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Priscilla and Aquila- Risked their own necks

Text: Romans 16:3-5
12 March 2006

(I) INTRODUCING OTHER OUTSTANDING SERVANTS OF CHRIST

1. First Mention- The Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ

a) Peter Acts 1-11

b) John Acts 1-5

c) Paul Acts 13

2. Other Outstanding servants of the Lord Jesus Christ

a) The Seven Deacons Acts 6

i) Stephen

ii) Philip

b) Barnabas Acts 4:36-37; 11:25-30; 12:25; 13

3. The contributions of these non-apostolic servants of God:-

a) Supportive

b) Supplementary

c) Significant

(II) AN OUTSTANDING FAMILY OF TWO

1. Historical

a) Aquila and Priscilla were forced to leave Rome by an edict of the Emperor Acts 18:2

b) Paul worked alongside Aquila (Both had learned the trade of tent-making) Acts 18:3

2. Tent-making Ministry

a) Tent-making was merely to make a living

b) Aquila and Priscilla were well-grounded in the Scriptures Acts 18:26

c) They were able to give needed instruction to Apollos Acts 18:26

3. Ministry in Rome

a) High regards for their labour

“Fellow-workers” Romans 16:3

b) Necessary recognition of their House-Church

“Likewise greet the church that is in their house” Romans 16:4

c) High tribute paid

“They risked their own necks for my life” Romans 16:3

(III) OUR CHALLENGE

1. To have more families devoted to serving the Lord

2. To have families who will become outstanding

3. Recognition of outstanding families