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Today, we begin a new section in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians—one that has stirred conversation, confusion, and often controversy in the church: Spiritual gifts. But Paul’s goal here isn’t confusion. It’s clarity, unity, and edification.

In these opening verses of chapter 12, Paul reminds us that every spiritual gift—no matter how ordinary or extraordinary—comes from the same Spirit, serves the same Lord, and works toward the same goal: the building up of the body of Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered about your spiritual gifts or how to use them in your church community, this episode is for you.

Episode Notes:

Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:1–11

Summary:
Paul opens his teaching on spiritual gifts by grounding everything in the work of the Holy Spirit. These gifts are not marks of superiority but expressions of God’s grace for the good of the church. In this episode, we explore:

• Why Paul says, “I do not want you to be uninformed”
• How the Holy Spirit is the source of all true Christian gifts
• The diversity of gifts—and the unity of their purpose
• What it means to “manifest the Spirit for the common good”

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Takeaway:

The Holy Spirit is not just present in the spectacular but active in every gift that builds up the church. You don’t need to chase after someone else’s gift—you’ve been given one (or more) for a purpose. So ask the Spirit to show you how to serve. Remember: unity doesn’t mean uniformity. It means every member matters, every gift counts, and every act of service reveals the grace of God in our midst.

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Max Lucado is one of the most well-known pastors and authors of our time, and he joined Dave and Dante on the Legacy Dads Podcast. Listen in as he talks through some of the points of his new book "Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life." In Tame Your Thoughts, Max explores three key thought-management tools and then applies them to the most common thought problems: worry, guilt, anxiety, and other types of mental quicksand that threaten to trap us. God loves us too much to let us lead a life marked by poor thinking. He made our brains; he can retrain our brains. God has not left us alone in this battle of the mind.

You will likely walk away encouraged and inspired! Go get this book and get one for a friend today!

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In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Chronicles 16:10–11, David Platt illustrates what it means to seek God truly.

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After serving for more than a decade as a gospel worker and church planter in Asia, Brother Kevin asks all believers to consider whether we actually live as if we believe these words from Philippians 1:21. He says that of ten people who come to faith in Christ in the area where he works, nine recant when the pressure of persecution rises. Yet seeing the joyful endurance of the one who remains faithful is a great source of encouragement to him.

Kevin will share how the Lord called him to serve unreached people groups in Asia, and explain what a new believer is likely to face when they come to Christ in a Buddhist and animistic culture, where persecution usually begins at the family or village level.

Because of fear-based animistic practices and the communal culture, the entire community feels like they are at risk when a member of their community becomes a Christian. Kevin has walked with friends who’ve been put in prison or kicked out of their villages. Some are living in tents because they refused to recant their commitment to Christ. Yet they meet these hardships with joy, responding in faith and perseverance to their persecution.

Kevin will discuss how individualistic worldviews in Western nations like the United States compare to the collective Asian culture, and how believers show the unity within Christ’s body as they rely on each other when part of the body is hurting.

Learn more about the church in Asia and how to pray for Christians there and around the world who face persecution for owning a Bible, gathering for a church service, or simply wearing the name of Christ.

The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians throughout the year, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Chronicles 13:10, David Platt reminds us to treat sin seriously and soberly.

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In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Chronicles 10:13–14, David Platt encourages us to be faithful to God's commands.

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Welcome back to The Bible Project Daily Podcast.

Today we’re exploring one of the most sobering of teachings found in the New Testament—Paul’s shocking warning about the Lord’s Supper in 1 Corinthians 11.

You may have heard these verses read many times during Communion, but Paul didn’t write them for tradition—he wrote them in response to a crisis. A broken church had turned the Lord’s Table into a place of division and pride.

Paul’s words remind us that this simple act—bread and wine—is a proclamation of the Gospel. And how we come to the Table either honours or denies what Jesus has done.

So let’s slow down, open our hearts, and remember: this Table is holy ground.

Episode Notes:

Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

Summary:
Paul confronts the Corinthians over how they were treating the Lord’s Supper—and his warning is both intense and deeply pastoral. In this episode, we unpack:

• Why their gatherings were doing “more harm than good”
• How selfishness at the Table contradicted the Gospel
• What it means to eat and drink “in an unworthy manner”
• Why self-examination, humility, and unity are vital at Communion
• How this sacred meal continues to shape our faith and our fellowship

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Takeaway:
The Lord’s Table isn’t just a symbol—it’s a proclamation of Christ’s death, a call to unity, and a moment to realign our hearts. This passage reminds us: the Table is for sinners, not the perfect, but not for the careless. So come. Examine yourself. Remember Jesus. Honour His people. And keep proclaiming His death—until He comes.

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Whether it’s a public scandal captured in the headlines or a private offense held closely in our hearts, many of us have been hurt by others in the church. In this panel discussion from TGC’s 2024 Women’s Conference, Winfree Brisley, Karen Hodge, Ruth Chou Simons, and Irene Sun explore various kinds of church hurt and offer gospel-centered guidance for navigating them both practically and spiritually. They share personal stories, emphasize prayer, humility, and accountability, and remind us why the church—despite its brokenness—is still worth loving as the body of Christ, full of hope and healing.

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