. They are rewarded by being thrown in jail.

Acts 4:7-31

4:7 power G 1411; (doonamis) force, miraculous power. This is important for us to realize today. The power is in the name of Christ!

4:8 These rulers were not appointed by God but set up by the Romans.

4:9-10 examined G 350; scrutinized. Impotent G 772; strengthless. It was by Jesus, whom they crucified.

4:11-12 stone (compare Psalm 118:22). Head of the Corner (compare Isa 28:16). These rulers considered Christ nothing and now He is their answer for salvation (very humbling for them).

4:13 Peter and them were ignorant of the traditions of men. They possessed a much higher knowledge which is from God.

4:14 How could they dispute this power. The man who was healed was standing with them.

4:15-16 council G 4892; Jewish Sanhedrin. How could they deny the apparent power.

4:17 There is nothing new under the sun. they are trying to take Gods name out of everything, as many do today. Will this stop us from speaking His name? NO!

4:18-19 serve God or man? Serve God always!

4:20 They were going to speak truth regardless of what a man says (good advice for us today).

4:21 Remember to glorify God always. Don’t fear what man can do to us as long as we are working for God.

4:22-24 All were rejoicing, what a mighty witness. I am sure this gave them boldness to speak even more.

4:25-26 (quoted in Psalm 2:1-2). Do you think the actions of the rulers shook God up? If you read Psalm 2:4 it states: “He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: The Lord shall have them in derision.”

4:27-28 Gods plan will always come to pass as written. Have Faith!

4:29-30 As a servant of God we can plug into that power that brings healings, signs and wonders.

4:31 Be a servant of God as Christ our example is. Speak His word boldly.

Isaiah 42:1-9

42:1 servant H 5650/5647; to work. Elect H 972; chosen one. We are to work for God.

42:2-3 smoking flax: the wick made of flax that burns dim. Not quench: not put it out burn trim it so it burns brightly (this is the servant’s job). The most important thing we can do is stay in the Truth, because it is what will set us free (compare John 8:32).

42:4 isles H 339; the habitable spots. It will not be man’s laws anymore but Gods.

42:5 He gives the Holy Spirit to those that believe.

42:6-7 (compare Luke 2:32, Isa 49:6, Isa 35:5). Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. He gives us truth and leadership. He showed us how to be good servants of God.

42:8-9 All Glory to God. His prophecies do and will come to pass. Stay in God’s word and you will know how to be a good servant.

Philippians 2:1-9

2:1-2 we should all be going the same way. We should all be of one mind. The will of God should be our

2:3 vainglory G 2754; self-conceit. Be humble.

2:4 Be considerate of others, show that Christian love.

2:5-6 A virgin shall conceive and call His name Immanuel (Isa 7:14). We shall all strive to be servants and not above any.

2:7 servant G 1401; a slave. Christ didn’t set Himself above any other but served at the cost of His life.

2:8 We should have a similar mindset. Serve God at all costs.

2:9 We have a choice, to humble ourselves and be exalted or exalt ourselves and be humbled (compare Matt 23:12). Be a servant of the Living God and work to accomplish His will.