Monthly Archives: August 2018

August 31 – Fellowship Meals, Remembering the Poor, and Proclaiming the Lord

Psalm 132-134 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 “So my brothers and sisters, when you come together to eat, wait for each other. Anyone who is too hungry should eat at home so that in meeting together you will not bring God’s judgment … Continue reading

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August 30 – Stop Telling People to Follow the Example of Christ

Psalm 129-131 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NCV) In between Paul’s admonitions on Christian freedom and eating meat sacrificed to demons and a teaching on head coverings, Paul includes … Continue reading

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August 29 – I Can Do Anything I Want

Psalm 126-128 1 Corinthians 10:19-33 “’We are allowed to do all things,’ but not all things are good for us to do. ‘We are allowed to do all things,’ but not all things help others grow stronger. Do not look … Continue reading

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August 28 – Are You A Strong Christian?

Psalm 123-125 1 Corinthians 10:1-18 “If you think you are strong, you should be careful not to fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12 NCV) There’s a danger for Christians that we don’t think about very often. Paul recognized that danger, especially in … Continue reading

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August 27 – Worth More Than Gold

Psalm 120-122 1 Corinthians 9 “So what reward do I get? This is my reward: that when I tell the Good News I can offer it freely. I do not use my full rights in my work of preaching the … Continue reading

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August 26 – Since I’m Right…

Psalm 119:89-176 1 Corinthians 8 “But be careful that your freedom does not cause those who are weak in faith to fall into sin.” (1 Corinthians 8:9 NCV) The Greeks had some crazy views on life. The Corinthians maxed those … Continue reading

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August 25 – What’s Important Is Our Status in Christ

Psalm 119:1-88 1 Corinthians 7:20-40 “You all were bought at a great price, so do not become slaves of people.” (1 Corinthians 7:23 NCV) In the midst of the discussion about marriage, Paul discussed our status in society. Then, he … Continue reading

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August 24 – God Doesn’t Care About Your Past – He’s Guiding Your Future

Psalm 116-118 1 Corinthians 7:1-19 “It is not important if a man is circumcised or not. The important thing is obeying God’s commands.” (1 Corinthians 7:19 NCV) How does God want us to live in light of the soon coming … Continue reading

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August 23 – That’s What I Was, Now I’m A Child of God!

Psalm 113-115 1 Corinthians 6 “In the past, some of you were like that, but you were washed clean. You were made holy, and you were made right with God in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in … Continue reading

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August 22 – The Church Keeps Judging The Wrong People!

Psalm 110-112 1 Corinthians 5 “I am writing to tell you that you must not associate with those who call themselves believers in Christ but who sin sexually, or are greedy, or worship idols, or abuse others with words, or … Continue reading

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