1. The Value of Reflection 1 Corinthians 11:17-32

2. The Value of Reflection 1 Corinthians 11:17-32 Intro: Plato: The life which is unexamined is not worth living. The examined life is worth living.

3. Scriptural Basis for Reflection The deep longings of our soul and our strategies to fill these longings. Jer 2:13 David — Psalm 26:2; Psalm 139:23,24 Realizes the value and importance of God shedding light on the dark areas of our soul. Psalm 119:105

4. Scriptural Basis for Reflection A New Testament perspective Hebrews 4:13 — nothing is hidden The value of grace — Heb 4:16 1 Corinthians 2:9 and 2:11

5. Reflection through the window of Communion The value and promise 1 Cor 11:23-26 The warning 1 Cor 11:27,28 Context of this passage 1 Cor 11:28 to examine “ dokimazo ”

6. Reflection through the window of Communion 1 Cor 11:23-26(a) His sacrifice that He died 1 Cor 15:3,4 why he died Isa 53:6; 1 Pet 2:24 How He died Rm 5:8

7. Reflection through the window of Communion A look ahead 1 Cor 11:26(b) until he returns Look within 1 Cor 11:27,28; 32-34 Examine — dokimazo It is easy to get off mission Matthew 20:20-28

8. Take Away … What does the Lord require of you? Micah 6:8, “… to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with you God. ” The examine life is worth living.