As Paul turns his attention toward Spiritual Gifts, a key focus for the next few chapters, he guides the Corinthians (and us) to examine our hearts. What will be the motivation of seeing the Holy Spirit work in and through us? How will that shape our understanding of the Gifts of the Spirit?

 

Taught by Ryan Doucet

Communion is one of the most ancient and central symbols of the church. But what does it really mean? The Corinthians were getting drunk off the communion wine and turning the Lord’s Supper into a party. Are we making the opposite mistake today? 

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Paul gets into the relationship between men and women in the church and the home. It was an edgy, divisive issue in Paul’s day, and it still is today. What does the Bible teach about gender roles? How does that shape life in the church today?

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Paul returns to the idea of meat sacrificed to idols in the temples and clarifies the idols represent real “gods” or demons. He warns the Corinthians not to get involved in the dark parts of Corinth’s culture. And where they are unsure, they are to always live for the good of others and the glory of God. That is a great rule to live by today in the “gray” areas of morality. What is good for others? What glorifies God? If you ask those questions, the right questions, you will join in Paul’s mission to live the way of Jesus in an upside down city. 

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Paul unpacks the purpose of the Old Testament stories in the life of followers of Jesus. The stories serve as examples to help us avoid sin. But when sin comes after us, God is faithful, and always shows us the way out of temptation.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Matthew 14v22-34

 

Guest teacher: Pastor Peter Kasirivu

Acts 15v36-16v15

 

God often brings new people into our lives for the new thing He wants to do.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

Mark 6v30-44

 

How did Jesus prepare His disciples to take new ground after his death and resurrection?

 

Taught by Jose Zayas

John 21v1-17

 

Jesus invites Peter to serve in greater ways after His resurrection.  But it doesn’t start with more activity.  It begins with a rekindled love.

 

Taught by Jose Zayas