When covid hit back in March of 2020, we were in the middle of our study 1 Corinthians. We are now going to pick up where we left off in our study of this amazing letter. But first! A review of what we have studied so far. Today we will start by looking once more at the background of Paul's letter.

What does REAL wisdom and power look like? In 1 Corinthians 1 and 2, Paul describes a kind of wisdom and power that far surpasses what most people think of. And the surprising twist is that it all hinges on one event in history.

In 1 Corinthians 3 and 4, Paul uses three pictures to describe the relationship between the church and its leaders. Each picture helps us to have a better understanding of the role of our leaders in our church, and how to learn from them.

In the first part of 1 Corinthians 7, Paul shows us one of the ways in which we can more fully live with our spouses in our marriages, as well as to help us to see how to live life more fully as singles.

How does marriage work when both husband and wife are believers? And what about when either the husband or wife becomes a Christian, and the other one is not? How does that marriage work? Paul gives us very practical truths to help us in both situations in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16.

As Christians, we are able to find complete satisfaction wherever we are as we walk with Jesus, and we can find great meaning and purpose in whatever situation we are in as we serve Him. This gives us the freedom to not have to worry about where God planted us, but instead to simply bloom where we're planted.

In the last section of 1 Corinthians 7, Paul reminds us to see both marriage and singleness in this life in light of eternity. With this perspective, we can see an amazing benefit that those who are single get to take advantage of.

As a Christian, have you ever wondered what to do when you face something that isn't specifically mentioned in the Bible? What do you do when you’re not sure how to apply the truths of the Bible to an area of in your life? 1 Corinthians 8 gives us some guidelines to help us know when it's ok, and not ok to do something.

How do we balance the liberty that is ours in our walk with Jesus and the responsibility of helping our brothers and sisters grow in their walk with Jesus?

This week and next week, as we look at 1 Corinthians 9, Paul, in caring for the church family in Corinth, withheld certain rights as their spiritual caregiver. This week we will look at what those rights were that Paul had. And next week we will look at how and why he chose to withhold that right.

Each of us get to have a part in the Gospel, the good news of Jesus in two distinct ways. The first ways is in responding to the good news of Jesus. The second way is in doing your part in sharing it with others.

Moms, you have an important part in displaying the good news of Jesus to your children. But that's not the only part you have in the Gospel. You also get to take part in experiencing the goodness of the Gospel as Jesus helps you in this important role.