Paul introduces spiritual gifts here, emphasizing their purpose - unity - and distribution - all by the Holy Spirit as He wills. Our gifts are divine abilities when exercised in…
Paul teaches about communion in the context of the early church's communal 'potluck' supper, which served as an opportunity to not just have communion together but for the poorer members…
Our theme for 2024 is 'In Christ'. This is Paul's favourite expression to describe believers. Not Christians. Not disciples. But those 'in Christ'. What does that mean for us who…
Maintaining a 'things above' attitude will make for healthier relationships. Paul wants to deal with an unhealthy relationship in the church at Philippi and he does it by reminding everyone…
In this section Paul returns to Jerusalem with mixed reception. The leaders of the church welcome him and praise the Lord for the gospel's success with Gentiles. But the Jewish…
The early church faces its first real crisis as Jewish Pahrisaic backgrounded new believers struggle with gentiles becoming 'children of God' without becoming Jewish first. Thankfully with good interaction and…
The 11 apostles and the other disciples wait for Jesus' promise to come true about the coming Holy Spirit. While waiting they pray, they read God's Word and in doing…
In this passage Nehemiah needs great wisdom and understanding how to unite God's people to the task of rebuilding the gates and walls of Jerusalem. These walls have sat for…
