October 31st, 2023
Today is ‘Reformation Day’ when we remember the significant events in church history that occurred on October 31, 1517. (Google it!)
Let’s prayerfully read 1 Corinthians, chapter 16.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
The apostle Paul is writing to the local gathering of disciples in the city of Corinth giving instructions on many things. Here in this text, he is teaching them the importance of generosity in Vs. 1 about a ‘collection’ for the believers who were suffering financial hardships from persecution in the city of Jerusalem. In Vs. 2, Paul instructs them ‘when’ the offerings should be received and ‘how’ they should be received.
PAUSE AND REFLECT -
What insights about GENEROSITY toward the mission of the church do you gain from this text?
The mission of Sarasota Baptist Church is “Leading people to know Jesus & live like Him.” Our shared vision is to “become people who fill the earth with the light and love of Jesus.”
What are some ministries and missions work that is supported through the ‘collection’ that is received ‘on the first day of the week’ ?
RESPOND IN PRAYER –
“Abba Father, Thank You for allowing me to be a part of such a generous body of believers in our local church. I am grateful for the mission of the church to _______________________ and I am especially grateful for the ministries that meet the needs of _____________. May hearts of generosity multiply that Your church today can be a vibrant witness of Jesus’ love that the church in the 1st century was. For I pray in the powerful name of Jesus, Amen!”
Let’s prayerfully read 1 Corinthians, chapter 16.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND –
The apostle Paul is writing to the local gathering of disciples in the city of Corinth giving instructions on many things. Here in this text, he is teaching them the importance of generosity in Vs. 1 about a ‘collection’ for the believers who were suffering financial hardships from persecution in the city of Jerusalem. In Vs. 2, Paul instructs them ‘when’ the offerings should be received and ‘how’ they should be received.
PAUSE AND REFLECT -
What insights about GENEROSITY toward the mission of the church do you gain from this text?
The mission of Sarasota Baptist Church is “Leading people to know Jesus & live like Him.” Our shared vision is to “become people who fill the earth with the light and love of Jesus.”
What are some ministries and missions work that is supported through the ‘collection’ that is received ‘on the first day of the week’ ?
RESPOND IN PRAYER –
“Abba Father, Thank You for allowing me to be a part of such a generous body of believers in our local church. I am grateful for the mission of the church to _______________________ and I am especially grateful for the ministries that meet the needs of _____________. May hearts of generosity multiply that Your church today can be a vibrant witness of Jesus’ love that the church in the 1st century was. For I pray in the powerful name of Jesus, Amen!”
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