“In His Name”A training course

for Healing Prayer TeamsKirby Muxloe Free Church Jan 2012

Ministering the Truth

• The Claim of Jesus:“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)

• What Jesus does not claim

What is truth?

• Pilates question repeated– That which isn’t a lie– Reality, as opposed to appearance– That which corresponds to fact– Faithfulness, reliability– Honesty, integrity

What is truth?

• Greek: Aletheia

• Hebrew: ’emet אטת

What is truth?

• For the Prophets: Using right measures.• For Jesus: Honesty in place of hypocrisy.• For Paul: The Gospel.• For John: – Reality unveiled.– Word and Spirit.

• In Hebrews: A sharp sword!

Ministering the Truth

• The example of Jesus– John 3:1-9 – Nicodemus– John 4:16 – The woman at the well– Mark 10:17 – The rich young ruler

• Group exercise

Tools for the task

• The application of scripture– Workmen approved, 2 Tim 2:15; 3:16

• Sanctified in the Truth– John 14:15-17; 17:17

• Openness and accountability: 2 Cor 4:2• ‘Speaking the word with boldness’ Acts 4:31– Proclamation to a group– A word to an individual

A checklist for ministry

• Do they have life?• Do they have truth?• Do they follow the way?• (Do I have life and truth,

and am I following the way?)