Bible Study - 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Read 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
- Paul gives thanks for the members of the early Corinthian church
and the many blessings they have received through their relationship
with Jesus. In fact, Paul states that they have not failed to receive a
single blessing.
- Why was this? Were they super Christians with a special hot line to
God?
- No they were ordinary Christians, people like us, who had allowed
Jesus to become the centre and focus of their lives. They were living
in communion with Jesus, tuned into him, living their lives for him and
able to receive the many blessings that God has promised to all
Christians, including us.
- They spent quality time with Jesus, in prayer and worship, alone
and with other Christians. They were willing to listen to Him and to
allow the Holy Spirit to teach and guide them into all truth, so that
they were able to receive many blessings.
- Prayer and worship was a top priority for them, a special time when
they could give themselves to Jesus in thanksgiving, adoration and
prayer. And, as they practiced being in His presence this communion
with Him extended into the whole of their lives: to everything that
they did, said or thought, so that they were able to receive many
blessings from God.
- To think about
- This is a challenge for each of us individually and for the
fellowship at Norbury Church. What priority does God have in our lives?
Are we willing to give him top priority, and to spend quality time with
Him in prayer and worship, individually and as a fellowship?
- Prayer
- Heavenly Father help us to give you top priority in our lives, to
spend quality time with you in prayer and worship, to be willing to
follow the promptings of your Holy Spirit and be able to receive your
many blessings. Amen.