I Corinthians 15:50-58; 16:5-9 Practical Implications of the Resurrection: Your Hard Work for the Risen Lord is Worth it All
I Corinthians 15:50-58; 16:5-9
Practical Implications of the Resurrection: Your Hard Work for the Risen Lord is Worth it All
Introduction: Why go on when life is hard? Vs 58
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What was hard in the life of the church in Corinth?
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What false teaching had arisen? 15:12
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What is the doctrinal reason, the basis in truth, behind Paul’s “therefore”? verse 58 (How is this logic typical of Paul? Romans 12:1; Titus 1:1
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What is the result of Jesus’ resurrection? Verses 43, 54, 57-58
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What does it mean for you to be “steadfast, and unmovable”?
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Press on in Steadfast Faith and Obedience Right Where are
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How should you respond instead of thinking “I could be steadfast if only things were different?”
See verse 58; 7:24, Colossians 3:23
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How can we follow Paul’s example of working together as “beloved brethren”? verse 58; 13:6-7
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Your Steadfast, Hard Work Together for Your Risen Lord will Not be for Nothing verse 58
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When is someone’s work for nothing and empty of real purpose?
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When your work is for the risen Lord, what Heavenly reward can you look forward to?
II Timothy 4:7-8; verse 58
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How does this help you serve the Lord even if it means losing the approval of others or earthly gain here? Verses 52,53, 58
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It’s worth the Work that the Risen Christ works through your Message so others go to Heaven
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What work does Paul especially encourage us to be steadfast in? 16:8-9
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What does it mean for there to be an “open door”? Acts 14:27; Colossians 4:2; Rev 3:7-8
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What does it mean that the open door is “effective, energized”? see Hebrews 4:12
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What open door is before us as a church family?
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How should we respond when we face the expected adversaries? 16:9; II Corinthians 6:4-10
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What encouragement can you take from the illustration of the young runner’s steadfastness?
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Where can you look for encouragement today? verse 58 with Hebrews 11:13-16; 12:1-3
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