Introduction

1 CORINTHIANS

Christ in a Divided and Confused Church

BOOK AT A GLANCE: Paul applies the Gospel to division, sexuality, marriage, conscience, worship, spiritual gifts, love, resurrection, and church order.

Key Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Google Sites Pattern: Chapter overview → Big Picture → collapsible passage groups → WEB Scripture guide → commentary → life application → prayer → infographic spot → chapter takeaway.

1 Corinthians Chapter 1 — Christ, Not Human Boasting

Theme: The cross dismantles pride and party spirit

Key Truth: The cross dismantles pride and party spirit.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that the cross dismantles pride and party spirit. Its movement through Called to Unity and The Wisdom of the Cross keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 1 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 — Called to Unity

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul confronts factions built around favorite leaders and insists that Christ is not divided.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights called to unity. Paul confronts factions built around favorite leaders and insists that Christ is not divided. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: the cross dismantles pride and party spirit.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to called to unity with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to called to unity with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-17

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 — The Wisdom of the Cross

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: God overturns worldly standards through a crucified Messiah so that no one can boast before Him.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights the wisdom of the cross. God overturns worldly standards through a crucified Messiah so that no one can boast before Him. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: the cross dismantles pride and party spirit.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to the wisdom of the cross with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to the wisdom of the cross with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Called to Unity.

The Wisdom of the Cross.

1 Corinthians Chapter 2 — The Spirit Reveals God's Wisdom

Theme: Paul's message rests on Christ crucified and the Spirit's revelation

Key Truth: Paul's message rests on Christ crucified and the Spirit's revelation.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that paul's message rests on christ crucified and the spirit's revelation. Its movement through Christ Crucified and Wisdom From the Spirit keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 2 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 — Christ Crucified

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul refuses manipulative eloquence so faith will rest in God's power.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights christ crucified. Paul refuses manipulative eloquence so faith will rest in God's power. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: paul's message rests on christ crucified and the spirit's revelation.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to christ crucified with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to christ crucified with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-5

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 — Wisdom From the Spirit

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: God's wisdom is received through the Spirit rather than merely human reasoning.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights wisdom from the spirit. God's wisdom is received through the Spirit rather than merely human reasoning. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: paul's message rests on christ crucified and the spirit's revelation.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to wisdom from the spirit with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to wisdom from the spirit with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Christ Crucified.

Wisdom From the Spirit.

1 Corinthians Chapter 3 — God Gives the Growth

Theme: Leaders are servants; the church belongs to God

Key Truth: Leaders are servants; the church belongs to God.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that leaders are servants; the church belongs to god. Its movement through Planting and Watering and Building on Christ keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 3 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 — Planting and Watering

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul and Apollos have different roles, but only God produces growth.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights planting and watering. Paul and Apollos have different roles, but only God produces growth. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: leaders are servants; the church belongs to god.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to planting and watering with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to planting and watering with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-9

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 — Building on Christ

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Christ is the only foundation, and every builder should consider the quality of the work placed upon it.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights building on christ. Christ is the only foundation, and every builder should consider the quality of the work placed upon it. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: leaders are servants; the church belongs to god.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to building on christ with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to building on christ with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 3:10-23

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Planting and Watering.

Building on Christ.

1 Corinthians Chapter 4 — Faithful Servants, Not Celebrities

Theme: Apostles are stewards whose faithfulness matters more than applause

Key Truth: Apostles are stewards whose faithfulness matters more than applause.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that apostles are stewards whose faithfulness matters more than applause. Its movement through Stewards of God's Mysteries and The Cost of Apostolic Ministry keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 4 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 — Stewards of God's Mysteries

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: The Lord, not human opinion, finally evaluates His servants.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights stewards of god's mysteries. The Lord, not human opinion, finally evaluates His servants. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: apostles are stewards whose faithfulness matters more than applause.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to stewards of god's mysteries with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to stewards of god's mysteries with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-7

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 4:8-21 — The Cost of Apostolic Ministry

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul contrasts Corinthian self-satisfaction with the apostles' suffering and calls them back to humble imitation.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights the cost of apostolic ministry. Paul contrasts Corinthian self-satisfaction with the apostles' suffering and calls them back to humble imitation. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: apostles are stewards whose faithfulness matters more than applause.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to the cost of apostolic ministry with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to the cost of apostolic ministry with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 4:8-21

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Stewards of God's Mysteries.

The Cost of Apostolic Ministry.

