The Test of Promotion in Christian Ministry
LESSON 7:
THE TEST OF
PROMOTION
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
1.
To assess and
EXAMINE
the
true inner
attitudes
and
motives
of those whom He calls.
(1 Timothy 3:10)
1 Timothy 3:10
10
They must first be tested; and then if there is
nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
1.
To assess and
EXAMINE
the
true inner attitudes
and
motives
of those whom He calls.
(1 Timothy 3:10)
2.
To
SORT OUT
those who are
REALLY CALLED
by God.
3.
To
EQUIP
those whom God
CALLED
with
spiritual
UNDERSTANDING
needed to help
people.
PURPOSE OF THE TEST
Testing is built in into the system of faith. It is not
a demonic activity. Testing of your faith is God’s
pre-requisite for trusting you. He will never trust
someone whom He never tested.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I PASS THROUGH THE TEST
OF PROMOTION?
•
Do you want to grow as Christian?
•
Do you want an effective ministry?
•
Do you want to extend God’s kingdom?
THE TEST OF PROMOTION
In our age, fear of
FAILURE
is very strong.
Unless a person is walking in the
SPIRIT
,
he may unconsciously sabotage the
SUCCESS
of his Christian walk or his ministry.
DEEP IN HIS INNER MAN:
1.
He may believe that he does not
DESERVE
promotion.
2.
He may fear that
SUCCESS
brings with it a
standard of faith that he cannot
SUSTAIN
for
long.
3.
He may simply fear
FAILURE
so strongly that he
FOCUSES
on trying to avoid failure rather than
trying to succeed in serving God and His church.
WHY DO WE STUDY THE TEST OF PROMOTION?
1.
All of the other tests directly
AFFECT
this one.
2.
It is one of the most
DIFFICULT
of all tests to
pass.
3.
It is one of the most frequent causes of
frustration in younger ministries.
DEFINITION:
When a person finds himself not
MOVING
FORWARD
in ministry of the church, as he expects
he should, he is in the Test of Promotion.
THE PARABLE OF PROMOTION
The spiritual leader must
KNOW HIS OWN
place
of ministry, and
stays
in it.
Character: Abimelech and Jotham
Text: Judges 9:8-15
THE PARABLE OF PROMOTION
Characters:
Purposes:
1. Olive Tree
2. Fig Tree
3. Grape Vine
4. Thorn Bush
Oil
Fruits
Wine
Thorn
Text: Judges 9:8-15
THE SYMBOL OF PROMOTION IN SCRIPTURE
THE HORN
NATURAL
world the
HORN
of an
Animal is its
STRENGTH
and
DEFENSE.
In relation to His
SERVANT
, the horn represents
the
ANOINTING, POWER, STRENGTH,
and
FAITHFULNESS
in the ministries.
1 Samuel 16:13
THE SYMBOL OF PROMOTION IN SCRIPTURE
When Saul was anointed, a
FLASK
of
oil was used by Samuel (1 Sam 10:1).
For David, on the other hand, a
HORN
of oil was used (1 Samuel 16:13).
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS:
Saul
David
•
ANOINTED
with
human
instrument. (1 Samuel 10:1)
•
ANOINTED
with
DIVINE
instrument. (1Samuel 10:13)
•
APPROVED
by the
popular vote of people.
•
CHOSEN
by the
leading Spirit of God.
•
Became
proud
and was
BROUGHT LOW
by God.
•
Remained
HUMBLE
and
was
LIFTED UP
by God.
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS:
Samuel
Today’s C-Leader
•
CHOSEN
by God
before birth for his
ministry.
•
Do I sense a
real
DIVINE
call upon my
life?
•
His parents
DEDICATED
him to
the Lord.
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS:
Samuel
Today’s C-Leader
•
CHOSEN
by God
before birth for his
ministry.
•
His parents
DEDICATED
him to
the Lord.
•
Do I realize that my divine
calling may have much to do
with the way my parents
PRAYED
for me when I was
not yet born or when I was
a child?
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS:
Samuel
Today’s C-Leader
•
He
served
unto
the Lord under Eli.
•
Am I
striving
to make a
better position for myself, or
do I submit, as unto the
Lord, when those over me
in the Lord make a decision
with which I disagree?
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS:
Samuel
Today’s C-Leader
•
Samuel was
sleeping when God
called
.
•
Are we
rested
in our
present ministry?
THE PREREQUISITE OF PROMOTION IS
…
RIGHTEOUSNESS
The Test of Promotion in Christian ministry is designed to assess and examine the attitudes, motives, and true inner beliefs of individuals called by God. It serves to identify those truly called, equip them with spiritual understanding, and test their faith for trustworthiness. Passing through this test requires a desire for growth, effective ministry, and the expansion of God's kingdom. Fear of failure, self-doubt, and avoiding failure can hinder success in the test of promotion. Studying and understanding this test is crucial for navigating challenges and frustrations in ministry.
