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1 Corinthians 1:4-9
Big Idea: We should give thanks for God’s grace demonstrated in our brothers and sisters in Christ. (v. 4)
Two elements of God’s grace in others that we should be thankful for:
- Their rich spiritual life (v. 5-7)
- Speech and knowledge
- Spiritual gifts
- Their security (v. 8-9)
Additional Notes:
Epistolary Thanksgiving: (Romans 1:8; Ephesians 1:16; Philippians 1:3; Colossians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Timothy 2:1(?); 2 Timothy 1:3
Signs the honeymoon phase of a relationship is coming to an end:
- you begin to see the worst instead of the best
- you think the worst of their motives
- you aren’t as excited to see them
Application:
- God has gifted LifeBridge with every spiritual gift: (Pray for others in the church to be enriched with their gifts)
- Find your gift
- Develop your gift
- Implement your gift
- What is your waiting like?
- God is sustaining you and your fellow believers – thank Him.