FEB 15th
1 Corinthians 9:14 (ESV) 14 In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel.
1 Timothy 5:17–18 (ESV) 17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out
the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.”
- Bro. Benji's HEAR Journal HIGHLIGHT: 14 In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel. EXPLAIN: Paul explains that just as the Old Testament priest drew their support from the offerings given in worship in a like manner those who work in the gospel ministry to facilitate worship and edify the body should earn a living. APPLY: While the honor to be able to serve God and Christ's bride in the gospel ministry is enough to also have my needs meet in such a way to free me to serve full time is even more of a blessing. This enables a minister to serve one true Boss and answer to Him alone without being divided in time and attention. While no true preacher, worth his salt, answered the call to gospel ministry for the pay the people of God are commanded to supply for them. RESPONSE: Lord , I thank You for the people that you allow me to serve in ministry. I am thankful that they support the ministry of RC with their offerings in worship to You and allow me to meet the needs of my family from that gift. Help me to be faithful and rightly divide the Word and edify them with the gift You have given to me. By Your Spirit enable the church to grow in grace and knowledge. Lord call out more preachers and missionaries from among us to serve You with their lives and help us grow in faith to be able to help support them in this work. Amen
- H: 1 Corinthians 9:14 (ESV) 141 Corinthians 9:14 (ESV) 14 In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel. E: I believe Paul is encouraging the church to care for the leader who is preaching and teaching the gospel. A: Its beneficial for a person in this capacity to have their needs met in order to continue to focus on the gospel and sharing it with others in a way that is right and true. R: Lord help me to contribute within the body in order that the person(s) preaching and teaching me can focus on doing it to the best of their ability and in such a way that your kingdom is glorified.