Today I read chapters 1-9 of 2 Corinthians. Paul has not had a chance to visit the believers in Corinth since his last letter. If you remember, he confronted them on some very serious issues, calling the church to break fellowship with those who claimed to be Christ-followers yet continued in sinful lifestyles. In …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.03.19]
How does it make you feel to know that your physical body is failing? I’ve been blessed with good health. I haven’t faced any life-threatening diseases. I’ve never broken a bone. I’ve only had one operation in my life (appendectomy at age 8), and other than that, the only hospital stays I’ve had were to …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.02.19]
Today’s read of 1 Corinthians 11-14 continues Paul’s instructions to the church and provides wisdom about spiritual gifts. When we come to faith in Christ, the Spirit of God takes up residence in us. We become part of the body of Christ, and as members, each one of us is given gifts. Gifts are distributed …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.01.19]
Does God care if you live with your boyfriend? Does it matter to Him if you have a physical relationship with someone who is not your spouse? According to Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 5-10, it matters very much. Let’s start with these words: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not …
Read-Through-The-Bible [11.30.19]
Today we begin one of Paul’s letters to the Corinthian church (1 Corinthians 1-4). This letter was a response to questions that arose from his first letter (1 Cor. 5:9). Since Paul could not be present to pastor all the churches he had established or visited, his letters were the next best thing. I’m so …