1 Corinthians Chapter 5 — Holiness and Church Discipline

Theme: Grace does not require the church to celebrate destructive, unrepentant sin

Key Truth: Grace does not require the church to celebrate destructive, unrepentant sin.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that grace does not require the church to celebrate destructive, unrepentant sin. Its movement through Remove the Leaven and Judgment Within the Church keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 5 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 — Remove the Leaven

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: A notorious case of sexual immorality must be addressed rather than proudly tolerated.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights remove the leaven. A notorious case of sexual immorality must be addressed rather than proudly tolerated. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: grace does not require the church to celebrate destructive, unrepentant sin.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to remove the leaven with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to remove the leaven with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-8

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 — Judgment Within the Church

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul distinguishes relating to unbelievers from accountability among those claiming Christian identity.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights judgment within the church. Paul distinguishes relating to unbelievers from accountability among those claiming Christian identity. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: grace does not require the church to celebrate destructive, unrepentant sin.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to judgment within the church with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to judgment within the church with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 5:9-13

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Remove the Leaven.

Judgment Within the Church.

1 Corinthians Chapter 6 — Bodies Belong to the Lord

Theme: Believers should resolve disputes wisely and honor God sexually

Key Truth: Believers should resolve disputes wisely and honor God sexually.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that believers should resolve disputes wisely and honor god sexually. Its movement through Lawsuits Among Believers and Flee Sexual Immorality keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 6 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 — Lawsuits Among Believers

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul rebukes Christians for publicly fighting one another rather than seeking wise reconciliation.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights lawsuits among believers. Paul rebukes Christians for publicly fighting one another rather than seeking wise reconciliation. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: believers should resolve disputes wisely and honor god sexually.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to lawsuits among believers with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to lawsuits among believers with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-11

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 — Flee Sexual Immorality

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: The body belongs to Christ and is a temple of the Holy Spirit; believers were bought with a price.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights flee sexual immorality. The body belongs to Christ and is a temple of the Holy Spirit; believers were bought with a price. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: believers should resolve disputes wisely and honor god sexually.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to flee sexual immorality with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to flee sexual immorality with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Lawsuits Among Believers.

Flee Sexual Immorality.

1 Corinthians Chapter 7 — Marriage, Singleness, and Undivided Devotion

Theme: Paul answers practical questions about relationships in light of calling and present circumstances

Key Truth: Paul answers practical questions about relationships in light of calling and present circumstances.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that paul answers practical questions about relationships in light of calling and present circumstances. Its movement through Faithfulness in Marriage and Remain Faithful in Your Calling keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 7 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 — Faithfulness in Marriage

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Marriage involves mutual responsibility, and believers should not casually abandon marriages.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights faithfulness in marriage. Marriage involves mutual responsibility, and believers should not casually abandon marriages. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: paul answers practical questions about relationships in light of calling and present circumstances.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to faithfulness in marriage with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to faithfulness in marriage with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 — Remain Faithful in Your Calling

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Circumcision, slavery, singleness, and marriage are discussed under the larger priority of serving Christ faithfully.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights remain faithful in your calling. Circumcision, slavery, singleness, and marriage are discussed under the larger priority of serving Christ faithfully. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: paul answers practical questions about relationships in light of calling and present circumstances.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to remain faithful in your calling with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to remain faithful in your calling with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 7:17-40

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Faithfulness in Marriage.

Remain Faithful in Your Calling.

1 Corinthians Chapter 8 — Love Limits Knowledge

Theme: Christian freedom should never destroy a weaker believer

Key Truth: Christian freedom should never destroy a weaker believer.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that christian freedom should never destroy a weaker believer. Its movement through One God and One Lord and Do Not Wound a Weak Conscience keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 8 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 8:1-6 — One God and One Lord

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Idols are nothing, yet knowledge without love can become arrogant.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights one god and one lord. Idols are nothing, yet knowledge without love can become arrogant. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: christian freedom should never destroy a weaker believer.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to one god and one lord with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to one god and one lord with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-6

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 — Do Not Wound a Weak Conscience

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul would surrender legitimate freedom rather than spiritually injure another believer.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights do not wound a weak conscience. Paul would surrender legitimate freedom rather than spiritually injure another believer. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: christian freedom should never destroy a weaker believer.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to do not wound a weak conscience with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to do not wound a weak conscience with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 8:7-13

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

One God and One Lord.

Do Not Wound a Weak Conscience.

