Worship into the Week-
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Paul had a lot to say to the community
of the newly forming church in Corinth.
The spiritual formation of this group was his prime concern.
Over and over again he asks them to change
their behavior in a spirit of unity.
His commands the church to align
its behavior with the gospel.
Many of his admonitions are not so well taken
by the listeners who thought of themselves
as already spiritually mature.
In this section of Scripture he begins with establishing
that God is the source of his vocation.
He recognizes that God is the originator of all faith,
grace, and spiritual gifts.
God's sovereign power and presence is affirmed
as the center of the life of the church
in Corinth and even so today.
Paul was called by the will of God just like we are called.
We are saints as set apart and God's holy people.
Paul then gives thanks for the people
using the Greek word Eucharisteo-
the root word for Eucharist.
As we remember the communal aspects of Communion,
we give thanks for this great gift.
For we are strengthened by Jesus Christ to the end,
because God is faithful.
When we falter and stumble, we can be encouraged
that God is faithful.
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