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A death by crucifixion seems to include all that pain and death can have of the horrible and ghastly – dizziness, cramp, thirst, starvation, sleeplessness, traumatic fever, shame, publicity of shame, long continuous torment, horror of anticipation, mortification of intended wounds – all intensified just up to the point at which they can be endured at all, but all stopping just short of the point which would give to the sufferer the relief of unconsciousness. The unnatural position made every movement painful; the lacerated veins and crushed tendons throbbed with incessant anguish; the wounds, inflamed by exposure, gradually gangrene; the arteries – especially at the head and stomach – became swollen and oppressed with surcharged blood, and while each variety of misery went on gradually increasing, there was added to them the intolerable pang of a burning and raging thirst, and all these physical complications caused an internal excitement and anxiety, which made the prospect of death itself – of death, the unknown enemy, at whose approach man usually shudders most – bear the aspect of a delicious and exquisite release. One thing is clear. The 1st century executions were not like the modern ones, for they did not seek a quick, painless death or the preservation of any measure of dignity for the criminal. On the contrary, they sought an agonizing torture which completely humiliated him. And it is important that we understand this, for it helps us realize the agony of Christ's death.
Frederick Farrar

1. There are many who profess to know Christ who are mistaken. What evidences do you have that you have been given life by God? 2. What does it mean for a person to love God? In what ways do you see true biblical love toward God demonstrated in your life? Do you see true biblical love toward God in the lives of your wife and each of your children? 3. How does your wife feel about your commitment to pastoring? 4. Why do you believe God wants you in the pastorate? 5. Closely examine each of the Bible’s qualifications for pastors and deacons (1 Tim. 3; Titus 1:5-9; Acts 6:1-6; 1 Pet. 5:1-4). Which are you strongest qualities? With which requirements do you have the most trouble? Why do you believe these areas of difficulty do not presently disqualify you from ministering? (Note the phrase “must be” in 1 Tim. 3:2.) 6. A pastor is charged by God to preach to the church and to shepherd the people in a more individual way. Which aspect of the ministry appeals to you the most? What are some specific ways you could be helped to develop your skills in either of these areas? 7. What are your methods for involving yourself in the lives of your people as their shepherd and overseer of their souls? 8. What activities characterize your evangelistic interest? What is your approach to personal evangelism? corporate evangelism? 9. What is your approach to counseling? How do you handle your counseling load? 10. What are your specific and regular practices regarding the spiritual disciplines (e.g., personal prayer, Bible study, meditation, stewardship, learning, etc.)? 11. How would you describe a successful pastor? How would you describe a successful church? 12. How is the pastor held accountable? What relationships in your life currently provide accountability for responsible attitudes and behavior, both personally and as pastor? 13. Who are your favorite Christian writers, commentators, theologians, etc.? Why? What books have you read in the past year? 14. Describe an instance when you made attempts to reform the church in some significant area. What were the results? What did it cost you personally? 15. Describe your leadership style. What have been some weaknesses? Strengths? 16. When you have met with opposition, has it been mostly related to your style of leadership, your personality, your beliefs, or something else? 17. According to your observations, what doctrines need special emphasis in our day? 18. What is true biblical repentance? 19. What is true biblical faith? 20. Explain justification by faith. What is the difference between the Catholic view of justification and the biblical view? 21. Please explain your view of sanctification. What are the various means God uses to sanctify the believer? 22. Can a person have Christ as his Savior without submitting to Him as Lord? Explain. 23. What is your position on the inerrancy of Scripture? 24. Explain the biblical term “baptism of the Spirit.” When does this baptism occur? 25. What are your views on baptism by water? 26. How does the Bible relate the sovereignty of God to salvation? 27. What does the Bible teach about the extent of man’s depravity? 28. What does Christ’s atonement accomplish? 29. What does the Bible teach about the perseverance and preservation of believers? 