Awakened to Deliver – The Fivefold MinistryWeek 33, Day 4: The Authority and Responsibility of the Fivefold MinistryKey Verse: Hebrews 13:17 (NASB 2020)“Obey your leaders and submit to them—for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account—so that they may do this with joy, not groaning; for this would be unhelpful for you.”⸻Episode Highlights• Authority in the Kingdom is servant authority, modeled after Jesus.• Spiritual leaders are accountable before God for the souls they oversee.• Authority and responsibility go hand in hand—leaders are called to stewardship, not status.• Apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers each carry unique responsibilities that strengthen the body.• True leaders labor for the good of the Church and point people to Jesus, not themselves.• Servant leadership is the model—Jesus washed His disciples’ feet to show us the way.• Authority has often been abused, but Scripture calls leaders to humility, integrity, and example.• Healthy leadership embraces accountability and submission to Christ, the true Head of the Church.• Spiritual authority only works when it is rooted in love.⸻Scriptures to Reflect On• Hebrews 13:17 – Leaders watch over souls and will give an account.• Matthew 20:25–28 – True greatness in the Kingdom is servanthood.• Philippians 2:3–5 – Leaders must walk in humility like Christ.• Acts 20:28 – Shepherd the Church purchased with Christ’s blood.• 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 – Recognize and honor faithful leaders.• Galatians 2:2 – Paul submitted his ministry for accountability.• John 13:12–15 – Jesus washed His disciples’ feet as an example.• 1 Peter 5:2–3 – Shepherds lead eagerly, not by domineering.⸻Takeaway ThoughtThe authority of the Fivefold Ministry is not about control but about stewardship. True leaders understand they are shepherding souls purchased by the blood of Jesus. Their authority is exercised in humility, love, and accountability, always pointing people back to Christ, the true Head of the Church.⸻Stay ConnectedFind all ministry links, bonus teachings, and updates in the Linktree in the show notes.Follow and engage: @AwakenedBibleMinistrieshttps://linktr.ee/AwakenedBibleMinistries⸻Support the MissionPartner with Awakened to Deliver to reach more people with the Gospel. Give through Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, or Patreon—links available via the Linktree.⸻Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed via PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under Creator License.⸻Call to ActionHonor the leaders God has placed in your life, not because they are perfect, but because they carry responsibility for your soul. And if you are called to leadership, embrace the weight of that responsibility with humility and a servant’s heart. Tomorrow, we’ll close this series by exploring how the Fivefold equips every believer to walk in their God-given calling.

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