In this week's lesson, Paul shows us what it means to be ambassadors for Christ and stewards of the gospel.
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In this week’s lesson, we see the transition from the old covenant, the ministration of death, to the glorious new covenant.
Instead of beginning the letter with a thanksgiving which he does in other letters, Paul begins with a blessing that calls on God.
Sincerely reflecting on the reason for communion will put you into a mindset of gratitude and thanksgiving for the new life you have.
Shekinah wants to hear from you as we discern what we are passionate about as a people and what we do well as a ministry.
As a spiritually mature believer it is highly expected of one to choose the love for a fellow believer, especially new converts, over expressing the liberty and freedom we have in Christ Jesus.
During Paul’s day, Greek culture was dominant and the Greeks were proud of their wisdom. Because of this atmosphere, the Corinthian believers were subject to following human wisdom which resulted in dividing the church. In this week’s lesson, Paul encouraged the Christians in Corinth to avoid trusting in human wisdom and focus on God’s wisdom.
We find in this week’s lesson followers of Christ not so different from us. They have wrestled with the reality of unmet expectations when Christ is crucified.