“GOD’S PLAN OF COMPENSATION” I Corinthians 9:1-18

We are to treat others with the respect we would want to receive.

  1. PAUL’S MINISTRY AS AN A___________ WAS TRUELY AUTHENTIC.
    1. Paul defended his apostleship with some E________. V. 1; Acts 9
    2. The first A_______ knew about Christ’s call upon Paul. Acts 9:26f
    3. Paul’s teaching is U______ with Christ’s and the rest of scripture.
    4. The Apostle P_________ specifically condoned the Apostle Paul. Second Peter 3:15-16
  2. PAUL SUMMARIZES GOD’S C__________________ PLAN FOR ALL.
    1. Paul D_________ the rights of all workers, including the apostles.
    2. M__________ couples were provided for without questions. V. 5
    3. The basis for working is that your efforts will be R_________. V.7
    4. God’s L___ required all workers to be freely compensated. V. 9f Deuteronomy 25:4
  3. GOD PROMISES G________ COMPENSATION TO BELIEVERS. V.12f
    1. Israel’s 12 tribes supported all the descendants of L_____. 13 Numbers 18:8f
    2. S_________ of God are to be paid appropriately for serving. V. 14 First Timothy 5:17-18
    3. Some people treat preaching as a B_____________ agreement.
    4. Every Christian should serve as a “T_______ maker” minister.

*Are you helping or hindering God’s plan of compensation?

Jesus said that Christians are known by our love for each other.