The Joy of Sacrifice and Reward

Subject: The Joy of Sacrifice and Reward 

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 41 - 58 

Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 15: 58

Objective: To make us aware that our just sacrifices will guarantee us a just reward.

1.     What must we expect to endure as soldiers of Christ? 2 Timothy 2: 3 

2.     What does Jesus say that we should be? Matthew 10: 16 

3.     How should workers relate to the things of this life? 2 Timothy 2: 4; and with what should the workers of Christ be clothed? Ephesians 6: 10 - 18

4.     What is the Lord’s field? Matthew 13: 38; and what are we to use in our work? Mark 4: 14

5.     Do we have examples of labouring from house to house? Who are they? Luke 7: 36, Luke 19: 1 - 5, Acts 20: 20

6.     When are we to labour? Ecclesiastes 11: 6; and will those who work only in pleasant weather have the promise of a good harvest? Ecclesiastes 11: 4

7.     Why should we engage in the work without delay? John 9: 4

8.     Should each heart be full of tenderness and love for those for whom they labour? Psalm 126: 5 - 6