Eternally-minded Christians embrace a distinct lifestyle. (1 Corinthians 16:1-12)
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SERMON NOTES:
Marks of an Eternally Minded Christian
1 Corinthians 16:1-12
ETERNALLY-MINDED CHRISTIANS EMBRACE A DISTINCT LIFESTYLE.
AN ETERNALLY MINDED CHRISTIAN…
1. Makes financial support of the church a priority. (1-4)
2. Intentionally plans to be about God’s Work. (5)
3. Defers to God’s plans for his/her life. (6)
4. Values relationships even when there is conflict and tension. (7)
5. Faithfully maximizes God-given opportunities. (8-9a)
6. Anticipates opposition to God’s work. (9b)
7. Supports others who are abounding in the work of the Lord. (10-12)
study questions:
For the Next Lesson: 1 Corinthians 16:1-11
- Read verses 1-4. What is the topic of these verses? Why is this topic usually sensitive to talk about (see also Matthew 6:21)? What should giving look like for a local church according to these verses? What do you learn about giving in Matthew 6:19-21, Acts 11:29 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7? Based on your reading of these passages, what advice or counsel would you give someone about giving? How often, how much, attitude, priority, etc.?
- Read verses 5-7. What has been the tone of 1 Corinthians overall, more encouraging or corrective? Has Paul been pleased with them or disappointed? How would you describe his tone in verses 5-7? What did Paul hope to do with the Corinthians? What does Paul’s example teach us about how to treat those with whom we disagree or those who are struggling spiritually? What should our attitude toward each other be like as Christians (see Matthew 22:39, Romans 12:9-21, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)? Why is this important (see also John 13:34-35)?
- Read verses 8-9. What was Paul intending to do according to these verses? What does this teach us about how we should approach life and our walk with Christ? If you did this, how would your life change?
- Read verses 10-11. What does Paul instruct the Corinthians to do for Timothy? Why does he instruct them to do this? How should we treat those who are sacrificing and traveling to other cultures to further God’s kingdom? How are you doing this currently in your life?
- So what. Of the instructions and spiritual example that Paul provides here, on which topic do you feel most challenged or encouraged? How so? What is one specific way you can respond to your study of God’s Word?