November 5th, 2024
Let’s continue our journey of reading and reflecting on the Word by focusing on 1 Corinthians chapter 5. Using the H.E.A.R. method, what are some words or phrases that are highlight to you? How would you explain them to a friend? What application can you make to your life? What heart response can you have to God at the point of His Word?
THE SUBJECT OF THIS CHAPTER IS CHALLENGING.
In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul confronts gross sexual immorality and tells the church to expel an unrepentant sinner from fellowship. The man was proud and boasting of his sin. His public sin in the church affects the reputation of the entire church and jeopardizes the spiritual health of the church. To restore the offender to fellowship, Paul compares sin to yeast in bread (1 Corinthians 5:6-8). We must remove the yeast and create a new batch, or put our old selves to death and be made anew in Christ’s image. Confronting sin is difficult and often met by resistance. If a person remains unwilling to repent, the church must remove the person from the fellowship — both for their good and the good of the church.
Pause & Reflect:
PAUSE & PRAY - “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23–24
THE SUBJECT OF THIS CHAPTER IS CHALLENGING.
In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul confronts gross sexual immorality and tells the church to expel an unrepentant sinner from fellowship. The man was proud and boasting of his sin. His public sin in the church affects the reputation of the entire church and jeopardizes the spiritual health of the church. To restore the offender to fellowship, Paul compares sin to yeast in bread (1 Corinthians 5:6-8). We must remove the yeast and create a new batch, or put our old selves to death and be made anew in Christ’s image. Confronting sin is difficult and often met by resistance. If a person remains unwilling to repent, the church must remove the person from the fellowship — both for their good and the good of the church.
Pause & Reflect:
- Is there a secret sin in your life that, if exposed, would damage the ministry of the church? Take time to confess your sin to God.
- Who in your life holds you accountable to live in a way that represents Jesus well?
- Is there anyone you know you need to have a tough conversation with this week?
PAUSE & PRAY - “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” Psalm 139:23–24
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