HOC’ed: A Blog About Curiosity in Christianity
Real stories, honest questions, faith-filled reflections, and hope found in the middle of everyday life.
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Boast in the Lord: Finding Significance in Christ
For many men, significance is a lifelong pursuit. We search for it in achievement, approval, power, and position, hoping they will satisfy the deep desire to know that we matter. Yet Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 that our worth is not found in what the world values but in what Christ has accomplished.…
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The Foolishness of the Cross: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:18–25
A reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:18–25 about the wisdom and power of God, the foolishness of the cross, and learning to trust God’s wisdom over our own.
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Is Christ Divided? A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:10–17
A reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 about unity in the church, misplaced identity, division among believers, and following Christ above every earthly label.
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God Is Faithful: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4–9
Paul reminds the church at Corinth that God has enriched them in Christ and that they are not lacking any gift as they wait for the return of Jesus. This reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:4–9 is a reminder that God is faithful, His grace is enough, and He will sustain us to the end.
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Called to Be Saints: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:1–3
Paul reminds the church at Corinth that they are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints. This reflection on 1 Corinthians 1:1–3 is a reminder that our identity is not found in comparison, performance, or control, but in who we are in Christ.
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Suffer Well Together
1 Peter 3:13–17 (CJB) 13 For who will hurt you if you become zealots for what is good? 14 But even if you do suffer for being righteous, you are blessed! Moreover, don’t fear what they fear or be disturbed, 15 but treat the Messiah as holy, as Lord in your hearts; while remaining always ready to give…
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It’s all political?
Galatians 1:13–14 (CJB) 13 For you have heard about my former way of life in [traditional] Judaism—how I did my best to persecute God’s Messianic Community and destroy it; 14 and how, since I was more of a zealot for the traditions handed down by my forefathers than most Jews my age, I advanced in [traditional] Judaism…
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KEEP GOING!
Galatians 1:11–12 (ESV) 11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. Examine / Explain A commentary speaks of Paul’s nonconformity…
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Know your audience
Galatians 1:10 (ESV) 10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Examine / Explain Judaizers accused Paul of compromising the Gospel to fit the Gentiles. That he was…
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I want to move out!
Galatians 1:8–9 (NASB 95) 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! 9 As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you…
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