Korah, he has already given this special ministry to you and your fellow Levites. Are you now demanding the priesthood as well?

Bless the ministry of the Levites, O Lord, and accept all the work of their hands. Hit their enemies where it hurts the most; strike down their foes so they never rise again.”

The Ministry of Jesus Begins

When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee.

In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.

Jesus Feeds Five Thousand

The apostles returned to Jesus from their ministry tour and told him all they had done and taught.

John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.

The Ancestors of Jesus

Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry. Jesus was known as the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Heli.

Though his ministry follows mine, I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandal.”

As a result, Jesus stopped his public ministry among the people and left Jerusalem. He went to a place near the wilderness, to the village of Ephraim, and stayed there with his disciples.

Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet

Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.

And you must also testify about me because you have been with me from the beginning of my ministry.

Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us.”

as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.”

As John was finishing his ministry he asked, ‘Do you think I am the Messiah? No, I am not! But he is coming soon—and I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the sandals on his feet.’

After greeting them, Paul gave a detailed account of the things God had accomplished among the Gentiles through his ministry.

Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in the ministry of Christ Jesus.

Clearly, you are a letter from Christ showing the result of our ministry among you. This “letter” is written not with pen and ink, but with the Spirit of the living God. It is carved not on tablets of stone, but on human hearts.

Are we commending ourselves to you again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart.

Paul’s Hardships

We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry.

So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving.

The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem

I really don’t need to write to you about this ministry of giving for the believers in Jerusalem.

So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.

As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.

And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.”

But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.