2 Chronicles 35:1-36:23 ~ 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 ~ Psalm 27:1-6 ~ Proverbs 20:20-21


2 Chronicles 35:1-36:23 ~ 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 ~ Psalm 27:1-6 ~ Proverbs 20:20-21
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Hungry? For Junk Food or God’s Food?

I know that a few of you reading this are behind on our readings. If you fall too far behind in our readings, please don’t get discouraged! Just skip ahead to today’s readings and start keeping pace with us once again. I don’t want you to stop reading the Bible just because you feel like you’re so far behind. It’s kind of like if you fell behind in eating a meal. You wouldn’t stop eating meals would you? Of course not. We need food. And likewise, we critically need the spiritual food the Bible offers us. So, please, don’t just read these blogs and not read the Bible. . . :) Skip ahead to today’s readings and jump back on board with us! Aren’t you hungry for God’s food?

We have a big weekend coming up! We will begin First Corinthians and Ezra! Let’s go!

New Testament - Today we begin Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth!

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First Corinthians
Author: Paul the apostle
Place: Ephesus
Date: A.D. 55
Content: Paul had established a church in the Greek city of Corinth on his second missionary journey (see Acts 18:1-8), but things had gone very badly after his departure. He felt it necessary to write them concerning the many problems that had arisen. They were challenging his apostleship, abusing the Lord’s Supper, wondering about eating meat sacrificed to idols, going to court against one another, condoning immorality, denying the resurrection, arguing about marriage – to name a few of the problems. Paul felt that he had to deal with the situation, lest everything in Corinth fall to pieces. As Paul more or less systematically goes through these problems, he touches upon many of the fundamental teachings of the faith.
Theme: Paul’s major purpose in writing this letter was to correct some glaring abuses in the church at Corinth, showing the importance of how we live. It is not enough to say that we are Christians; we must also act like Christians. Not to do so is to bring dishonor upon the name of Christ. Paul also stresses the all-sufficiency of Christ for the believer. In Christ we are made pure, holy, and acceptable to God. (Above commentary is from Tyndale Publishers “The One Year Bible Companion” pp. 24-25)

More commentary on First Corinthians is at these 3 links –
http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=1199
http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=1200
http://www.bible.org/page.php?page_id=1829

Psalms - Psalm 27 verse 13 is so beautiful - "Yet I am confident that I will see the LORD's goodness while I am here in the land of the living." Do you have this same confidence? What are some examples of how you have seen God's goodness here in the land of the living? What are some examples of how you are sharing God's goodness with others here in the land of the living?

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Proverbs - Proverbs 20 verse 20 today teaches us: "If you curse your father or mother, the lamp of your life will be snuffed out." This is a great reminder to honor your father & mother!

Worship God: Today's readings in Psalm 27:13 reminds me of the song "In The Hands of God" by the Newsboys:

Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture this week: "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV)

Comments from You & Questions of the Day: What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings? Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

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