Worth Acknowledging

Scott Beyer
05/01/23 - Bulletin

“For they have refreshed my spirit and yours.  Therefore, acknowledge such men.” (1 Corinthians 16:18)

            Good work deserves acknowledgment.  In every congregation, there are good people laboring in the trenches, and they are refreshing the saints, encouraging us to greater service, and standing by us in the valleys of our lives – they don’t do it for the acknowledgment, but God commands us to acknowledge their work.

            This week, take the time to say ‘thank you’ to a fellow laborer in the vineyard.  Acknowledge their work for the Lord, for others, and for you.  Good people should be recognized and honored for their service.

Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites

Today’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 16:12-24

Questions to ask:

1. How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
2. What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
3. How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
4. What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
5. How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?

This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul.  If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision

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