1 Corinthians 9:24-27. EXAMPLES OF FOLLOW-THROUGH Paul & the churches of Galatia – Gal 1:6-8; 3:1; 4:19-20 John & Diotrephes – 3 John 10 Paul & the churches.

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1 Corinthians 9:24-27

EXAMPLES OF FOLLOW-THROUGH Paul & the churches of Galatia – Gal 1:6-8; 3:1; 4:19-20 John & Diotrephes – 3 John 10 Paul & the churches of Galatia – Gal 1:6-8; 3:1; 4:19-20 John & Diotrephes – 3 John 10

FAILED TO FOLLOW-THROUGH Israel – Judges 2:6-10 Joash – 2 Chron 24; 2 Kings – Faith, but no “follow-through” (Heb 3:17 – 4:2) Peter – Gal 2:11-14 Israel – Judges 2:6-10 Joash – 2 Chron 24; 2 Kings – Faith, but no “follow-through” (Heb 3:17 – 4:2) Peter – Gal 2:11-14

FOLLOW-THROUGH IS NEEDED Personal lives: – Parental Discipline Eph 6:1-4; Prov 13:24; 25:15; 23:13-14 – Prayer 1 Thess 5:17; 1 Tim 2:1-4; Phil 4:6-7 – Bible study 2 Pet 1:5; 3:18 Personal lives: – Parental Discipline Eph 6:1-4; Prov 13:24; 25:15; 23:13-14 – Prayer 1 Thess 5:17; 1 Tim 2:1-4; Phil 4:6-7 – Bible study 2 Pet 1:5; 3:18

FOLLOW-THROUGH IS NEEDED Personal lives: – Hospitality Rom 12:13; 1 Pet 4:9 – Developing our gift or talent 1 Pet 4:10-11 – Demonstrating love Jas 2:15-17; 1 John 3:16-18 Personal lives: – Hospitality Rom 12:13; 1 Pet 4:9 – Developing our gift or talent 1 Pet 4:10-11 – Demonstrating love Jas 2:15-17; 1 John 3:16-18

FOLLOW-THROUGH IS NEEDED Duties of the church: – Developing men & women in their roles – In matters of discipline Duties of the church: – Developing men & women in their roles – In matters of discipline

DEVELOPING FOLLOW-THROUGH Practice it over & over – like the athletes do. – Build up some muscle memory. Change just one habit (at a time) that will allow for personal spiritual growth. Practice it over & over – like the athletes do. – Build up some muscle memory. Change just one habit (at a time) that will allow for personal spiritual growth.