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Introduction

Model 1: the breast-feeding mother, v. 7-8a

Illustration: Nursing mother

Point of comparison: so we cared for you

Effect: we shared our whole lives with you

Model 2: the Discipling apostles, vv. 9-10 

A. You RECALL

B.      What example did you see?

1.      Toil

2.      Drudgery

3.      Out of hours working

4.      Desire not to burden you Here’s the thing

5.      All for the central purpose - preaching to you the Gospel of God

C.      What you WITNESSED, v. 10.

1.      Holy

2.      Righteous

3.      Blameless

Model 3: the nurturing father, vv. 11-12

1.      Doing what? (v. 12a)

2.      To what end? (v. 12b)

Conclusion

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