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Tuesday Dec 17, 2013
Tuesday Dec 17, 2013
You can
learn about how the Corinth church was established in Act 18
A
Collection for Jerusalem
[1Cr 16:1
ESV] Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches
of Galatia, so you also are to do.
[1Cr 16:2
ESV] On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and
store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I
come.
[1Cr 16:3
ESV] And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry
your gift to Jerusalem.
[1Cr 16:4
ESV] If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
Concerning
the Jerusalem Church at this time.
Jerusalem: The suffering hub. First from the Jews
And Paul was
in the mix of it.
[Act 8:1
ESV] And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great
persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered
throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Second from
the government. Local King Herod.
[Act 12:1
ESV] About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to
the church.
[Act 12:2
ESV] He killed James the brother of John with the sword,
[Act 12:3
ESV] and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter
also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread.
I will be
back
[1Cr 16:5
ESV] I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass
through Macedonia,
[1Cr 16:6
ESV] and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may
help me on my journey, wherever I go.
[1Cr 16:7
ESV] For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some
time with you, if the Lord permits.
Ministry
Opportunity.. . . . . . .. w/
adversaries
[1Cr 16:8
ESV] But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
[1Cr 16:9
ESV] for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many
adversaries.
Sending
Timothy not Apollos
[1Cr 16:10
ESV] When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is
doing the work of the Lord, as I am.
[1Cr 16:11
ESV] So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may
return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
[1Cr 16:12
ESV] Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with
the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come
when he has opportunity.
Apollos was
a visiting servant.
Had a good
idea as to the struggles of the church.
[1Cr 1:10
ESV] I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all
of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united
in the same mind and the same judgment.
[1Cr 1:11
ESV] For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling
among you, my brothers.
[1Cr 1:12
ESV] What I mean is that each one of you says, "I follow Paul," or
"I follow Apollos," or "I follow Cephas," or "I follow
Christ."
[1Cr 1:13
ESV] Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the
name of Paul?
An
Exhortation
[1Cr 16:13
ESV]
1.
Be watchful, “for what”?
a.
The World
b.
The Flesh
c.
The devil
2.
stand firm in the faith, “How”?
a.
You have to know what the Bible teaches.
3. act like men,
Even 2
thousand years ago, everyone knows what this means.
In the mind
of all people is the “ideal of a man”
Some of those traits.
Provider, Protector,
Patient Teacher,
4.
be strong.
How can we yield to Christ and yet be strong?
Paul explains
his struggle.
[2Cr 12:7
ESV] So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness
of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to
harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited.
[2Cr 12:8
ESV] Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me.
[2Cr 12:9
ESV] But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is
made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of
my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
[2Cr 12:10
ESV] For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults,
hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
What are
your excuses?
Spouse, kids, job, Time?
Real
Issue: Not Important to you.
Your
Spiritual Check List.
[Eph 6:13
ESV] Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil
day, and having done all, to stand firm.
[Eph 6:14
ESV] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on
the breastplate of righteousness,
[Eph 6:15
ESV] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the
gospel of peace.
[Eph 6:16
ESV] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can
extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
[Eph 6:17
ESV] and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is
the word of God,
[Eph 6:18
ESV] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To
that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the
saints,
Tools:
A good
Bible.
The Orthodox
Presbyterian Church Catechism,
For
Mobile: Christian Creeds & Reformed Co
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wsc.ccrc
Bible apps
abound!
Topical
Studies
CBD, look under Bible Study
[1Cr 16:14
ESV] Let all that you do be done in love.
It takes
Courage, Self-Sacrifice and hope of Reward; you will be satisfied, fulfilled.
Root to Fruit: To obey God & Follow Jesus, feels like
you might lose something.
Sinful pleasure, Friends,
Family,
Paul
encourages them to follow Stephanas
[1Cr 16:15
ESV] Now I urge you, brothers--you know that the household of Stephanas were
the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the
service of the saints--
[1Cr 16:16
ESV] be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
[1Cr 16:17
ESV] I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because
they have made up for your absence,
[1Cr 16:18
ESV] for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such
people.
Everyone
says “Hi”
[1Cr 16:19
ESV] The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with
the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord.
[1Cr 16:20
ESV] All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
[1Cr 16:21
ESV] I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
A
Doubled-edged Blessing. True and soberly painful.
[1Cr 16:22
ESV] If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come!
Ain’t no
small saying. . .
[1Cr 16:23
ESV] The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
[1Cr 16:24 ESV] My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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