1 Corinthians Chapter 9 — Surrendering Rights for the Gospel

Theme: Paul willingly gives up rights so nothing hinders his mission

Key Truth: Paul willingly gives up rights so nothing hinders his mission.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that paul willingly gives up rights so nothing hinders his mission. Its movement through The Right to Support and All Things to All People keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 9 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 — The Right to Support

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul defends the legitimacy of ministry support while explaining why he sometimes refuses it.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights the right to support. Paul defends the legitimacy of ministry support while explaining why he sometimes refuses it. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: paul willingly gives up rights so nothing hinders his mission.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to the right to support with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to the right to support with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 9:1-18

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 — All Things to All People

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul adapts himself for the sake of winning others while disciplining his own life toward the goal.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights all things to all people. Paul adapts himself for the sake of winning others while disciplining his own life toward the goal. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: paul willingly gives up rights so nothing hinders his mission.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to all things to all people with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to all things to all people with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 9:19-27

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

The Right to Support.

All Things to All People.

1 Corinthians Chapter 10 — Learn From Israel's Failures

Theme: Spiritual privilege does not protect people who flirt with idolatry

Key Truth: Spiritual privilege does not protect people who flirt with idolatry.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that spiritual privilege does not protect people who flirt with idolatry. Its movement through Warnings From the Wilderness and Flee Idolatry - Seek Another's Good keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 10 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 — Warnings From the Wilderness

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Israel's failures become examples, while God promises faithfulness in temptation.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights warnings from the wilderness. Israel's failures become examples, while God promises faithfulness in temptation. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: spiritual privilege does not protect people who flirt with idolatry.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to warnings from the wilderness with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to warnings from the wilderness with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-13

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 — Flee Idolatry - Seek Another's Good

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Participation in the Lord's table is incompatible with idolatry, and freedom should serve God's glory and others' welfare.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights flee idolatry - seek another's good. Participation in the Lord's table is incompatible with idolatry, and freedom should serve God's glory and others' welfare. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: spiritual privilege does not protect people who flirt with idolatry.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to flee idolatry - seek another's good with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to flee idolatry - seek another's good with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 10:14-33

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Warnings From the Wilderness.

Flee Idolatry - Seek Another's Good.

1 Corinthians Chapter 11 — Order, Honor, and the Lord's Supper

Theme: Gathered worship should honor Christ rather than reinforce selfishness

Key Truth: Gathered worship should honor Christ rather than reinforce selfishness.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that gathered worship should honor christ rather than reinforce selfishness. Its movement through Honor in Worship and Discerning the Lord's Supper keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 11 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 — Honor in Worship

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul addresses culturally expressed honor and order in the gathered church.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights honor in worship. Paul addresses culturally expressed honor and order in the gathered church. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: gathered worship should honor christ rather than reinforce selfishness.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to honor in worship with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to honor in worship with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 11:1-16

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 — Discerning the Lord's Supper

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: The meal is corrupted when wealthy believers humiliate poorer members; communion must proclaim the Lord's death in unity.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights discerning the lord's supper. The meal is corrupted when wealthy believers humiliate poorer members; communion must proclaim the Lord's death in unity. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: gathered worship should honor christ rather than reinforce selfishness.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to discerning the lord's supper with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to discerning the lord's supper with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Honor in Worship.

Discerning the Lord's Supper.

1 Corinthians Chapter 12 — One Spirit, Many Gifts

Theme: Spiritual gifts differ, but every believer belongs to one body

Key Truth: Spiritual gifts differ, but every believer belongs to one body.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that spiritual gifts differ, but every believer belongs to one body. Its movement through Varieties of Gifts and One Body keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 12 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 — Varieties of Gifts

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: The same Spirit distributes different gifts for the common good.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights varieties of gifts. The same Spirit distributes different gifts for the common good. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: spiritual gifts differ, but every believer belongs to one body.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to varieties of gifts with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to varieties of gifts with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 — One Body

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: No member can claim independence or inferiority; God arranges the body with mutual dependence.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights one body. No member can claim independence or inferiority; God arranges the body with mutual dependence. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: spiritual gifts differ, but every believer belongs to one body.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to one body with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to one body with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-31

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Varieties of Gifts.

One Body.

1 Corinthians Chapter 13 — The More Excellent Way of Love

Theme: Without love, even spectacular gifts are empty

Key Truth: Without love, even spectacular gifts are empty.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that without love, even spectacular gifts are empty. Its movement through What Love Is and Love Never Fails keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 13 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 — What Love Is

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Love is patient, kind, humble, truthful, enduring, and not self-seeking.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights what love is. Love is patient, kind, humble, truthful, enduring, and not self-seeking. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: without love, even spectacular gifts are empty.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to what love is with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to what love is with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-7

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 — Love Never Fails

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Gifts are partial and temporary; faith, hope, and love remain, with love greatest.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights love never fails. Gifts are partial and temporary; faith, hope, and love remain, with love greatest. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: without love, even spectacular gifts are empty.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to love never fails with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to love never fails with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 13:8-13

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

What Love Is.

