Memory Verse
"And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shaff receive an hundredfold, and shaff inherit everlasting life." Matthew 19:29
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
INTRODUCTION
The scriptures say do not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads the corn. It also says the labourer is worthy of his reward. So, God has a reward for all that make it to the kingdom. We shall one day cross to the other side where we shall have exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Cor.4:17; Psalm 37:34; Psalm 91:8.
OUTLINES
1. TYPES OF ETERNAL REWARDS
2. OTHER TYPES OF ETERNAL REWARDS
TYPES OF ETERNAL REWARDS
Jesus Christ has prepared crowns for rulers in His coming kingdom. These crowns and their qualifications are:
- The crown of life James 1:12. The qualification for this is that you must have endured temptation and remain faithful. Other qualifications include overcoming evil, loving the Lord and being faithful unto death - Revelations 2:10.
- The incorruptible crown - 1 Cor. 9:24-25. This is for those who patiently run the race to Heaven and who are temperate in all things.
- The crown of rejoicing -1 Thess. 2:19. You must be a soul winner to receive this crown.
- The crown of glory - 1. Peter 5:4. A crown for true pastors, missionaries and teachers.
- The crown of righteousness - 2 Timothy 4:8. It is for those expecting the Lord. They are earnestly waiting for His coming.
OTHER TYPES OF ETERNAL REWARDS
Apart from crowns and leadership positions in His kingdom as kings and priests, the believer will also be privileged to:
i. Reign with Christ- Romans 8:17-18.
ii. Behold His face - Psalm 17:15; Revelations 22:4. iii. Inherit all things - Revelations 21:7.
iv. Shine as a star - Daniel 12:3.
v. Be a pillar in the temple of God - Revelations 3:12.
vi. Have access to the tree of life - Revelations 22:1-5; 22:14. vii. Be glorified with Christ - Galatians 4:7.
CONCLUSION
Knowing that we have this wonderful rewards in serving God, what manner of people should we be? 1 John 3:2-3.
QUESTIONS
1. List the various types of crowns.
2. List what qualifies you to have these crowns.
3. What other rewards will Christians receive?
BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Your labour is not in vain.
TUESDAY: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - Your labour of love is remembered.
WEDNESDAY: Jer.31:16-17 - Thus saith the Lord: thy work shall be rewarded.
THURSDAY: Proverbs 25:21-22 - Take care of your enemy.
FRIDAY: Psalm 103:10 - Thank God for His mercies.
SATURDAY: Revelations 22:12 - Will you tarry to the end?
SUNDAY: John 8:51 - You are assured of eternal life if you obey God.
