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I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now

Welcome

Session 13 Freedom & Rights: Part II Chapter 9: 1-27

Discussion Groups Process

• Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic.

• For this session, complete questions 1 to 5.

• Use various Bible versions to clarify text.• Share your answers.• Note any points remaining unclear after group

review.

• Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

I Corinthians 9

1. The worker’s right to receive support (v1-14)

2. The minister’s right to refuse support (v15-27)

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Freedom & Rights

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The worker’s right to receive support

1. Paul’s Apostleship (v1-6)

2. Human Experience (v 7)

3. Old Testament Law (v8-12)

4. Old Testament Practice (v13)

5. Jesus’ Teaching (v14)

Pastor Granville and Sister Verona McKenzie

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The worker’s right to receive support

1. Paul’s Apostleship (v1-6)

2. Human Experience (v 7)

3. Old Testament Law (v8-12)

4. Old Testament Practice (v13)

5. Jesus’ Teaching (v14)

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Freedom & Rights - What Did Jesus Say?

the workman is worthy of his meatMatthew 10:10 KJV

the labourer is worthy of his hire

Luke 10:7 KJV

Cycle of Income

GODGOD

Offerings

Tithes & Offerings

Organization

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The minister’s right to refuse support

1. For the sake of the Gospel (v15-18)

2. For the sake of sinners (v 19-23)

3. For his own sake (v24-27)

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The minister’s right to refuse support

A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none; a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every one. Martin Luther

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Next Session:

Freedom & Idols Chapter 10:1 – 11:1