1 Corinthians 16:1-12

Collection for the Saints

16 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. 3 And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 4 But if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me.

Personal Plans

5 Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia). 6 And it may be that I will remain, or even spend the winter with you, that you may send me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not wish to see you now on the way; but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.

8 But I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

10 And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do. 11 Therefore let no one despise him. But send him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.

Context

How does this call to generosity flow from His resurrection & return? (1 Corinthians 15:20, 57, 58)

Reflection

  1. Why did Paul call for a collection for the needy saints? (Acts 11:27-30 24:17 Romans 15:25-28, 31)
  2. What is a ‘great and effective door’? Why so many adversaries? (John 4:35, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 23, 4:10-13, Colossians 4:3, 41 Peter 5:8)
  3. Why does Paul involve Timothy & Apollos? Who could you send in your place? (Matthew 28:18Luke 6:40John 20:21, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Timothy 2:2)

Testimony ime

  1. Because of the Kings resurrection & return-how, am I generously sacrificing for those in need? (Luke 6:38John 10:10, Philippians 4:14-19, Hebrews 13:5, 6)
  2. What doors has He opened for you that no enemy can shut? (Matthew 7:7, 81 John 4:4)
  3. Am I a threat to the enemy in my service to the King? (Ephesians 6:19, 20)

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