30. What is the proper use of the Old Testament law? 31. How do you articulate your present view of end-time or eschatological issues? 32. Do you believe that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin? What is the significance of your belief? 33. What is your interpretation of the biblical teaching on Hell? 34. Do you believe that the events described in Genesis 1-11 are factual or symbolic? 35. What does the Bible teach concerning spiritual gifts? Please delineate your views about prophecy and speaking in tongues. 36. What is your view of divorce and remarriage? How strictly will you follow this view in practice? 37. What is your view of the phrase, “The bishop [pastor] then must be...the husband of one wife” (1 Tim. 3:2)? 38. What are your requirements for performing a marriage ceremony? 39. Please explain your views on church discipline. Relate any personal experience. 40. How would you handle a case of scandal or immorality by a church member? 41. What is your view on abortion? 42. Many children who appear to be converted at an early age show no evidence of knowing Christ later. How do you handle children when they come to you for counsel concerning conversion? What is your advice to parents? 43. What is a useful plan for receiving new members into the church? What are prerequisites? 44. What are your views on styles of church music? 45. Who should direct the worship of the church? Why? Which methods of leading corporate worship are appropriate? Which are inappropriate? 46. What does the Bible teach is the purpose of the church’s weekly gathering? 47. What are your views regarding raising money for various projects within the church? Should the church solicit those outside the church? 48. What are your convictions about the local church and debt? 49. What does the Bible teach about women in pastoral ministry? 50. What does the Bible teach about how churches should make decisions? 51. How should a pastor and his church relate to other churches locally and (if denominational) to the larger body? Do you feel comfortable cooperating with other denominations? Do you draw any lines? 52. What are the biblical responsibilities of elders? Are there any distinctions between elders, pastors, and overseers? If applicable, what distinctions exist between staff and non-staff pastors? 53. What are the biblical responsibilities of deacons? How are deacons and elders to relate? 54. What emphasis do you give to the leadership of fathers with their families, especially in terms of family worship? Do you personally engage in family worship with your wife and children? 55. What is your missionary vision for the church? How are you currently demonstrating missionary interest and involvement? (Jim Elliff and Don Whitney)
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PS 118:1 Hvalite Gospoda, jer je dobar, jer je doveka milost Njegova.
PS 118:2 Neka reèe Izrailj da je doveka milost Njegova;
PS 118:3 Neka reèe dom Aronov da je doveka milost Njegova;
PS 118:4 Neka kažu svi koji se boje Gospoda da je doveka milost Njegova.
PS 118:5 Iz teskobe povikah ka Gospodu i usliši me, izvede me na prostrano mesto Gospod.
PS 118:6 Gospod je sa mnom, ne bojim se; šta æe mi uèiniti èovek?
PS 118:7 Gospod mi je pomoænik: slobodno æu gledati u neprijatelje svoje.
PS 118:8 Bolje je uzdati se u Gospoda nego li se oslanjati na èoveka;
PS 118:9 Bolje je uzdati se u Gospoda negoli se oslanjati na knezove.
PS 118:10 Svi me narodi opkoliše; ali ih u ime Gospodnje razbih.
PS 118:11 Optekoše, opkoliše me; ali ih u ime Gospodnje razbih.
PS 118:12 Opkoliše me kao pèele saæe, i ugasiše se kao oganj u trnju: u ime ih Gospodnje razbih.
PS 118:13 Otisnuo si me da padnem, ali me Gospod prihvati.
PS 118:14 Gospod je hvala moja i pesma; On mi posta Spasitelj.
PS 118:15 Glas radosti i spasenja èuje se u kolibama pravednièkim: "Desnica Gospodnja daje silu;
PS 118:16 Desnica Gospodnja uzvišuje, desnica Gospodnja daje silu."
PS 118:17 Neæu umreti, nego æu živ biti, i kazivati dela Gospodnja.
PS 118:18 Karajuæi pokara me Gospod; ali me smrti ne dade.
PS 118:19 Otvorite mi vrata od pravde, uæi æu na njih, slaviæu Gospoda.
PS 118:20 "Evo vrata Gospodnja, na koja ulaze pravednici!"
PS 118:21 Hvalim Te, što si me uslišio, i postao mi Spasitelj.
PS 118:22 Kamen koji odbaciše zidari, posta glava od ugla.
PS 118:23 To bi od Gospoda i divno je u našim oèima.
PS 118:24 Evo dan, koji stvori Gospod! Radujmo se i veselimo se u nj!
PS 118:25 O Gospode, pomozi! O Gospode, daj da bude u napredak!
PS 118:26 Blagosloven koji ide u ime Gospodnje! Blagosiljamo vas iz doma Gospodnjeg.
PS 118:27 Gospod je Bog krepak, i On nas obasja; žrtvu prazniènu, vezanu vrpcama, vodite k rogovima žrtveniku.
PS 118:28 Ti si Bog moj, Tebe hvalim, Bože moj, Tebe uzvišujem.
PS 118:29 Hvalite Gospoda, jer je dobar, jer je milost Njegova doveka.

 



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