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LESSON 7: LESSON 7: THE TEST OF THE TEST OF PROMOTION PROMOTION
PURPOSE OF THE TEST 1. To assess and EXAMINE attitudes attitudes and motives (1 Timothy 3:10) EXAMINE the true inner motives of those whom He calls. true inner
10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 1 Timothy 3:10
PURPOSE OF THE TEST 1. To assess and EXAMINE and motives motives of those whom He calls. (1 Timothy 3:10) 2. To SORT OUT SORT OUT those who are REALLY CALLED by God. 3. To EQUIP EQUIP those whom God CALLED with spiritual UNDERSTANDING UNDERSTANDING needed to help people. EXAMINE the true inner attitudes true inner attitudes
PURPOSE OF THE TEST Testing is built in into the system of faith. It is not a demonic activity. Testing of your faith is God s pre-requisite for trusting you. He will never trust someone whom He never tested.
HOW WILL I KNOW IF I PASS THROUGH THE TEST OF PROMOTION? Do you want to grow as Christian? Do you want an effective ministry? Do you want to extend God s kingdom?
THE TEST OF PROMOTION In our age, fear of FAILURE FAILURE is very strong. Unless a person is walking in the SPIRIT he may unconsciously sabotage the SUCCESS of his Christian walk or his ministry. SPIRIT, SUCCESS
DEEP IN HIS INNER MAN: 1. He may believe that he does not DESERVE promotion. 2. He may fear that SUCCESS SUCCESS brings with it a standard of faith that he cannot SUSTAIN long. 3. He may simply fear FAILURE FAILURE so strongly that he FOCUSES FOCUSES on trying to avoid failure rather than trying to succeed in serving God and His church. DESERVE SUSTAIN for
WHY DO WE STUDY THE TEST OF PROMOTION? 1. All of the other tests directly AFFECT AFFECT this one. 2. It is one of the most DIFFICULT pass. DIFFICULT of all tests to 3. It is one of the most frequent causes of frustration in younger ministries.
DEFINITION: When a person finds himself not MOVING FORWARD FORWARD in ministry of the church, as he expects he should, he is in the Test of Promotion. MOVING
THE PARABLE OF PROMOTION Text: Judges 9:8-15 The spiritual leader must KNOW HIS OWN place of ministry, and stays KNOW HIS OWN stays in it. Character: Abimelech and Jotham
THE PARABLE OF PROMOTION Text: Judges 9:8-15 Purposes: Oil Fruits Wine Thorn Characters: 1. Olive Tree 2. Fig Tree 3. Grape Vine 4. Thorn Bush
THE SYMBOL OF PROMOTION IN SCRIPTURE THE HORN THE HORN 1 Samuel 16:13 NATURAL NATURAL world the HORN Animal is its STRENGTH STRENGTH and DEFENSE. HORN of an DEFENSE. In relation to His SERVANT the ANOINTING, POWER, STRENGTH, ANOINTING, POWER, STRENGTH, and FAITHFULNESS FAITHFULNESS in the ministries. SERVANT, the horn represents
THE SYMBOL OF PROMOTION IN SCRIPTURE When Saul was anointed, a FLASK oil was used by Samuel (1 Sam 10:1). FLASK of For David, on the other hand, a HORN of oil was used (1 Samuel 16:13). HORN
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Saul Saul David David ANOINTED ANOINTED with human instrument. (1 Samuel 10:1) human ANOINTED ANOINTED with DIVINE instrument. (1Samuel 10:13) CHOSEN CHOSEN by the leading Spirit of God. DIVINE APPROVED APPROVED by the popular vote of people. Remained HUMBLE was LIFTED UP LIFTED UP by God. HUMBLE and Became proud BROUGHT LOW BROUGHT LOW by God. proud and was
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Samuel Samuel Today s C Today s C- -Leader Leader CHOSEN CHOSEN by God before birth for his ministry. His parents DEDICATED DEDICATED him to the Lord. Do I sense a real DIVINE DIVINE call upon my life? real
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Samuel Samuel Today s C Today s C- -Leader Leader Do I realize that my divine calling may have much to do with the way my parents PRAYED PRAYED for me when I was not yet born or when I was a child? CHOSEN CHOSEN by God before birth for his ministry. His parents DEDICATED DEDICATED him to the Lord.
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Samuel Samuel Today s C Today s C- -Leader Leader Am I striving striving to make a better position for myself, or do I submit, as unto the Lord, when those over me in the Lord make a decision with which I disagree? He served served unto the Lord under Eli.
ONLY GOD CAN PROMOTE THE RIGHTEOUS: Samuel Samuel Samuel was sleeping when God called called. Today s C Today s C- -Leader Are we rested rested in our present ministry? Leader
THE PREREQUISITE OF PROMOTION IS RIGHTEOUSNESS
