August 27
10 When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12 Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.
15 You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord[b]!
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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We have made our way through First Corinthians! Congratulations to all of you! I hope you are staying on track each day.
Just as it is important to have regular meals to feed your body, it is of utmost importance that you have a steady "diet" of the Word of God to feed your mind and your spirit!
Don't give up!
We have some very important ground to cover~ and we are more than halfway through!
Some questions for you to think about regarding today's message:
vs 2: How do you feel about the collection of tithes at your church?
Are you a joyful giver? Have you made a personal decision to set aside money for the Lord's work?
vs9: Have you been part of a ministry that experienced an open door for you that may have previously been closed? It is a wonderful thing to pray for the Lord to open those places long shut, so that we may enter and share the life giving gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!
vs 13: When you come up against opposition to what you are doing for the Kingdom of God, do you shrink back? Or do you maintain your focus on the work that the Lord has sent you to do, and go ahead in confidence?
Wherever you are in this world, and whatever your ministry, I pray that you will stand strong for Jesus! Stay the course all the way to the end! You will never regret it~ God bless you!
1 Corinthians 16:1-24 New International Version (NIV)
The Collection for the Lord’s People
16 Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made. 3 Then, when I arrive, I will give letters of introduction to the men you approve and send them with your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable for me to go also, they will accompany me.
Personal Requests
5 After I go through Macedonia, I will come to you—for I will be going through Macedonia. 6 Perhaps I will stay with you for a while, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now and make only a passing visit; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8 But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.10 When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12 Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.
15 You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
Final Greetings
19 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla[a] greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. 20 All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord[b]!
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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We have made our way through First Corinthians! Congratulations to all of you! I hope you are staying on track each day.
Just as it is important to have regular meals to feed your body, it is of utmost importance that you have a steady "diet" of the Word of God to feed your mind and your spirit!
Don't give up!
We have some very important ground to cover~ and we are more than halfway through!
Some questions for you to think about regarding today's message:
vs 2: How do you feel about the collection of tithes at your church?
Are you a joyful giver? Have you made a personal decision to set aside money for the Lord's work?
vs9: Have you been part of a ministry that experienced an open door for you that may have previously been closed? It is a wonderful thing to pray for the Lord to open those places long shut, so that we may enter and share the life giving gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!
vs 13: When you come up against opposition to what you are doing for the Kingdom of God, do you shrink back? Or do you maintain your focus on the work that the Lord has sent you to do, and go ahead in confidence?
Wherever you are in this world, and whatever your ministry, I pray that you will stand strong for Jesus! Stay the course all the way to the end! You will never regret it~ God bless you!
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