Christian Stewardship

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Holman New Testament Commentary: I & II Corinthians I. Introduction: “Don’t Forget … and Be Sure to Remember”

Have you ever been about to leave a friend or loved one and found your mind racing with things to say. It often happens as you pull out of the driveway. “Don’t forget … and remember … Oh yeah, be sure to …” Sometimes it is a hard simply to say good-bye.

That is the way Paul acted in this chapter. As he came to the end of this epistle, he had many more things to say. So he launched into some rapid-fire instructions.

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Stewardship

STEWARDSHIP Responsibility to manage all the resources of life for the glory of God, acknowledging God as provider.

****Re-write this to examine it from our departure from US to Kosovo.

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (Eleventh Edition) Stewardship

the conducting, supervising, or managing of something especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care

Holman New Testament Commentary: I & II Corinthians I. Introduction: “Don’t Forget … and Be Sure to Remember”

Have you ever been about to leave a friend or loved one and found your mind racing with things to say. It often happens as you pull out of the driveway. “Don’t forget … and remember … Oh yeah, be sure to …” Sometimes it is a hard simply to say good-bye.

That is the way Paul acted in this chapter. As he came to the end of this epistle, he had many more things to say. So he launched into some rapid-fire instructions.

Have you ever been about to leave a friend or loved one and found your mind racing with things to say. It often happens as you pull out of the driveway. “Don’t forget … and remember … Oh yeah, be sure to …” Sometimes it is a hard simply to say good-bye.

1. Lead Story: “Don’t Forget … and Be Sure to Remember”

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2. Context: As Paul wrapped up his letter, he had many things on his mind. He wanted to remind the Corinthians to take up a collection for famine relief. He also wanted to send various greetings, to reaffirm his basic teachings on love, and to tell them when he might visit them. He also wanted to relay some instructions and information about various church leaders. Paul had so many things to tell them that he began listing them in rapid-fire fashion.

He wanted to remind the Corinthians to take up a collection for famine relief.

He also wanted to send various greetings, to reaffirm his basic teachings on love, and to tell them when he might visit them.

He also wanted to relay some instructions and information about various church leaders.

Holman New Testament Commentary: I & II Corinthians II. Commentary: Final Instructions and Closure

MAIN IDEA: Having dealt with a number of crucial doctrinal and practical issues in this epistle, Paul came to some final matters. This last chapter divides into three main parts: instructions on collections, general exhortations, and final greetings.

Holman New Testament Commentary: I & II Corinthians II. Commentary: Final Instructions and Closure

MAIN IDEA: Having dealt with a number of crucial doctrinal and practical issues in this epistle, Paul came to some final matters. This last chapter divides into three main parts: instructions on collections, general exhortations, and final greetings.

B. Commentary

1 Corinthians 16:1–4 CSB

1 Now about the collection for the saints: Do the same as I instructed the Galatian churches. 2 On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he is prospering, so that no collections will need to be made when I come. 3 When I arrive, I will send with letters those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it is suitable for me to go as well, they will travel with me.