If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the word of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

1. Brethren - Who is my brother? When does one become a brother in Christ? How does this term describe our relationship in the church?

2. Remembrance - Must every sermon and class teach new material? Can a sermon teach things we have heard before? Why did Peter write the second epistle? See 2 Peter 3:1.

3. Minister - What other terms does the Bible use to describe this work? What are the qualifications of a minister? Are ministers ordained?

4. Nourished - What is the value of Bible study? If the Bible is nourishment for us, if we fail to study the Bible are we malnourished? Discuss 1 Peter 2:2; Matthew 5:6.

5. Good - What is the difference in a "good minister" and one who is not good? How can you tell if a doctrine is a "good doctrine" or some other kind?

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