Category Archives: Bible Study

Unity and Liberty

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Mark Shields

As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 10:14-33, the Lord’s Supper demonstrates Christian unity because many form one body. All share one loaf of bread representing the body of Christ. As the body of Christ, we should aspire for objectives that … Continue reading →

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Passageway to an Awesome Future

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Mark Shields

As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 10:1-14, the Jewish people were blessed by the power of God opening a passageway through the sea which allowed them to escape Egypt. With God’s direction, Moses led them toward the Promised Land but … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection for Study of 1 Corinthians 10-13

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Mark Shields

The last few weeks has been spent going through and sharing some thoughts about the study of 1 Corinthians 6-9. Paul continues to discuss some issues within the early church. Ethics and love of neighbor is already in the agreement … Continue reading →

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Enthusiastically Going After Our Treasured Reward

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Mark Shields

Reading in 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Paul’s attitude was to be all things to all people in order to win them to Christ. Since he was single or free and did not belong to any one, he enthusiastically ran the race … Continue reading →

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Best Motive for Serving

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Mark Shields

In previous chapters, Paul taught about rights like marriage and the right to eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols. In 1 Corinthians 9:1-18, he teaches about those who preach the gospel having the right to earn their living … Continue reading →

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