Love is essential, it edifies and it's eternal

James looks at how we 'can run to get the prize', and how we can lead a disciplined life . 1 Corinthians 9.

Rachael looks at living in the most excellent way of love as described by Paul in 1 Corinthians 1

Thomas looks at 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 and looks at Spiritual Gifts. How do we receive them? He compares our responses to these gifts to how we receive gifts on special occasions, and how we need to be "eagerly desiring" all that God has for us.

The gifts of the Spirit are given that we might be empowered to encourage and serve the body and the world

Scott looks at Paul's advice in 1 Corinthians 9:19- 27 to not just run the race to take part but to run in such a way that wins people for Jesus.

Paul has complete freedom in Christ, but is called to surrender that freedom for himself and instead live a life dedicated to seeing others saved and pursuing Jesus with everything he has.

Paul was one of the most influential, legacy leaving apostles ever gifted to the church. Yet he was the least recognised and appreciated for his service to Christ. 1 Corinthians 9:vv1-18 reminds how important it is to be an encouragement those who minister to us and in the secular field as well, those whom we work with. Furthermore, Paul gives himself as an example of ensuring we have our eyes fixed on Christ even if it cost us everything else.

Hazel looks at Paul's priorities outlined in 1 Corinthians 9:1-20

People are the evidence of our faith in action. Scott challenges us to consider who or what has been visibly marked by our faith? 1 Corinthians 9:1-18.