1 Corinthians 11:27 “Conduct at the Lord’s Table”
“But let every man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup.”
Paul is saying, “examine yourself” respect what you are doing, you’re in the right place, now come with the right heart. We take communion to “celebrate” what Christ did for us. So, celebrate! Thank you Jesus.
1 Corinthians 12:7 “Spiritual Gifts”
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all."
Each of us has been given the gift of the Spirit, who in turn, imparts to us our gift to bless the body with, as He wills. Find your gift, your calling, your purpose to the body of Christ and bless them.
Lord help us all to earnestly desire the best gifts but use us all for the body of Christ. Amen.
1 Corinthians 13:13 “The Greatest Gift”
“And now abide faith, hope love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
Faith and hope are true cornerstones to Christianity but love is the greatest virtue, because through love we are able to respond to God and others in the present.
1 Corinthians 14:40 “Order in Church Meetings”
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
Two parts to this verse; things must be done decently and in order – but all things must be done.
Let us covet all the gifts as a body, then us them in the way they were intended – the effect will be beautiful, gentle and peaceful.
