V1: ‘The collection for God’s people’. Paul was concerned about a fund that he had initiated among the Gentile churches to aid the poor of the church in Jerusalem. What can we learn from his practical directions about the collection and sending of this money? Answer: What I am getting from this, and other associated passages, is that Paul is wanting the people to handle the money in an ethical way. Accountants to monitor what comes in and what goes out to ensure appropriate handling. I had a boss tell me one time “you have to trust, but also verify when needed.” I think that is what is going on here.
What can we learn from this chapter about the plans, movement and ministry of Christian workers? How can we help such people to do ‘the work of the Lord’ more effectively? Answer: First thing I see is that the plans, movement, and ministry of a Christian is based on what the Lord determines.
How were the five commands of verses 13-14 particularly relevant for the church at Corinth as we know it from the letter? Examine your own life in order to discover in what ways you, too, need to obey these commands. Answer: He is basically telling them to put their faith in God and let him handle it. Don’t be concerned with the things of the world.
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