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Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching.
1 Timothy 4:13
An exhortation is a call to worship. It is an encouragement to the community to worship our God.
It is a manifestation of the Gift of Prophecy.
Importance
Importance
The need for people to focus their mind and spirit to God.
The need for people to be reminded of the "worthiness" of God to be worshipped.
The need for people to be led and brought to the presence of God.
Exhortation builds faith.
Exhortation helps people to respond to God in worship.
On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men
for their upbuilding (edification) and encouragement (exhortation) and consolation (solace).
1 Corinthians 14:3
Elements
Elements
Opening greeting
Introduction
Reading of the Scripture verse(s)
Exhortation itself
Focus on encouraging the others to worship.
Do not preach or give a teaching.
Do not pre-empt the main speaker or the program.
Take note of the time. Do not exceed 5 minutes.
Invitation to worship
Guidelines for an effective exhortation
Guidelines for an effective exhortation
Prepare yourself spiritually.
Pray for wisdom, anointing, discernment, and guidance.
Listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Be authentic in leading the worship.
Take a reference Bible passage.
Cite practical applications of the verse.
Relate the practical application to the message of the verse.
Practice.
Coordinate with music ministry.
After the reading of the law and the prophets,
the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying,
"Brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it."
Acts 13:15
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