Tag: Bible Study
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Working the Field
There are seasons when it feels like nothing is growing. We wonder if God has forgotten us or if we’ve somehow missed our calling. In 1 Corinthians 3:5–9, Paul reminds us that our responsibility is not to produce the harvest but to faithfully work the field God has entrusted to us. Whether we’re planting seeds,…
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Growing Beyond Milk
Paul challenges the Corinthian church for remaining spiritual infants when they should have been growing in maturity. This reflection on 1 Corinthians 3:1–4 explores what it means to move beyond spiritual milk, surrender every area of our lives to Christ, and embrace both grace and growth as we pursue becoming more like Jesus.
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Shifting Our Frequency
The world celebrates speed, success, and self-preservation, but the mind of Christ calls us to a different way of living. In this reflection on 1 Corinthians 2:14–16, discover how spiritual discernment begins by examining our own hearts, embracing holy interruptions, and learning to love others with the radical compassion of Jesus.
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Hearing the Whisper
True wisdom isn’t discovered through human effort—it is revealed by the Holy Spirit. In this reflection on 1 Corinthians 2:11–13, we explore what we’re truly capable of, the subtle danger of counterfeit joy, and how learning to quiet the noise of the world helps us hear the gentle whisper of God. When our gifts remain…
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The Wisdom of Providence
1 Corinthians 2:6–10 Examine The church in Corinth admired intelligence. Greek culture celebrated philosophers, eloquent speakers, and those who possessed impressive knowledge. Wisdom was something to pursue, display, and even use to elevate oneself above others. Paul confronts this mindset by reminding believers that the wisdom he proclaims is nothing like the wisdom the world…
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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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Co-heir?
Luke 15:17–24 (NASB 95) 17 But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! 18 ‘I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your…