Welcome to the weekly live Q&A with Pastor David Guzik, author of the Enduring Word Bible commentary - today joined by his wonderful wife, Inga-Lill! After our lead question, Pastor David takes questions via the live chat - simply add your questions & our moderator will arrange & deliver them to Pastor David according to theme or subject! This week, Pastor David's question comes from Pete, who writes: "It seems, in many churches today, anyone, regardless of fruit, maturity, or knowledge, is invited to participate in ministry. I don’t mean just pastoral, but all kinds of ministry, worship, kids, Bible studies, etcetera. Rather than pondering what disqualifies someone from ministry, should we not be asking what qualifies someone for ministry?" Resources: For Pastor David's commentary on the entire Bible, in 10+ languages, visit: https://enduringword.com/ Download the Enduring Word app! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f ⛪︎ 1 Timothy 2:8-15 - Men and Women in the Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LIaFoT5xaM Today's Questions 0:00 Greetings & Introduction, saying hello to Inga-Lill Guzik! 3:16 Lead question 15:10 A special Thank You to all our supporters. 16:54 How do you know you are qualified for starting a home church? ​​20:23 What disqualifies an individual from ministry, and should that be permanent? 23:40 Can someone be called to missionary work in a foreign country without having ministry work in a church prior to that? 25:38 A lot of churches have a ministry of Trustees. Since this is not a scriptural ministry or office/authority, can both men and women serve as a Trustee? 28:54 Now when it is a new fresh year, how should I read the Bible passages I know by heart so it feels fresh for me? 31:44 What about the definition of “husband of one wife"? How should we understand this? 35:11 How critical is the local church to help qualify a person for ministry? There are a lot of lone Rangers out there that think they are qualified for ministry without a connection to a local church. 38:50 What about being overweight as a reason to be excluded from ministry? 41:00 ​​Thoughts on working overtime that isn't mandatory? I was reading Matt 6 verse 20 this morning. Is working overtime not trusting God, and storing up your treasure on earth? At what point is ambition or being earnings focused serving money, and not God? 44:04 ​​Since it isn't a role of authority over a man, is it scripturally OK for a woman to teach at a Bible conference of men and women? or a religion class at a Bible College? 47:21 ​​How can we recognize God's ways at work, especially when His actions or timing differ from our expectations? Is it possible? 49:33 What is Ministry? Is everything that happens in (or through) church considered ministry? Things such as a dance group who dances during praise and worship? Or cleaning the church? 51:40 ​​How can a woman minister to an unbeliever husband, if God’s commandment is for the wife to submit to their husband? Would you mind sharing some advice and thoughts? Thank you and God bless you and your team! 55:26 ​​Appreciate your commentary: What are the best ways to encourage our wives to draw closer to God? 57:10 Before the fall, how did the serpent get around? 57:40 What is the difference between praising God and worshipping God?! 58:30 ​​How can I know that I am ready to be a husband? I know that I must be a man first and seek to be a man before I can think of getting a wife. What must I do if I see a godly woman? 1:00:07 ​​When you have conversations with believers and they start to speak with vulgar language, how do you address it? 1:01:50 In Genesis 14 verse 21 ff, does it imply that Melchizedek has come to do trade with Abraham when he asked for people in exchange for things? 1:02:54 ​​My friend has a dialysis port and shouldn’t submerge in water. What option does she have since our church requires baptism to participate in the Lord’s supper. 1:04:00 ​Can anyone write a Bible commentary? 1:06:10 How did you know your calling to preach? And if someone feels like it’s a calling, how to pursue it? #christianity #bible #christian #pastor