The Corinthians were highly critical of Paul. They criticized his age, writing style, speech, bodily appearance, even his apostleship. Paul responded by writing them two letters admonishing them to examine their own lives instead of criticizing others. In the first, he emphasizes performing a solemn self – examination before observing communion, 1 COR. 11:27-31. In the second, he emphasizes the need to scrutinize themselves to determine their spiritual status.

By examining OURSELVES we can locate ourselves spiritually, promote our own spiritual growth, align ourselves with God’s will, and avoid being critical of others. Receive an understanding of examining ourselves.

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let’s consider Who exactly He is Who came and robed Himself in flesh. Instead of seeing Him as a babe only, wrapped in swaddling clothes: let’s remember Him as grace manifested, God’s glory and greatness. Discover more about Who is: Jesus the Word, Jesus the infant, Jesus the man, and Jesus the Savior.

The life of Jesus is wonderful for two reasons. First, no life has ever affected the life of man on earth like His, and only His life offers eternal life to those who believe in Him.

To what length would God go to show His love for fallen man? As spoken in 2 Corinthians 9:15, He gave us the gift beyond words. Philippians 2:5-8 tells how He robed Himself in flesh in the person of His son in order to pay our sin debt and reconcile us to Himself. How do we imitate this kind of love? By laying down our lives for the one who laid down His life for us.

Receive an understanding with the continuation of The Impact of an Encounter With God. Discover the reasons for spiritual encounters and the what the benefits of an encounter are for you.

An encounter with God can transform a life and create a passion in the heart to live for God. Receive an understanding of The Impact of an Encounter With God.

Have we taken the time to study 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8 (AMPC) so we can understand divine love? Is our motive to become the best Jesus impersonators we can possibly be, so Heaven can call us Jesus “Tribute Artists?”

It’s important to know our authority and to understand how to use our faith. It’s also important to hear what God wants us to do as Jesus and Paul did. Otherwise, we can find ourselves acting in the flesh like Abraham and Sarah, or the seven sons of Sceva! Receive an understanding of Flesh vs Spirit.

We all have glory in earthen vessels. It’s up to us as to what we do with it. Is our goal to become a vessel of honor and to live pleasing to God? Are there changes we need to make? We all must examine ourselves, locate ourselves, and strive to become vessels God can use.