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When the Church Helps I. The Church Helped Needy Saints. A. Within the Congregation — Example of the church in Jerusalem. 1. Sold possessions and laid the proceeds at the apostles’ feet (Acts 4:32-37). 2. Supported widows (Acts 6:1-6). a. Paul’s qualifications for widows supported by the church (I Timothy 5:3-16). B. In Other Places — Example of relief for churches in Judea. 1. Carried by Paul & Barnabas to the elders (Acts 11:27-30). 2. Several churches participated (Romans 15:25-27; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4).

When the Church Helps II. The Church Supported Preachers. A. Working In Other Places — The Example of Philippi (Philippians 4:14-19). B. Working Locally — Paul’s Teaching to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 9:1-16). 1. Although he didn’t accept support from them he could have. 2. While in Corinth he was supported by brethren in other places (2 Corinthians 11:7-9). 3. Elders who labor in the word can also be supported (1 Timothy 5:17,18).