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Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH, LOCATION / REGION SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES Year of Full Restoration 11 JUNE, 2017 Email: info@deeperlife. nl; Websites: www. dclm-nl. org; www. dclm. org …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands LESSON 646: PAUL’S CARE FOR THE SAINTS • MEMORY VERSE: “Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye” (1 Corinthians 16: 1). • TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16: 1 -24 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands INTRODUCTION • Previous study deals with the resurrection of the dead. • Christ’s resurrection is pivotal to the christian faith! • We shall rise! • In our text, Paul addressed the issue of collection for the saints in Jerusalem and how to do it. • He promised to visit the Corinthian church in the winter. • He gave the instructions how to treat his co-workers in transit • He exhorted the church to watchfulness and spiritual strength. • And concluded his first epistle to the Corinthians with a benediction …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands DISCUSSION …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Q 1 a. What should be our attitude to the suffering believers? • Philippians 2: 4 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Q 1 b. What are the practical steps we need to take to reduce the sufferings of needy believers? • • Exodus 30: 15 1 Corinthians 16: 2 2 Corinthians 9: 7 Acts 11: 29 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Q 2. Point out from scriptures clear proofs of worship on the first day of the week. • • 1 Corinthians 16: 1, 2 Acts 20: 7 Acts 2: 1, 2 Revelations 1: 10 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Q 3. What do you learn from Paul’s clear mention of his journeys? • Ephesus Macedonia Corinth • 1 Corinthians 16: 5, 6 • 2 Corinthians 1: 15 Q 3 b. And guidance of the Holy Spirit in his evangelistic missions? • Acts 16: 6 -10 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Q 4. What should be our attitude in the face of opposition to the propagation of the gospel? • 1 Corinthians 16: 8, 9 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Q 5. What is Paul’s admonition to the believers in 1 Corinthians 16: 13, 14? …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands Q 6. Explain the practice of ‘holy kiss’ as a form of greeting in the church today. • 1 Corinthians 16: 20 …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands SUMMARY • We should show practical love to the needy brethren. • Evangelistic outreaches should be well planned for a greater impact. • Paul exhorts us to watchfulness, steadfastness spiritual strength and courage. • We should not abandon God’s work because of opposition. …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)

Deeper Christian Life Ministry The Netherlands TIME TO PRAY! …earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)