A Meal to Remember – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Paul expresses strong disapproval of the Corinthian church’s observance of the Lord’s Supper, noting it’s doing more harm than good. 1 Corinthians 11:17-18 (CSB) “Now in giving this instruction I do not praise you,...
The Order of Things – 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 In the preceding chapters, Paul discussed the importance of using our freedoms in a way that doesn’t hinder the gospel (chapter 9) and warned against causing others to stumble in their faith (chapter 10). He now...
Not Giving in to Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (CSB) Paul uses Israel’s exodus in 1 Corinthians 10 to warn the church today. Scripture offers examples for our benefit, showing that God hates sin and judges those who choose it. 1 Corinthians 10:1, 5-6 (CSB)...
Don’t Cause Others to Stumble – 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (CSB) Paul tackles a challenging issue in the early church—eating meat offered to idols. He begins by addressing the pride that often accompanies knowledge. 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 (CSB) “Now about food sacrificed...
Soul Ties: Sex, the Bond & Belonging – 1 Corinthians 6:13-7:9 Our world often cheapens sex, treating it as casual and consequence-free. But in 1 Corinthians, Paul reveals a deeper truth about our bodies and sexuality. We all have daily needs, like hunger for...
