Day 155 – June 4, 2021
Scriptures: 2 Samuel 20-21, 1 Corinthians 1 1 Corinthians Bible Project Overview Video The Apostle Paul would have been very familiar with the life of David and the book of Samuel. He would have been taught, many times over, about the life of King David. So, in hearing of the conflict happening and the division that is brewing in the Corinthian church, Paul pleads with the church: “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” (1 Corinthians 1:10) David’s throne is divided. War and strife, conspiracy and backstabbing and sacrifices are all being made to appease and fix the terrible situation. The kingdom will eventually sever. The result of that separation will be an incredible amount of death and hardship. As Paul sees the division occurring in the church, he might very well notice the same thing that plagued the people of Israel in the divisiveness among the people and who they were following. Instead of David and Absalom. They are dealing with Paul or Apollos. Knowing the severity of division and discord, he pleads with them to unite under the Lordship of Christ. Unite especially under the cross of Christ. They are all to follow Jesus only. The rest of the letter will be a deflection of himself and an elevation and call to the trust in Jesus Christ. Trust in the Lord today! Be united under Jesus! Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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