B) . 4:10-15
V.10 c) Prisoner - The Prisoner.
Aristarchus
I. Aristarchus was with Paul during his 3rd missionary journey, and even when he was captured and sailed to Rome Aristarchus was still with him.
Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2
II. Aristarchus was now a fellow prisoner with Paul.
Mark
I. John Mark (John -The Jewish name) (Mark - The Greek name). Acts 12:25
II. Barnabas was his cousin.
III. He was separated from Paul during his 1st missionary journey. 46-47 A.D Acts 13:13
IV. Contentions arouse between Mark and Paul. Acts 15:36-40 V. Mark later accompanied Paul again. Col.4:10; Phile.24 VI. He also accompanied Peter. 1.Pet.5:13
VII. Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark.
VIII. According to early church tradition Mark founded the church in Alexandria, Egypt.
IX. About 10 years after the contentions we see Mark and Paul is ministering
together. (Probably they had been ministering together for a long time). They reconciled. Col.4:10; Phile.24
X. About 16 years after their contention they are still together in the ministry. 2.Tim.4:11
XI. Perhaps Mark was the young man in Mark 10:17-22; 14:51-52
In Mark 10:21 because of the words “ Jesus… loved him”
In Mark14: 51-52 because of the knowledge of the young man that the other Gospel writers does not mentions.
V.11 d) Worker - The 2 Pals (Mark & Jesus).
I. Justus was also a fellow worker of Paul.
II. Barnabas, Mark and Justus were Jewish Christians because of their names.
III. The following 3 fellow-workers had Gentile backgrounds. v.12-15
V.12-13 e) Intercessor - The Pastor.
I. Connection - Epaphras was their Pastor
II. Character - Of his prayer
His diploma of success in this ministry was prayer.
A. Intensity - Of his prayer
1. Constantly - Always in prayer.
2. Fervently - Labouring in prayer.
3. Personal - For you.
B. Intention - Of his prayer
4. Determined - Stand perfect, complete in all.
III. Concern - For the Church
5. Lovingly - Great zeal.
V.14 f) Doctor - The Physician.
Luke
I. Luke was a Gentile and a physician.
II. Luke stayed with Paul to the end. 2.Tim. 4:11
III. Luke wrote the Gospel of Luke and Acts.
Demas
Demas forsook Paul because he loved the world. 2.Tim.4:10
V.15 g) Brethren - Greetings to brethren in another neighbour city.
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