The Vessel God Will Use

This book is inspired by the Holy Spirit to prepare and build the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists , the shepherds , the teachers and all leaders serving in various departments of the Church , to bring about mighty harvest of souls in kingdom, thereby building committed , effective and productive leaders for the end time move and revival as we await the second coming of our king the Lord Jesus Christ.

When you think about the kind of "vessel" you are, do words like chipped, cracked, broken, and dirty come to mind? Yet God accomplishes extraordinary things through ordinary people who believe God can and will use them -- imperfections and all. Becoming a Vessel God Can Use is a ten-week journey for small groups or individuals that offers hope, laughter, and transformation to women who long to discover new confidence and significance. Now with expanded Leader's Guide included. Book jacket.

Pastor John MacArthur will take you through the two short letters to Timothy, passage by passage, so that you can better understand Paul's instructions to church leaders and the cultural context that makes these letters so relevant today. Timothy was a close associate of Paul who was facing problems within the church that he was leading in Ephesus. In these personal letters, Paul gives practical pastoral instruction to his protégé, highlighting godliness and holy living to help Timothy fulfill his calling and effectively carry out his important tasks in the church. Paul's gentle encouragement in these letters challenges Timothy to persevere in his faith—a faith that might have been weakening under the pressure of the church and the persecution of the world. Paul's godly counsel was helpful not only to Timothy, a first-century Christian leader, but is also helpful to each of us as believers today. —ABOUT THE SERIES— The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates: Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text. Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context. Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life. Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

God has a design for our lives, thus he patiently processes the vessel to perfection for the master’s use. Most times, we get marred in His hands, taking the shape He has not destined for us, but He will still take His time to make you to fit into that picture He has in mind for you.

Henry Blackaby and his daughter Carrie Blackaby Webb show through the life of Mary how God can use any woman-regardless of stature or abilities-if her heart is fully committed to Him. Mary's example of faithfulness and commitment will encourage and strengthen Christian women, knowing that God is continuing to look for a pure heart that He can use today.

The Broken Vessel is a Story of Greatness. In the book, Augustine clearly shows in no uncertain terms that anybody can attain greatness no matter their present status. All it takes is simple yieldedness to God. He maintained that greatness is a part of our divine design and that only in the hands of God, we are refined, defined and thoroughly processed and prepared as vessels of honor to impact our world more positively.Do you desire a life of purpose and productivity? Do you want your life to touch humanity all over the world? Do you want God to make something beautiful out of your life? If your answer to these questions are "yes" then, The Broken Vessel is for you. In this book, you will discover:how valuable you are to God and humanity,the making of God's vessel,how to go through what you are going through and come through a better person,your God-ordained purpose.

For thirty years, Mark as Story has introduced readers to the rhetorical and narrative skill that makes Mark so arresting and compelling a story. Rhoads, Dewey, and Michie have helped to pioneer our appreciation of the Gospels, and Mark in particular, as narratives originally created in an oral culture for oral performance. New in this edition are a revised introduction and an afterword describing the significant role Mark as Story has played in the development of narrative criticism.