Category Archives: Church

1 Corinthians 16

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Sept 17: 1 Cor 16 We close our study of 1 Corinthians by looking at the closing chapter, ch16. Paul begins by encouraging the Corinthians believers to follow the example Paul gave to the Galatian churches: to … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 14

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Sept 13: 1 Cor 14 I love the way this chapter begins: “Pursue love…” (v1). Since love is the most excellent way (12:31), we should desire love above all. Paul offers an explanation of the superiority of … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 12

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Sept 11: 1 Cor 12 Given all the struggles of this young church in Corinth, what comes next is a bit unexpected. Paul offers a rich teaching on the nature of spiritual gifts. In spite of their … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 11

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Sept 10: 1 Cor 11 Paul now moves to address three issues related to corporate worship: head coverings (11:2-16), the Lord’s Supper (11:17-34), and elevating one’s spiritual gift above another (12:1-14:40). Behavior in the corporate assembly seems … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 8

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Sept. 5: 1 Cor 8 Paul turns his attention to another pressing matter in Corinth: food sacrificed to idols. Is this behavior permissible or not? Paul begins by affirming the Jewish monotheistic tradition: “We know that an … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 7

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Sept 4: 1 Cor 7 With 1 Cor 7, Paul turns his attention to matters that the Corinthians have asked about, in particular the issue of marriage. Paul gives a wide range of teaching on the subject, … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 6

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Sept 3: 1 Cor 6 Paul’s comments in this section of the letter indicate even deeper struggles in the Corinthian church. The matter of lawsuits against fellow believers leads Paul to make some interesting theological statements here. … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 5

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 31: 1 Cor 5 1 Corinthians 5 is considered one of those “hard teachings” in the New Testament. Paul addresses one of the proofs of the lack of spiritual maturity among the Corinthian believers: “It is … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 3

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 29: 1 Cor 3 With the cross set before them, Paul is now ready to delve into some of the issues plaguing the Christians in Corinth. They have not attained the level of maturity befitting the … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 5

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug. 23: 1 Tim. 5 Although Timothy is not to let any one despise him for his youth (4:12), he is still commanded to approach his elders in a spirit of respect and love. “Do not rebuke … Continue reading →

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