We conclude our sermon series by looking at the question of how to properly handle the Lord’s Supper. We see, as usual, the Corinthians had abused something that needed to be corrected!
We continue our series on questions that the Corinthians asked Paul and we learn about head-coverings. This is the only place in the Bible that this topic is even spoken about. However, the point that Paul makes is true in all churches — both in his day and today. It is a fascinating study that takes a bit of digging but comes back with good rewards.
We conclude the long study of idolatry by looking at a checklist for freedom. Paul has given many examples and warnings about abusing or not using freedom. Now he gives us a way to check ourselves every time we are curious about participating in a “grey area”. This section is so practical for all Christians.
We continue our series called, CORINTH, YOU ASKED FOR IT by studying further in chapter 10 to see Paul’s explanation of IDOLATRY. The Corinthians were young Christians and idolatry was everywhere in their society. It is also rampant in our world but it isn’t as blatant.
We will be encouraged to learn that God has given us a pathway to avoid failing in our Christian walk. None of us are special. We all are tempted by the same types of things. God has made us new, given us a legacy to live up to, and taught us to rely on Him for everything. God Himself provides us a way out of all temptation.
Paul offered a basic strategy about how the church should invest in all kinds of people. We will learn how Paul encouraged the church to enter into other people’s interests in order to have their audience on eternal matters. 1 Corinthians chapter 9 sets the foundation for the whole section of Scripture in our current series.
We will be reminded that God has qualified us to serve in the church. He has given us all a role to play despite our past failures. We will also be challenged by Paul’s strong stance that sharing the Gospel is worth our personal sacrifice.
We begin a new series called CORINTH, YOU ASKED FOR IT. In this 8-part series, which covers chapters 8 through 11, we see some of the struggles of this young church in Greece and we learn that we still struggle with many of the same things today. This weekend, we learn some lessons about love and freedom.