1 Corinthians
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1 Corinthians 1:4-9, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Exodus 19:5-6, Jeremiah 7:21-23
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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.
62 thoughts on "1 Corinthians"
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Loved the reminder that we are redeemed to be a part of Christ’s body – His family, the church and that fellowshipping with Christ is intimately connected to fellowshipping with His body. Thank you girls for your ministry to the body!
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While I’m in the word every day, I’ll admit it’s been a while since I’ve physically attended church. So I think my call is just to return and start going again
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Yassssss Ashley we need that fellowship. I pray the spirit helps you in guiding you to a church. We need to uplift and strengthen each other.
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I am in fellowship with Christ through His word; reading it, studying it, learning of Him. Also through praying and talking to Him. Yearning to learn more about him and seeking Him has brought me to groups like this, where others who believe can connect and fellowship together in Him.
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BRIDGET VASCHAK – lol!!! On Paul, well, thanks for bringing that topic up for discussion! I feel so much better now! I am so thankful for the openness and giving in this community!
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GramsieSue! So happy to hear from you! I pray your CT scan will show improvement and healing. With our Great Physician we are in the best hands !
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I love how our God uses all things for our good, always. The scripture talks about the importance of each and every part of the body/church. The last two months, since the accident, I’ve had to see and talk with lots of different people. I am blessed by a chiropractor and massage therapist that know Jesus. I’ve been blessed by the hand specialist who I believe does as well. But, as is so much like our God, even some of the insurance people for the man who hit me are believers. There is one particular lady, her name is Gina, and she handled the reimbursement for my car…that woman loves Jesus and it just pours out of her. This morning I didn’t have time before doctors appointments to do the 1 Corinthians readings so I started them when I got home around lunch time. I was thanking God for helping me drive safely to the doctors appointments and even 3 extra stops. I was thanking him for the kind, godly woman at the plant place who I was able to share my love for Jesus with a little bit and know from her response and blessing that she is a sister too. But then, God, as He so often does…He shows off for me. The lady, Gina from the insurance company, text me right in the middle of my thanking prayer. It is like God was saying, “Yes daughter I love you, and I am with you…in so many more ways than you even realize.”
So many people are a part of our lives daily. I have a saying on my wall – “Today is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever. In its place will be something you have left behind. Let it be something good. (and I add, Let it be something for God.)
We all have the opportunity to make a difference for Jesus, in the little moments and the big. Even that is a blessing. Let’s be the church for Jesus ladies. Blessings!
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NanaK – May the walls come down indeed! Mau the world see Jesus through His church – unity in diversity!
Sarah D – peace to your heart; love through your words -
@CEEGEE… lol my sister is named Brenda. I, too, use other translations for clarity. Sometimes, when I read Paul’s writings, I get bogged down in trying to digest each phrase, so I will just read out loud without stopping to get his overall meaning. I underline and circle and go back and reread. Anyway, I’m encouraged to know that others of you think Paul’s writing can be hard. Thanks so much!
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