Preparation for the preaching and teaching of the word
Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel. * He studied it, submitted to it,
and he shared it
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs. The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright – words of truth. The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. *Shepherds seek to speak words to be remembered, retained and reproduced by the sheep!
1 Thessalonians 3:10 “night and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face and supply what is lacking in your faith: *Pray they prepare what you need to learn!