Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me. —1 Corinthians 16:1-4
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. —Romans 15:26
Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. —Galatians 2:10

The Kingdom of God is not

by

Reveal Answer

or

Reveal Answer

.

5 I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, 6 and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. —1 Corinthians 16:5-7
19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. —1 Corinthians 16:19
10 When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. 11 So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.

12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity. —1 Corinthians 16:10-12
12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. —1 Timothy 4:12

Everyone has a

in the Kingdom

15 Now I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints— 16 be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence, 18 for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people. —1 Corinthians 16:15-18

Stephanas, Fortunatus, Achaicus

13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. —1 Corinthians 16:13

–Be Watchful

8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. —1 Peter 5:8

–Stand Firm

11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. —Ephesians 6:11

–Act Your Age

11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. —I Corinthians 13:11

–Be Strong

25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. —Hebrews 10:25
9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” —Joshua 1:9
8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. —1 Corinthians 16:8-9

Main Point: The goal is

ministry

Take Away: What role is God

of me?

14 Let all that you do be done in love. —I Corinthians 16:14

21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. 22 If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. —1 Corinthians 16:21-23