1 Corinthians 13-14: Day 099: Journey Through the Bible in a Year

April 10, 2022

1 Corinthians 13-14
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Day 099: Journey Through the Bible in a Year
Focus Verses for Today: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Take a few minutes to pray for God’s perfect understanding of our journey through 1 Corinthians 13-14. Read 1 Corinthians 13-14. Let’s journey!

Commentary: This very familiar passage on love, describes God’s love for us. It is also the love we should have for others. Spiritual gifts are to be utilized through and with love. Paul further describes the gifts of prophecy and speaking in tongues. The gift of tongues is for the believers, while prophecy is for unbelievers. No, this does not mean that unbelievers can prophesize. An unbeliever would not understand (literally and figuratively) someone speaking in tongues. They would likely think the church and/or person is insane. However, they would be able to recognize the gift of prophecy. The Corinthians were not to let these gifts overwhelm the church. Paul’s comments on women can be surprising when compared to previous comments. Paul is not contradicting his earlier comment about allowing women to speak in tongues or prophesize, rather he was again emphasizing the importance of respect for their husbands.

Focus Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 – Consider this passage carefully, and then consider the love in your life. How does this passage demonstrate God’s love for you? How well do you uphold this passage towards those you love? With what part of this passage do you struggle? What steps can you take to change how you love so that it emulates God’s love?

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