This Is the New Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we move from the Gospels and Acts into the Pauline Epistles.
What Is 1 Corinthians? First Corinthians is a letter written by Paul to the church in Corinth. The Corinthian church was struggling to stay faithful to the gospel while living as a part of the larger, non-Christian Corinthian culture. With this in mind, Paul gave practical instruction on love and Christian unity, spiritual gifts and marriage, resurrection and the life of the Church.
How 1 Corinthians Fits Into the Story: First Corinthians contributes greatly to our understanding of Christian life, ministry, and relationships by showing us how the members of the Church—called the body of Christ—are to function together. Paul gave specific solutions to specific problems the Corinthian church faced. But the underlying answer to every question is the call to live Christ-centered lives in community, no matter the culture or circumstance.
Reflection Questions:
1. How has God called you into fellowship with our Lord, Jesus Christ? How does that fellowship connect you to other believers in the Church?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
God has certainly used you all to lead me into a deeper relationship with him. I’ve been participating since January, praying for your requests and learning so much from your comments, shared thoughts and discussions on our readings. I am so grateful for this community and truly feel you are my people and my Bible study group! Podcasts (especially Annie F Downs) and their guests have really helped me dive deeper into God’s word and continue on my Christian walk. I was a little bit stalled in my walk, (for years!!) when I was just thought I needed to “read my Bible”. It seemed overwhelming and I had no idea where to begin! Now I know I need community, discussion and a plan. So thank you, as a one-sided member, (only reading and praying without leaving comments myself) I would say my next step is to begin adding to the discussion, little by little! Sweet ladies thank you for sharing your lives here.
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@BUFFY RENNIE- I love this: “Unity is diversity with understanding.”
@VICTORIA E – Praying for you and baby firmly in His embrace. Praying His hands supporting your hubby while he’s not with you.
Thank you Nads !!
DOROTHY & GRAMSIESUE – I hope you are continuing to improve.
DOROTHY – AMEN for never having TOO many supportive Christians around you!!
HEATHER HAHN – Praying for all of it…I struggle with it often but DO know it is in God’s hands to convict heart / minds.
MELANIE, (How are you feeling?!) – praying for a safe and fun journey home
MAURA – Praying you continue to see God working within your family as well as throughout your time together; safe travels
ERB – Praying for all you wrote; His hands holding your body and spirit
Lord help me to truly use my gifts, as ELAINE MORGAN described
NANAK – Beautiful… Yes!
SARAH D – Sooo much prayer! Praying Jesus is reflected in your words, body language, everiand that your hopes will be heard and your heart will receive greater joy than you can imagine!! I’m praying that any walls that are built up that are NOT from Him will start to crumble.
MARTHA HIX – How are you?! How is your son?
BLESSINGS to all my sisters, fellow members of His Body ❤️
Oh my, had it not been for my faith and my multiple, different Christian community almost 18 years ago I don’t know where I’d be now. When my older son, George, died my parents were out of town. I was lucky in that I had four groups of people that stayed with my younger son, Andrew, and me the whole time they were looking for George’s body. I had family, the girls I ran with, my church family and my Camino family. All of these groups were Christian, including the girls I ran with. Ladies, I’m here to tell you, you can never have too many Christian friends.
Sisters bless each and everyone of you and have fantastic day.
The body needs different functions if it is to live, grow, and serve. Each one should function according to God‘s will and help other members to function. God gives to each congregation just the gifts it needs when they are needed. It is not enough to have the gift of the spirit and gifts from the spirit. We must also have the graces of the spirit as we use our gifts to serve one another.
I’ve been praying for all of you and I’m excited to see how God has answered the prayers that we have given him.
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I feel I have fellowship with Jesus by reading about Him, talking to Him, and by having fellowship with His church. I had to think about that question but your answers helped me! Thank you for all who are praying for me. ERB I am glad to hear that you are on new medicine, I have to confess as a neurologist myself I thought that would be the next course of action and have been praying for God to give your doctors the wisdom to find a new drug that will treat your seizures better. Praise God for His mercies with your brother as well! So thankful to have fellowship with all you ladies here , this is just another reflection of how good God is to bring us all together !
Well since you’re a neurologist that’s why you were able to give me good advice about my SAH. I’m still struggling with headaches periodically, not constantly but a little bit each day as I recover. I should be hearing from my neurologist soon about the results of my CT scan. I feel as if I’m definitely better than I was but I don’t think they will release me to drive yet sadly. Thank you so much for your prayers
I feel that I have fellowship with Jesus through learning about Him by reading the Word, praying to Him, and by having fellowship with others