The prophet Agabus and the Ephesians 2:19-20 3:4-5 4:11-12 Rev 18:20
Work of Prophets Reveal the future (Acts 11:27-28) Reveal God’s counsel (Amos 3:7) “I’m finished speaking” (Heb 1:1-2; Rev 10:7-11) “Beware of liars” (2 Pet 2:1; 1 John 4:1) “Prophecy has ceased” (1 Cor 13:8-10)
Work of Benevolence “The churches in Judea have needs” (Acts 11:27-30) Churches aiding saints (Rom 15:26; 2 Cor 8:3-4) Elders administer aid (Acts 11:30; 1 Peter 5:1-2)
Work of Prophesying “Paul will be arrested” (Acts 21:10-14) Paul’s future fulfilled (Acts 21:33)
Work of Facing Difficulty Famine: Helping Christians in need (Acts 11:27-28) Imprisonment: Spreading the gospel (Phil 1:12-18)