Friday, July 1, 2011

1 Corinthians Study: The Rights of an Apostle

S: 9:24 "Run in such a way as to get the prize"

O: Paul affirms that those who preach the gospel should get their material living from the gospel, although he didn't use this right. His reward was that in preaching the gospel he could offer it free of charge. Paul is focused and trained like a skilled athlete in competition, seeking the blue ribbon.

A: It is not just enough to go through the motions in preaching the gospel. I am to train as to win in a race.

P: Lord, help me to discipline my character and my talents. I have freedoms and rights in doing your work. Help me to know when and where to use them and when to lay them down as Paul did.

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