Being messengers of the Cross 1Cor'4

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Being messengers of the Cross - 1Cor.4

• The messenger the message v.1-7
• a. They are servants of Jesus v.1
• b. They have been given a message v.2
• 1. Dont look for human applause v.3-5
• 2. Dont tamper with the message v.6,7
• cf. 1Cor.153,4 2Tim.114

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2. The messenger their life v.8-13

• Paul describes his suffering as an apostle-
• A slave going to his death 2Cor.214
• The aroma of a temple sacrifice
• We should not be surprised by this-
• Jesus endured this Is.532,3
• Jesus told us to expect this John1518f
• It displays/authenticates our message
• cf. Gal.617

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3. The messenger those who respond - v.14-21

• Messenger is a model to follow v.16
• Messenger is ready to discipline v.18-21
  cf. Gal.16-9

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4. Are we prepared to die?

• Jesus said his disciples are to die daily
  Lk.923-
• To our own agenda Your will be done
• To pride
• To a life of ease
• How do our lives display the Cross?