Good Morning “Example Setters”.  Today we look at 1 Corinthians 8.There were some in the Corinthian church that were still hanging on to false idols.  They even believed they somehow gained power from eating food first sacrificed to idols.  Paul addresses this.  There is one God - period.  What you eat does not defile you.  However if the reason you are eating is to pay honor to an idol, or you be...  Read More

Good Morning “Most Who Will Be Married.”  1 Corinthians 7 is all about marriage.  I know, I know most of you, students at least, are not married… yet.  Most of you will get married someday though.  Check it out…Paul helps us understand Gods expectations for us if we get married.  Perhaps the toughest challenge we face - is keeping God first.  The one who is married is divided.  We are concerned ab...  Read More

Good Morning “Temple Care Takers.”   Check out 1 Corinthians 6.Nothing new under the sun.  Although Paul is addressing issues within the Corinthian church - it’s as if he’s taking to us in our world today.  Remember Jesus plea in the garden the night of His arrest?  He prayed that we might be unified as a body.  The Corinthians had become “lawsuit” happy - taking each other to court at every turn....  Read More

Good Morning “Standers for Righteousness”.  1 Corinthians 5 is a tough chapter in light of our world today!  Check it out.  Paul is dealing with sin within the church.  Particularly sexual sin that goes against The Word of God and His original design.  The church is not only giving approval to, but celebrating it.Paul speaks to the reality that celebrating sin does nothing to help spur the sinner ...  Read More

Good Morning “Trusted Recipients of Gods Grace.”  Dig in to 1 Corinthians 4.God blesses us with all that we are and have.  The question is - what are we doing with it?  “For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭Even our growth in Jesus is a blessing.  Truly we...  Read More

Good Morning Wise Builders.  Check out 1 Corinthians 3 today.What are you building your foundation on?  Paul starts by reprimanding the Corinthians - they are still worldly.  Speaking of their spiritual maturity and ability to digest the things of God he says he’s only able to give them milk to eat.  They still aren’t ready for solid food. They are worldly.  They’ve built a foundation on worldly t...  Read More

Good Morning “Holy Spirit Minded”.  Check out 1 Corinthians 2 today.Paul is trying to help the church in Corinth to understand that it is The Holy Spirit that reveals Gods will to us.  How can we see things the way God sees them?  He lives in us.  It is the Spirit that guides, directs and teaches.  It is the Spirit that knows our hearts and convicts.  “For who knows a person’s thoughts except thei...  Read More

Good Morning Wise in Jesus.  The Corinthian Church had some questions regarding the physical world and the spiritual.  They struggled to see how physical things could be good.  Their differences had begun to decide them.  They had many other concerns as well so they wrote Paul a letter.  1 Corinthians is Pauls first return letter addressing their concerns.The Corinthians we’re struggling to “figur...  Read More

Good Morning Peace Makers.  As we wrap up Romans - check out what Paul leaves them with in Romans 16.Paul starts by sharing greetings from many of his fellow followers to the church.  Then, he gives them a warning.  “I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For...  Read More

Good Morning “Not Puffed Up”.  This morning take a look at Romans 15.As we grow and mature in Jesus it’s easy to get puffed up.  Satan rolls in with pride and it sinks in.  May we never forget that it’s all Him.  He grows us up, He works in us.  He even places the desire in our hearts.  There is nothing we have received that was not given to us.  All that, to say we’re all broken, and in need of M...  Read More

Good Morning “No Judgment Christian’s.”  Dig into Romans 14.Grace was a new thing.  Thus there were some still adhering to Old Testament customs.  That’s fine, Paul is saying, but don’t judge others because they are not.  Paul’s got much more to say regarding this topic!  Check it out!  Consider how this chapter applies in our day and age.  Love you all!  Dig in!...  Read More

Good Morning “Respecters of Authority.”  Dig into Romans 13 today.  Obedience to parents, respect for authorities is BIG in Gods Book.  Remember, Old Testament Law left no room for rebellion to parents.  It was obedience or ultimately stoning if one continually rebelled against parents.  We see that “honoring your mother and father” comes before “do not murder” in the run down of the 10 Commandmen...  Read More