Series: The Importance of... The Importance Of Helpers

Series: The Importance of...

The Importance Of Helpers


In the beginning...

Genesis 2:18(KJV) 18And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Genesis 2:18(NKJV) 18And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.”


Helpers are a key item of our every day life, as God desires in our lives


Furthering the human race


Furthering the human race

Companionship (he was alone)


Equality in life, yet a difference in the roles


Togetherness that strengthens not demeans



Helpfulness that increases not take away



Helpfulness that increases not take away

Agreeableness that complements not controls


Example of Moses

Exodus 17:8 - 13 8Now Amalek came and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

9And Moses said to Joshua, “Choose us some men and go out, fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.”

The Importance Of Helpers10So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought

with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

11And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

12But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

13So Joshua defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.


Jesus’ recognition of the importance of helpers


Matthew 18:20(KJV) 20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

The Importance Of HelpersInner-circle (Peter, James, and John)


The twelve


The twelve

The seventy

Luke 10:1-2(NKJV) 1After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.


The twelve

The seventy

Himself

Holy Spirit

The Importance Of HelpersJohn 14:26(NKJV) 26But the Helper[Comforter], the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

John 15:26(NKJV) 26“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me.

John 16:7(NKJV) 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.


The early church’s recognition of the importance of helpers

The Importance Of HelpersMatthias chosen to replace Judas Iscariot – Acts 1:26


Peter and John working together (early on)



Appointing of seven deacons to help the widows – Acts 6




Barnabus willing to help Saul of Tarsus at Jerusalem – Acts 9:26-27

The Importance Of HelpersActs 9:26-27(KJV) 26And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. 27But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.




Barnabus willing to help Saul of Tarsus at Jerusalem – Acts 9:26-27

Sending of Barnabas to the believers - Acts 11:22-26

The Importance Of HelpersActs 11:22-26(NKJV) 22Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. 23When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. 24For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. 25Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul.

26And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.


Paul’s need of help and helpers along the way

The Importance Of HelpersHis dependence on the Holy Spirit


His need for help almost immediately Acts 9:23-25(KJV) 23And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.


His need for help almost immediately

His joining forces with Barnabas

The Importance Of HelpersActs 13:2-5(NKJV) 2As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. 4So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant.


His dependence on the Holy Spirit

His need for help almost immediately

His joining forces with Barnabas

His working with Silas

The Importance Of HelpersActs 15:36-41(NKJV) 36Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.” 37Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. 38But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work.

The Importance Of Helpers39Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; 40but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. 41And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.


Advantage of helpers

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Strengthen each other



Embolden each other



Embolden each other

Guard against discouragement



Embolden each other


Guard against burnout



Embolden each other



Bring effectiveness to their work



Embolden each other



Bring effectiveness to their work

Accomplish things they cannot without each other

The Importance Of HelpersEcclesiastes 4:9-12(NKJV) 9 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.


Need for helpers in ministry

The Importance Of HelpersToo few to do!

Luke 10:2(NKJV) 2Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.


Plenty work to do


Plenty work to do

We can rescue those in great peril with each other’s help


Plenty work to do


We can be obedient to God’s desire for our lives


Plenty work to do



We can be a blessing to each other and to those in need


Plenty work to do



We can be a blessing to each other and to those in need

We can rejoice greatly when we serve together


What better helper than the Lord?


Psalms 73:26(NKJV) 26 My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalms 105:4(NKJV) 4 Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore!

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