Lesson 4782

(Lesson 4782) (03-09-25) 1st Corinthians 5:1-8 

   “It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul confronted the Corinthians about a serious case of sexual immorality within their church—a man had an improper relationship with his father’s wife. He rebuked the Corinthians for being proud instead of mourning over the sin and taking action against the man. Paul instructed them to remove the unrepentant from their fellowship, delivering him to Satan for the destruction of the flesh so that his spirit might be saved. Paul warned that tolerating known sin within the church was like yeast that spreads through, dough eventually affecting the whole body. He urged them to purge out the known sinners, so that they might be a new, untainted group in Christ. ~ 

  

Lesson 4781

 (Lesson 4781) (03-08-25) 1st Corinthians 4:15-21 

   “For though ye have ten thousand instructers in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul reminded the Corinthians that, although they had many instructors in Christ, he was their spiritual father through the gospel. He urged them to imitate him, as he lived according to Christ’s teachings. To help guide them, he sent Timothy, his faithful son in the Lord, to remind them of his ways in Christ. Paul warned them about the arrogant among them who did not believe he would not come to them, but he assured them that if the Lord willed, he would be there soon. He emphasized that the kingdom of God is not about mere words but about the power of God. He then asked the Corinthians whether they wanted him to come to them angrily, with an attitude of correction, or in love with a spirit of gentleness, urging them to choose humility and obedience over haughtiness. ~ 

Lesson 4780

 (Lesson 4780) (03-07-25) 1st Corinthians 4:8-14 

   “Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.” 

 

   In today’s lesson, Paul rebuked the Corinthians for their arrogance, sarcastically stating that they considered themselves rich, wise, and reigning like kings, though they had not yet received true glory. He contrasted their attitude with the suffering of the apostles, who were treated as fools for Christ, weak, dishonored, and persecuted. Paul described how the apostles endured hardships with patience, responding with kindness even when reviled and mistreated. He stated that they had become like the "filth of the world" for Christ's sake. Despite his rebuke, Paul clarified that he was not writing to shame them but to warn them as his beloved children, urging them to adopt humility and faithfulness rather than pride. ~ 

Lesson 4779

 (Lesson 4779) (03-06-25) 1st Corinthians 4:7 

   “For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?” 

 

   In today’s lesson, Paul challenged the Corinthians' pride by asking them who made them different from others and what they had that they did not receive from God. He pointed out that since everything they had was given to them by God, they had no reason to brag as if they had made it for themselves. His message emphasized humility and recognition that all gifts, talents, and blessings come from God. Paul left no room for arrogance in any of us. ~ 

Lesson 4778

 (Lesson 4778) (03-05-25) 1st Corinthians 4:6 

   “And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.” 

 

  In today’s lesson, Paul explained that he used himself and Apollos as examples to teach the Corinthians not to go beyond what is written in Scripture. He urged them to remain humble and not become prideful by favoring one leader over another. His message emphasized the importance of humility and faithfulness to God's word rather than boasting in human wisdom or allegiance to particular individuals. This lesson is a very important one, especially for today’s circumstances. ~