Bible Study

Title: Worthy of Reward
Date: Mar 30, 2011
Topic(s): Service/Servanthood
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 John 1:8, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Psalm 19:11, Psalm 19:9, 1 Corinthians 4:5, Galatians 6:4, Philippians 3:13-14

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How do you feel about pop quizzes? What about taking a test when you're unsure how the instructor or teacher grades? What if you're not sure what material will be covered on the test? Doesn't seem fair, does it?

When God grades, He is always fair and just.

What Does God Say?

God tells us that at the end of life, there is going to be a test, an evaluation. He lets us know that our lives on earth will be judged. If you're a Christian, you will be judged at the Judgment Seat of Christ. If you don't know Christ, you'll be judged at The Great White Throne Judgment.

"But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person's work has any value. If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward" (1 Corinthians 3:13-14, NLT).

For each Scripture below, list the criteria the Lord gives us so we know what is worthy of reward.

"The laws of the LORD are true;
each one is fair.
They are a warning for your servant;
a great reward for those who obey them" (Psalm 19:9, 11, NLT).

"So be careful not to jump to conclusions before the Lord returns as to whether or not someone is faithful. When the Lord comes, he will bring our deepest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. And then God will give to everyone whatever praise is due" (1 Corinthians 4:5, NLT).

"So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless" (1 Corinthians 15:58, NLT).

"Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won't need to compare yourself to anyone else" (Galatians 6:4, NLT).

My Thoughts

The prospect of rewards should lead to:

• Diligence.

"Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward" 2 John 1:8 (NLT).

• Dedication

"No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us" (Philippians 3:13-14, NLT).

• Endurance

"That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are quite small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us an immeasurably great glory that will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever" (2 Corinthians 4:16-18, NLT).

My Part

Suppose you won a contest at your local bank. The prize is this: You have three minutes to gather as much money as you can from two vaults. One vault holds $5 bills and the other vault contains $100 bills. Where would you begin? Easy choice, right?!!

If you only have a limited number of days to earn your rewards from the Lord, doesn't it make perfect sense to begin now and do all you can in His service?

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