Points:

1 God uses faithful servants and encouragers of hearts to advance his kingdom (Tychicus).

2 God uses those who give up everything for Christ to advance his kingdom (Onesimus).

3 God uses selfless singles to advance of his kingdom (Aristarchus).

4 God uses the unpromising to advance of his kingdom (Mark).

5 God uses the obscure for the advance of his kingdom (Justus).

#6 God uses “prayer wrestlers” to advance his kingdom (Epaphras).

#7 God uses selfless professionals and selfish apostates to advance his kingdom (Luke and Demas).

8 God uses faithful stewards to advance his kingdom (Nympha).