I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Welcome Session 13 Freedom & Rights: Part II Chapter 9: 1-27

Discussion Groups Process Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic. For this session, complete questions 1 to 5. Use various Bible versions to clarify text. Share your answers. Note any points remaining unclear after group review. Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

I Corinthians 9 1.The worker’s right to receive support (v1- 14) 2.The minister’s right to refuse support (v15-27) I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Freedom & Rights

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now The worker’s right to receive support 1. Paul’s Apostleship (v1-6) 2. Human Experience (v 7) 3. Old Testament Law (v8-12) 4. Old Testament Practice (v13) 5. Jesus’ Teaching (v14)

Pastor Granville and Sister Verona McKenzie

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now The worker’s right to receive support 1. Paul’s Apostleship (v1-6) 2. Human Experience (v 7) 3. Old Testament Law (v8-12) 4. Old Testament Practice (v13) 5. Jesus’ Teaching (v14)

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Freedom & Rights - What Did Jesus Say? the workman is worthy of his meat Matthew 10:10 KJV the labourer is worthy of his hire Luke 10:7 KJV

Cycle of Income GOD Offerings Tithes & Offerings Organization

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now The minister’s right to refuse support 1. For the sake of the Gospel (v15-18) 2. For the sake of sinners (v 19-23) 3. For his own sake (v24-27)

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now The minister’s right to refuse support A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none; a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every one. Martin Luther

I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now Next Session: Freedom & Idols Chapter 10:1 – 11:1