1 Corinthians 9: Obtain Your Reward
Why should people benefit from our message?
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King James
What effect should God’s message have upon people?
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Why do you think people questioned Paul’s authority?
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Other than food and lodging, what might Paul have sought for himself and his companions?
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King James
Why do you think Paul and Barnabas gave so much of their time for ministry and not money?
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King James
If we’re working for the Lord, to what extent do you think he will work to satisfy our needs?
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King James
What laws and social principles support the idea that a laborer is worthy of pay?
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Of what value are “spiritual seeds” compared to “physical benefits”?
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King James
Upon what basis should we judge whether we should be paid for our effort?
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King James
To what extent do you think the priests and workers in the Temple depended on sacrifices of money and food to support their families?
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King James
If Paul isn’t looking for the Corinthians to support his ministry, why does he encourage them to support those who preach the good news?
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King James
Why do you think Paul didn’t want people to say they were responsible for his doing so well?
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King James
What kinds of rewards are worth more than money?
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Why is working for ourselves of less benefit than working for the Lord?
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What is the reward when we forsake everything to follow the Lord and do his will?
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King James
Why should we serve people who can do nothing for us?
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King James
What is the benefit in reaching out to others as opposed to waiting for them to reach out to us?
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King James
Why is it important to meet people on their terms and not our own?
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King James
How do you think Paul felt rewarded when others received the blessing, not him?
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King James
If we don’t believe in the prize, what reason do we have to run at all? What does this say to you about the importance of maintaining our faith in God?
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What do you think are the greatest rewards?
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How do earthly rewards compare to eternal rewards in value and the sacrifice of time, money, and effort to achieve them?
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How would you describe Paul’s commitment to serve the Lord?
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What do you think Paul’s greatest obstacles were?