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VII.This passage becomes (at least for me) an exercise in “if … then.” “If (A) is true, and if (B) is true, what THEN.” Maybe we could think of this as some of the paradoxes inherent in discipleship. If “paradoxes” … Continue reading
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IV.After your initial reading (probably a re-reading) of this passage what freedoms do you hear Paul mention or imply? V.1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 (NRSVue) “All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but not all … Continue reading
I.How free is the religious person? Some folk think to be religious is to lose freedom. Others may think, to be religious is to find greater freedom. This week let’s consider the perspective Paul brings to the discussion. II.1 Corinthians … Continue reading
VII.Let’s give another reading to both of these passages. Take note that Paul speaks of what fulfills, what never ends, and what ceases. Read the passages again, looking for how the eternal might break into our lives that are often … Continue reading
IV.Today, let’s read both of these passages and then return to the 1 Corinthians passage and reread it. In part this passage deals with time. What do you hear it telling you about time and the ending of things? V.Romans … Continue reading
I.This week we will focus on passages from two of the Pauline epistles, Romans and 1 Corinthians. Both passages stress “love.” After you read both passages, come back to the Romans passage and listen for how love “fulfilled the law.” … Continue reading
VII.We could make a list of the “facts” Paul calls to the attention of the Christians in Corinth. Well, maybe that would be a good way for us to begin today. What does Paul’s list of “facts” look like? What … Continue reading
IV.As you spend time with this Scripture, think about Paul’s statement that, “… after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power…. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” Other than “death” what “ruler and … authority … Continue reading
I.Paul leaves little doubt, “…in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died…. So all will be made alive in Christ.” As you spend time with Paul’s words, do you have the … Continue reading
VII.Let’s take one more season with Paul’s words and pay attention for all the indicators and traits that he would associate with “servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.” VIII.1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21 (NRSVue) Think of us in this … Continue reading