“TO IMITATE PAUL” I Corinthians 4:6-21

 

We must examine our entire life as we seek to honor Jesus.

  1. CHRISTIANS MUST FOLLOW PEOPLE W___________ OF IMITATION.
    1. Jesus T_________________ His servants to reflect His holy nature. Genesis 1:3; John 1:4-5; 8:12; Matthew 5:14
    2. The life of Jesus fulfilled God’s W______________ promises. (V.6)
    3. Paul, Apollos and others practiced D____________ living in Christ.
  2. SINFUL ARROGANCE CAN B________ A BELIEVER’S OUTLOOK. V.6
    1. Satan uses three basic D_____________ tools luring souls into sin. First John 2:16
    2. The Corinthian believers were being S___________ back to Satan.
    3. The wayward believers are urged to R___________ back to Christ.
    4. All who defy Paul’s authority are warned of D________________.
  3. DEVOTION TO CHRIST CAN LEAD TO H____________ IN THIS LIFE. Matthew 10:16f
    1. Christians D_____________ time and money to preach in Corinth. Acts 18
    2. Serving Christ requires focusing on H_____________ Jesus Christ.
    3. Serving Christ overpowers personal C_________ and needs. V.11

May we all imitate Paul who was imitating Jesus Christ.

May we all become mature examples of Christ to all the lost.

May we all guard against sin, and repent from it when it starts.

May we all face every hardship of life with our focus on Jesus.