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Darrell speaks God’s messages over several members of the congregation. Those words have not been included here. If you are one of the people whom Darrell spoke to, you can contact Beverly Johnson through the Realm for a copy of the complete file.
Daniel shares a message from 1 Corinthians 7 where Paul addresses specific questions of the believers in Corinth regarding various circumstances of their lives. Paul, ultimately, exhorts them, and us, to simply find contentment in whatever place they are.
Corinth was synonymous with immorality. Paul writes to the church there and exhorts them to confront the practice of blatant sin and bring accountability. Love this man enough to challenge him. With the hope of repentance, this community has the opportunity to restore him for eternity.
Paul implores the church at Corinth to rise above their divisions and arrogance and accept his role as their spiritual father. Their immoral behavior requires correction and in this chapter, he prepares them in the hope that they will receive his gentle correction. As we observe what unfolds, Darrell exhorts us all to bring our own lives to the light of God’s Word and to grow as faithful stewards.
The American church is subject to the same kind of distractions and divisions we see among the Corinthians. Paul’s letter to them categorizes these problems as those you see in spiritual babes and exhorts them to see how far from Christ their divisions are taking them.
Paul writes to the church at Corinth to address his concern over the divisions in the church and the need to value a wisdom that reveals the heart of God. He intervenes in his letter to keep this church from losing its way.
Life in Christ is filled with a call to trust God and take risks when He leads. On this journey, we sometimes say, “Yes,” while other times we take detours. Regardless, Jesus waits for us, filled with love and compassion.
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