Nurture Reflection on 1 Corinthians

Experiencing God thro Obedience

The purpose of 1 Corinthians is
to offer solutions to problems
facing the Corinthian church and
to teach believers how to live
for Christ in a corrupt society.
This week we understand how to
live worthy of God’s honour thus
positioning rightly to encounter Him.
On Monday we learn from 1Cor 2
to Put On the Mind of Christ.
On Tuesday, we learn from 1Cor 4
to Adopt Attitude of a Servant.
On Wed, we learn from 1Cor 10
to Be Watchful and Stand Firm.
On Thursday, we learn from 1Cor 13
to Pursue Love for One Another.
On Friday, we learn from 1Cor 15
to Abound in the Work of the Lord.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face…In Jesus’ name.

Experiencing God In 1 Cor 15

Abound In Work of the Lord (Nov 6)

False teachers had been confusing
the Corinthians by denying the
doctrine of physical resurrection.
Paul defends the Resurrection
as a historical fact confirmed
by more than 500 eyewitnesses.
The Resurrection provides hope
for the believer’s body and soul
as well as motivates believers to
abound in the work of the Lord.

Lord, thanks for Confident Hope:
For when the trumpet is blown,
those who have died will Be Raised
to Live Forever. And we who are
Living will also be transformed…
O death, where is your victory ?
O death, where is your sting ?
But thank God! He gives us Victory
over sin and death through our Lord
Jesus Christ (1Cor 15:52-57). (So)…
be steadfast, immovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord,
knowing that your labour is Not In
Vain in the Lord (1Cor 15:58). Amen

Lord, in a world filled with gloomy
news, thank You that Your Word
holds Great Hope for the future.
Someday all believers of Christ
will be given new bodies. And
eternal life with God in heaven is far
better than what we experience here.
Thank You we can be confident for
Your good plan for us and that You
are in control of everything. Amen.

Lord, the sting of death is not dying
but rather what happens after.
Thank You for eliminating possibility
of hell; but giving eternal bliss in
heaven for all who believe in Christ.
Because Jesus had paid for our sin
and rose from the dead, death has
No Power over us. In gratitude and
realising importance of the gospel,
help us be worthy witnesses. Amen

Lord, we recognise that You
have given us talents and gifts.
They may not be something overt
like teaching and singing; but skills
like cooking or greeting people.
For all that matters is that we use
them for the Lord. God promises
that Nothing done for Him will
be useless. And You Will Honour
us for the faithful service. Amen.