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# minister, ministry # # to minister, ministry #
## Definition: ## ## Definition: ##
In the Bible, the terms "minister" and "ministry" refer to serving others by teaching them about God and caring for their spiritual needs. The term "minister" can also refer to a person who serves people in this way. In the Bible, the terms "ministry" refers to serving others by teaching them about God and caring for their spiritual needs.
* In the Old Testament, the priests would "minister" to God in the temple by offering sacrifices to him. * In the Old Testament, the priests would "minister" to God in the temple by offering sacrifices to him.
* Their "ministry" also included taking care of the temple and offering prayers to God on behalf of the people. * Their "ministry" also included taking care of the temple and offering prayers to God on behalf of the people.
* In the New Testament, a "minister" of the gospel was someone who taught other people the message of salvation through faith in Jesus. Sometimes a minister is called a "servant." * The job of "ministering" to people can include serving them spiritually by teaching them about God.
* The job of ministering to people can include serving them spiritually by teaching them about God.
* It can also refer to serving people in physical ways, such as caring for the sick and providing food for the poor. * It can also refer to serving people in physical ways, such as caring for the sick and providing food for the poor.
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