Love Never Fails.

1 Corinthians Chapter 14 — Gifts That Build the Church

Theme: Worship should be understandable, edifying, and orderly

Key Truth: Worship should be understandable, edifying, and orderly.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that worship should be understandable, edifying, and orderly. Its movement through Prophecy and Tongues and Everything Decently and in Order keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 14 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 — Prophecy and Tongues

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul prioritizes intelligible speech that strengthens the whole church while regulating tongues.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights prophecy and tongues. Paul prioritizes intelligible speech that strengthens the whole church while regulating tongues. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: worship should be understandable, edifying, and orderly.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to prophecy and tongues with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to prophecy and tongues with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 14:1-25

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 — Everything Decently and in Order

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Multiple contributions can enrich worship when they occur in peace, discernment, and order.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights everything decently and in order. Multiple contributions can enrich worship when they occur in peace, discernment, and order. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: worship should be understandable, edifying, and orderly.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to everything decently and in order with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to everything decently and in order with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26-40

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Prophecy and Tongues.

Everything Decently and in Order.

1 Corinthians Chapter 15 — Christ Is Risen

Theme: The bodily resurrection of Jesus guarantees the resurrection hope of believers

Key Truth: The bodily resurrection of Jesus guarantees the resurrection hope of believers.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that the bodily resurrection of jesus guarantees the resurrection hope of believers. Its movement through The Gospel Paul Received, If Christ Has Not Risen, and Raised Imperishable keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 15 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 — The Gospel Paul Received

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Christ died for sins, was buried, rose, and appeared to many witnesses.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights the gospel paul received. Christ died for sins, was buried, rose, and appeared to many witnesses. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: the bodily resurrection of jesus guarantees the resurrection hope of believers.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to the gospel paul received with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to the gospel paul received with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 — If Christ Has Not Risen

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Without resurrection Christian preaching, faith, forgiveness, and hope collapse.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights if christ has not risen. Without resurrection Christian preaching, faith, forgiveness, and hope collapse. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: the bodily resurrection of jesus guarantees the resurrection hope of believers.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to if christ has not risen with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to if christ has not risen with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-34

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 3 — 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 — Raised Imperishable

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: The resurrection body will be transformed, death will be defeated, and believers can labor steadfastly in hope.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights raised imperishable. The resurrection body will be transformed, death will be defeated, and believers can labor steadfastly in hope. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: the bodily resurrection of jesus guarantees the resurrection hope of believers.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to raised imperishable with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to raised imperishable with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-58

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

The Gospel Paul Received.

If Christ Has Not Risen.

Raised Imperishable.

1 Corinthians Chapter 16 — Generosity and Faithful Partnership

Theme: The letter closes with practical ministry plans, giving, courage, and love

Key Truth: The letter closes with practical ministry plans, giving, courage, and love.

Life Application: Let this truth reshape our beliefs, choices, relationships, and faithfulness to christ.

BIG PICTURE

This chapter develops the theme that the letter closes with practical ministry plans, giving, courage, and love. Its movement through Collection and Travel Plans and Stand Firm in Love keeps the focus on God's grace, truth, and the practical response of faith.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 16 OVERVIEW

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 1 — 1 Corinthians 16:1-12 — Collection and Travel Plans

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Giving is to be planned and regular while ministry plans remain subject to God's open doors.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights collection and travel plans. Giving is to be planned and regular while ministry plans remain subject to God's open doors. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: the letter closes with practical ministry plans, giving, courage, and love.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to collection and travel plans with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to collection and travel plans with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1-12

COLLAPSIBLE GROUP 2 — 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 — Stand Firm in Love

SCRIPTURE — WEB PASSAGE GUIDE: Paul calls for watchfulness, courage, strength, love, and appreciation of faithful workers.

COMMENTARY: This section highlights stand firm in love. Paul calls for watchfulness, courage, strength, love, and appreciation of faithful workers. The passage should be read inside the chapter's larger emphasis: the letter closes with practical ministry plans, giving, courage, and love.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US TODAY: Respond to stand firm in love with humility, faith, and practical obedience.

PRAYER: Our Father in heaven, help us respond to stand firm in love with humility, faith, and practical obedience. Shape us through Your Word and make us faithful to Jesus Christ. In His name. Amen.

INFOGRAPHIC SPOT — 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-24

CHAPTER TAKEAWAY

Collection and Travel Plans.

Stand Firm in Love.