I want to take this time to
thank all of you my readers. I’ve found this blog to be a great tool in my
journey through the Bible and you, my readers are keeping me accountable to
daily Bible reading and study. We live in a busy world with busy schedules and
being able to share some thoughts about this journey with others across this
world through the Internet is truly a blessing.
So far this year, the journey
through God’s Word has taken us through the book of Romans and Proverbs. As the
journey continues, I will turn to the book of 1 Corinthians. Paul writes this
letter in response to questions the Christians at Corinth have asked and to the
news he has received about their problems (divisions in the church, moral
faults, etc).
The mission of this blog is to
bring out ways to better apply God’s Word in our life at work, at home, and
within our neighborhoods. The questions for reflection for the study of 1
Corinthians 1-5 below will help bring out some thoughts and ideas over the next
few weeks.
The Lord speaks to us in various
ways – visions, dreams, and life’s circumstances; even advice from others. Most
of all, God speaks through the Bible. Thus, the main purpose of this blog is to
study His Word with the intent to gain wisdom that we may apply in our own
lives and also help others along the journey.
The reading plan below will be
used as I share over the next few posts. It’s important to have a plan. I’m
thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Him as Savior; we
have taken the steps necessary to make this day with Him amazing!
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Photo taken 06/04/2018 - Lake Hamilton near Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Questions for Reflection
With what authority does Paul
write to the Corinthian church? What spiritual character and resources of this
church is Paul thankful for? What steps do you need to take to promote unity
among Christians in your school, business, community, and church?
What are the two viewpoints
which today’s passage produces? What is true wisdom? Its goal? Its relation to
the Cross? Its endurance?
What do you learn in this
passage about the work of the Holy Spirit? What is the content of Paul’s
message? What is Paul’s purpose? How does what the Holy Spirit teach you affect
your understanding of your purpose in life?
What do you learn here about
adapting your message to the capacity of your listeners? What indicates the
Corinthians’ lack of progress? What is your responsibility in building on the
foundation?
How does Paul describe the
apostles? What scriptural principles should you apply before you judge another
person? How does Paul describe the kingdom of God? In what ways does your life
manifest power?
How does Paul instruct the
Corinthian church to the problem of sexual immorality? What should you do with
any corrupting influence in your life? What needs to happen when a leader sins?
Feel free to respond with a
short note or a comment about any of the questions above. Also, I welcome any
other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite
Bible verses. Just add them to the comments or to a Facebook page I’ve set up
at this link: This
Day With God.
Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts
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Carol. This Morning with God: A Daily Study Guide to the Entire Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1978. Print.
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N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.family-times.net/commentary/>.
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