DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH, LOCATION / REGION SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES Year of Full Restoration 11 JUNE, 2017
LESSON 646: PAUL’S CARE FOR THE SAINTS MEMORY VERSE: “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye” (1 Corinthians 16:1). TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24
INTRODUCTION Previous study deals with the resurrection of the dead. Christ’s resurrection is pivotal to the christian faith! We shall rise! In our text, Paul addressed the issue of collection for the saints in Jerusalem and how to do it. He promised to visit the Corinthian church in the winter. He gave the instructions how how to treat his co-workers in transit He exhorted the church to watchfulness and spiritual strength. And concluded his first epistle to the Corinthians with a benediction
DISCUSSION
Q 1a. What should be our attitude to the suffering believers? Philippians 2:4
Q 1b. What are the practical steps we need to take to reduce the sufferings of needy believers? Exodus 30:15 1 Corinthians 16:2 2 Corinthians 9:7 Acts 11:29
Q 2. Point out from scriptures clear proofs of worship on the first day of the week. 1 Corinthians 16:1, 2 Acts 20:7 Acts 2:1, 2 Revelations 1:10
Q 3. What do you learn from Paul’s clear mention of his journeys? EphesusMacedoniaCorinth 1 Corinthians 16:5, 6 2 Corinthians 1:15 Q3b. And guidance of the Holy Spirit in his evangelistic missions? Acts 16:6-10
Q 4. What should be our attitude in the face of opposition to the propagation of the gospel? 1 Corinthians 16:8, 9
Q5. What is Paul’s admonition to the believers in 1 Corinthians 16:13, 14?
Q6. Explain the practice of ‘holy kiss’ as a form of greeting in the church today. 1 Corinthians 16:20
SUMMARY We should show practical love to the needy brethren. Evangelistic outreaches should be well planned for a greater impact. Paul exhorts us to watchfulness, steadfastness spiritual strength and courage. We should not abandon God’s work because of opposition.
TIME TO PRAY!