God Alone Gives the Growth

In today’s Bible reading*, Paul continues his discussion about the factions that exist in the Corinthian church. He drives home the point that yes, he planted and Apollos watered, (1 Corinthians 3:6) but only God produced the growth. (1 Corinthians 3:7) If we could summarize chapter three in just one word, it would be growth….

Spiritual Wisdom

Picking up from yesterday, in today’s Bible reading*, I don’t think Paul was taking a jab at Apollos, but he highlights his goal in preaching the gospel to the Corinthians. He didn’t want to come in his own strength and wisdom. He didn’t want to come with flowery speech. He said he would rather come…

The First Denominations

Today we begin reading* through Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth. Corinth is located in Southern Greece and was the city where Paul met Priscilla and her husband Aquilla. The three of them made tents together. (Acts 18:1–3) Since he only knew of the baptism of John the Baptizer, Priscilla and Aquilla explained the…

Encountering the Risen Jesus

Dr. Luke describes the events of the first Easter Sunday Morning in today’s Bible reading*. He begins with some of his disciples bringing spices to the tomb to prepare Jesus’ body for a proper burial. Because the Sabbath was only a few hours away when Jesus died, they only had time to place his body…

What to do with Jesus?

Dr. Luke continues his narrative about Jesus’ trial in today’s Bible reading*. Pontius Pilate is convinced that Jesus is not guilty of anything worthy of the death penalty. He learns that Jesus is from Herod’s district so he sends Jesus to Herod. Herod can’t find anything worthy of death either, so he sends Jesus back…