“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Reflection: when were you last in the middle of a spiritual battle? As Paul is wrapping up his this letter to the Corinthians, he adds a couple of verses that […]
“Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.” 1 Corinthians 16:1 ESV Reflection: who are you “giving” your money to? Things have gotten very expensive. And I don’t think this is only for some specific areas. We walked around looking at food trucks
“When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”” 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 ESV Reflection: what does freedom mean to you? There is a
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:22 ESV Reflection: what makes you believe the dead will rise again? We recently planted some lettuce seeds in a small garden behind our house. And only after a few days, the seeds started sprouting, and soon we
“Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word.” John 8:43 ESV Reflection: would Jesus drive an electric, hybrid or a gas car if born in our lifetime? WARNING: Might be seen as a political statement, although it is not intended to be It can be
“Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 ESV Reflection: are you already saved, or are you being
