The ministry is a job which can be exhausting in the service of others.
God is glorified by being seen in our behavior as servants.
We face the threats of the world, the flesh, and the devil.
God is a planner.
Everyone should give systematically according to their ability, and we should be careful to treat the gifts responsibly and accountably.
Will we have the same body at the resurrection?
What will we do with God's appointments for us?
Christ's resurrection guarantees ours and gives us impetus to engage in a struggle for the gospel.
The resurrection of Christ is central to the gospel.