(Lesson 2876)(11-13-19) 1 Corinthians 11:1-16
“ Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God. Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.”
In today’s quote, Paul laid out certain customary rules pertaining to the length that children of God should wear their hair and whether or not a woman should cover her head when she prays. Those rules, however, seem to be left up to the individual in that Paul said, in the very last verse of the quote, “But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.” It appears that those rules were customs of the times and not necessarly to be applied to the church.~
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Lesson 2875
(Lesson 2875)(11-12-19) 1 Corinthians 10:15-33
“ I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. But if any man say unto you, this is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”
In today’s lesson, Paul warned again of the dangers of eating things that had been sacrificed to idols. He also left the decision up to the individual in that God created all things for the good and consumption of mankind; However, he instructed that we use common sense when making that decision.
As Paul advised, we are to do all the we do always for the honor and glory of God. ~
“ I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. But if any man say unto you, this is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.”
In today’s lesson, Paul warned again of the dangers of eating things that had been sacrificed to idols. He also left the decision up to the individual in that God created all things for the good and consumption of mankind; However, he instructed that we use common sense when making that decision.
As Paul advised, we are to do all the we do always for the honor and glory of God. ~
Monday, November 11, 2019
Lesson 2874
(Lesson 2874)(11-11-19) 1 Corinthians 10:5- 14
“But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he . There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.”
In today’s quote, Paul warned the Corinthians against worshiping, or giving the appearance of such worship by eating things that had been sacrificed to idols. He used the example of how some of the Jews had rebelled against God as they escaped Egypt and how they were brought down by their lack of faith and their having built and worshipped idols.~
“But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he . There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.”
In today’s quote, Paul warned the Corinthians against worshiping, or giving the appearance of such worship by eating things that had been sacrificed to idols. He used the example of how some of the Jews had rebelled against God as they escaped Egypt and how they were brought down by their lack of faith and their having built and worshipped idols.~
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Lesson 2873
(Lesson 2873)(11-10-19) 1 Corinthians 10:1-4
“ Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.”
Today’s quote has a special significance in that it helps to define the word “baptized” as it is most commonly applied in the New Testament text. That being very important because the vast majority of so-called Christians wrongfully contend that a baptism into water is a prerequisite to eternal salvation.
In order to be eternally saved one must indeed be “baptized”, NOT IN WATER, but rather into Jesus Christ, expressinga a complete devotion to His ability to deliver us. Just as those Jews were saved from the Egyptians by being “baptized” into Moses, one is saved from eternal damnation by being “baptized” into Jesus Christ.
In the quote, Paul applied the term “baptized” to define the Jews devotion to Moses, as he led them through the “cloud” and the “sea” saying, they “were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea”. That meant “all” the Jews, of that time, were bound, or devoted in belief, to Moses. Relying on him to save them from the Egyptians.
It is important to know that the word “unto”, as it is applied in today’s quote, was transliterated from the Greed word “eis” which is defined by Strongs bible dictionary as meaning into.
All of that simply means that the Jews who were “baptized” unto (into) Moses, were devoted to, or believed in Moses, just as the phrase “baptized into Christ” means that one is devoted to or believes in, Jesus Christ.
As we see in today’s lesson, not every New testament application of the word “baptize” implies that water is the medium into which a person should be baptized in order to attain everlasting life. ~
“ Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.”
Today’s quote has a special significance in that it helps to define the word “baptized” as it is most commonly applied in the New Testament text. That being very important because the vast majority of so-called Christians wrongfully contend that a baptism into water is a prerequisite to eternal salvation.
In order to be eternally saved one must indeed be “baptized”, NOT IN WATER, but rather into Jesus Christ, expressinga a complete devotion to His ability to deliver us. Just as those Jews were saved from the Egyptians by being “baptized” into Moses, one is saved from eternal damnation by being “baptized” into Jesus Christ.
In the quote, Paul applied the term “baptized” to define the Jews devotion to Moses, as he led them through the “cloud” and the “sea” saying, they “were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea”. That meant “all” the Jews, of that time, were bound, or devoted in belief, to Moses. Relying on him to save them from the Egyptians.
It is important to know that the word “unto”, as it is applied in today’s quote, was transliterated from the Greed word “eis” which is defined by Strongs bible dictionary as meaning into.
All of that simply means that the Jews who were “baptized” unto (into) Moses, were devoted to, or believed in Moses, just as the phrase “baptized into Christ” means that one is devoted to or believes in, Jesus Christ.
As we see in today’s lesson, not every New testament application of the word “baptize” implies that water is the medium into which a person should be baptized in order to attain everlasting life. ~
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Lesson 2872
(Lesson 2872)(11-09-19) 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
“But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
In today’s quote, Paul again defended his position as a preacher and an apostle of Jesus. He also expressly related that his purpose as a preacher, was to glorify God and to educate the lost as to the ONLY means to eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, virgin born, crucified and risen.
His purpose was also to make himself freely available to do the work on any human level, whether his listeners be great, weak, rich, poor, free, or bound in slavery.
Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world today if all the so called “men of God” would be so devoted as was Paul, and would commit themselves to do the will and work of God without any hope of payment for their service. ~
“But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
In today’s quote, Paul again defended his position as a preacher and an apostle of Jesus. He also expressly related that his purpose as a preacher, was to glorify God and to educate the lost as to the ONLY means to eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, virgin born, crucified and risen.
His purpose was also to make himself freely available to do the work on any human level, whether his listeners be great, weak, rich, poor, free, or bound in slavery.
Wouldn’t it be a wonderful world today if all the so called “men of God” would be so devoted as was Paul, and would commit themselves to do the will and work of God without any hope of payment for their service. ~
Friday, November 8, 2019
Lesson 2871
(Lesson 2871)(11-08-19) 1 Corinthians 9:1-15
“Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, Have we not power to eat and to drink? Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? For it is written in the law of Moses, thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.”
In today’s quote, Paul defended his position as an apostle, a devout preacher of the gospel, and related that it was indeed the responsibility of the church to take care of those who took it upon themselves to do the footwork for the Lord. He declared, however, that he had taken nothing from anyone. ~
“Am I am not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, Have we not power to eat and to drink? Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? For it is written in the law of Moses, thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.”
In today’s quote, Paul defended his position as an apostle, a devout preacher of the gospel, and related that it was indeed the responsibility of the church to take care of those who took it upon themselves to do the footwork for the Lord. He declared, however, that he had taken nothing from anyone. ~
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Lesson 2870
(Lesson 2870)(11-07-19) 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, the same is known of him. As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.”
This quote, having to do with eating things that have been sacrificed to idols, has little to do with us today since those practices are no longer prevalent in today’s religious society. There are, however, many rituals that are practiced by so called Christian sects, that should be avoided by a true gospel believer. Things such as rosary beads, images and statues of Jesus, images and statues of Mary, Jesus’ mother, crosses and all manner of religious trappings, that are elevated to draw worship away from God’s amazing grace and sacrifice, are idols in their own right, and the use and display of such should be shunned by the true children of God.~
“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. But if any man love God, the same is known of him. As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.”
This quote, having to do with eating things that have been sacrificed to idols, has little to do with us today since those practices are no longer prevalent in today’s religious society. There are, however, many rituals that are practiced by so called Christian sects, that should be avoided by a true gospel believer. Things such as rosary beads, images and statues of Jesus, images and statues of Mary, Jesus’ mother, crosses and all manner of religious trappings, that are elevated to draw worship away from God’s amazing grace and sacrifice, are idols in their own right, and the use and display of such should be shunned by the true children of God.~
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