Transcript I Corinthians The Church Then and Now

I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Welcome
Session 20
Final Instructions
Chapter 16: 1-24
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Final Instructions
v1-4
Collection for the Saints
v5-12
Travel Plans
v13-18 Final Exhortations
v19-24 Greetings and Farewell
Discussion Groups Process
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Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same
demographic.
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For this session, complete questions 1 to 7.
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Use various Bible versions to clarify text.
Share your answers.
Note any points remaining unclear after group
review.
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Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable,
avoid private comments, maintain respect for
group.
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Final Instructions
v1-4
Collection for the Saints
v5-12
Travel Plans
v13-18 Final Exhortations
v19-24 Greetings and Farewell
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Final Instructions - Offerings
• Be an example giver
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Final Instructions - Offerings
• Be an example giver
• Determine a percentage of
earnings to designate for
offering
• Segregate your offering amount
for ready access when needed
Travel Plans
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Travel Plans
• Our plans are subject to God’s will
• Ministers are welcomed and
respected
• Christians work out God’s will for
their own lives
Exhortations
Encouragement
Characteristic
Watch
Stand firm in faith
Be brave
Be strong
Do all with love
Complacency
Unstable
Cowardice
Weakness
Contention
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Greetings & Farewell
• Aquila and Priscilla
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Greetings & Farewell
• Aquila and Priscilla
• Holy affection
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Greetings & Farewell
• Aquila and Priscilla
• Holy affection
• Anathema
• Maranatha
I Corinthians 16:1-24
The Church, Then and Now
Final Instructions
v1-4
Collection for the Saints
v5-12
Travel Plans
v13-18 Final Exhortations
v19-24 Greetings and Farewell
I Corinthians
The Church, Then and Now
Next Session:
Excellence
Chapter 13: 1 – 13