1 Corinthians 11:26 When it came to observing the Lord’s Supper, the church at Corinth grossly missed the mark. It was their practice to hold “suppers” in which the rich and esteemed ate and drank first. They gorged themselves with the finest food and choicest wine, leaving little to none for those considered lower in… Continue reading June 16th – 1 Corinthians 11:26
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Stuck In The Mud – 1 Corinthians 3
1 Corinthians 3 Because of its command of the trade routes between Asia and Rome, the city of Corinth was quite the melting pot. People from around the world came to buy and sell their wares, and the city was known both for its fierce competition and immorality. The apostle Paul became frustrated to find… Continue reading Stuck In The Mud – 1 Corinthians 3
March 30th – 1 Corinthians 10:13
1 Corinthians 10:13 Making changes is never easy. Everywhere we turn, we are faced with temptation. But no matter what the Enemy entices us with, we have the power to say no. How? Through the power of God. The Lord promises that no matter how strong the urge, when we give that urge to Him,… Continue reading March 30th – 1 Corinthians 10:13
March 24th – 1 Corinthians 6:11
1 Corinthians 6:11 Once we were eternally separated from God, dead in our sins. We practiced all kinds of worldly debauchery. But then we received Jesus as our Savior. And now the heart that once craved immorality, longs for the things of Christ. For we have been washed, sanctified, and justified through the blood of… Continue reading March 24th – 1 Corinthians 6:11
The Qualities Of Love – 1 Corinthians 13
1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13 is one of best known passages in the Bible on the subject of love. It's read at countless weddings, including my own. But weddings and romance weren't on Paul's mind in this teaching. Instead it’s aimed at a church full of division, whose focus was on the gifts… Continue reading The Qualities Of Love – 1 Corinthians 13
February 27th – 1 Corinthians 2:9
1 Corinthians 2:9 As fallen beings, we are barely able to comprehend all God has in store for us. For we know His ways and thoughts are higher than we could ever comprehend. But in His mercy, God sent the Holy Spirit to indwell all who receive Jesus as their Savior. And through the Spirit,… Continue reading February 27th – 1 Corinthians 2:9
February 24th – 1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:2 Each of us is blessed with our own unique talents and gifts. But no matter how talented we are, when those gifts aren’t used with a foundation of love, they mean nothing. God blesses us so that we in turn can bless others. That means using our spiritual gifts with unselfish motives… Continue reading February 24th – 1 Corinthians 13:2
February 16th – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Loving others isn’t an easy thing to do. And although no one can love as unconditionally and perfectly like Jesus, we do need to love each other with that same Christlike love. That means practicing patience and kindness even when we are frustrated with those around us. Love isn’t envious of another’s… Continue reading February 16th – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
February 2nd – 1 Corinthians 16:14
1 Corinthians 16:14 In his letter to the Corinthians Paul instructed the people to be alert, stand firm, and be strong. But above all else, whatever they did, both great and small, was to be done in love. And Paul calls us to do the same. For if we are truly followers of Jesus, our… Continue reading February 2nd – 1 Corinthians 16:14
My Way Or The Wrong Way – (1 Corinthians 8)
1 Corinthians 8 First Corinthians was written by Paul to the Corinth church in response to several areas in which there was confusion and division. In chapter 8, Paul is addressing the issue of whether or not it was spiritually correct to eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols. And his response tackles the… Continue reading My Way Or The Wrong Way – (1 Corinthians 8)
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