The most powerful apologetic for the scripture is just to preach it, because it so obviously

discloses God.

It is its own defense.

The word preached mediates to the people the majesty of God and the glory of Christ.

Welcome to Grace to You with John MacArthur.

I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

Today, you're going to hear John pull back the curtain on his pastoral ministry and help you see what every pastor's primary responsibility is. You may just get a

whole new perspective on what your pastor does week in and week out. We call this series Insight

Into a Pastor's Heart. And now, John, what we'll be hearing for the next few days doesn't follow

your usual verse-by-verse format,

but it still should be a helpful time of learning.

So what is it that sets these lessons apart, and why are they important not just for pastors,

but for the people listening right now who sit in the pew on Sunday after Sunday.

Well, it may seem to some pastors a little bit threatening, but I think church members need to know what God expects of their pastor.

I think that ought to be out front so that they can evaluate whether they're being faithful.

The Bible is pretty clear about what pastors are to be.

There's really no lack of information on that.

In fact, it's replete throughout the New Testament.

What are the qualifications of a pastor?

What are the duties of a pastor?

What is to be the character of a pastor? What is to be the character of a

pastor? What is to be the direction of ministry that pastors take? That's all laid out in very,

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