Daily Devotions
Ephesians
"And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers."
Text: Ephesians 4:11
THE GIFTS THAT CHRIST BESTOWED
The gifts of the victorious Christ were not material things. With the needs of the Church in mind, Christ Jesus gave to the Church what it needed most.
1. Apostles (“apostolos”)
Let us appreciate afresh the significance of the ministry of the apostles:-
a) They were meant to be His witnesses, first and foremost (Acts 1:8).
b) They were especially empowered to bear witness of the Risen Christ (2 Corinthians 12:12; Romans 15:18-19).
c) They laid the foundations of the Church (Ephesians 2:20).
d) The ministries of the Apostles Peter and Paul were highlighted in the Book of Acts
Their works demonstrate powerfully the work that the apostles undertook for the Lord.
2. New Testament Prophets (“prophetes”)
We need to distinguish between the Old Testament prophets and the New Testament prophets.