The Sermon ' 1corinthians 10

Chapter three of Engaging the Christian Scriptures goes into detail over selective parts of the sections of history, writings, and prophets. Chapter three gives the reader information over several books in the Bible such as Joshua, Judges, Jeremiah, etc. The chapter dives into the text of Joshua and gives the reader useful insight over Joshua and him leading the Israel across the Jordan river to conquer the land of milk and honey, Jericho. The book of Judges purpose was to teach Israel that God is faithful and certain to punish sin therefore each person must remain loyal and devoted to the Lord. The purpose of Jeremiah was to warn of the destruction that they were about to face and to urge Judah to return and submit to God. Towards the end

Drinking and drinking is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. God made humans in a splitting image of Himself. Anything we do to harm our body, or do something unholy not only hurts ourselves, but it hurts our Lord. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;” (1 Corinthians 6:19)

Believers have been unified in salvation by grace and are called to live like Christ.

God is a relational being and we, as humans, are made in His image, thus we are relational as well. Our stories and God’s bigger story are woven together in a way that allows us to live out our calling - ultimately allowing us to create our own story that relates to God’s. With use of the rituals, ceremonies, gestures, and Tradition, we are able to craft a life that relates to the plan God possesses for us.

Paul describes that it is in fact God’s grace that makes us righteous in Titus 2:11-14:

The sermon at the mount is a collection of teachings and sayings that Jesus preaches to people at Galilee. It takes place after Jesus had been baptized by John the Baptist. This is the longest teaching by Jesus in a single preaching. It is found in the New Testament in the book of Matthew. It transverses chapter five to seven of the Gospel of Matthew. The main theme of sermon of the mountain is how people should relate with other people and God. The sermon is preached at a mountain when Jesus saw the crowd and his disciples’ were following him, he sat at a level ground on the mountain and started to preach. The Preaching’s can be divided it four major parts; The Beatitudes, Lord’s Prayer and parables.

When we consider our reactions to others, they are inherently internalized by that individual and then projected to those they have contact with. Therefore, our ability to impact society is greater than the small handful of people that most people interact with each day. The teachings of the Bible and living to serve God provides us with a platform or a roadmap that has the power to influence many when we listen to our own personal worldview. For many of us, this comes easy. We, as humans, are kind, gracious, loving and supportive individuals. However, when we stir in life’s challenges such as: work, balancing schedules, caring for small children or aging parents, financial circumstances and other unforeseen obstacles, our behaviors are undoubtedly put to the test. What we, as followers of God, often do not realize is that these life challenges are secret or hidden opportunities. They are opportunities to show others how one can rise above our impulses of frustration or lack of patience. When we demonstrate this behavior, it is contagious. Others that spiral from this radius will feel the same goodness and strive to do the same. Maybe we are waiting in the long grocery store line, while risking picking up our children at daycare, and still need to stop for gas. Or maybe colleagues/bosses are putting our

Chapter sixteen of 1 Corinthians is a freshener of countless items. There appear to be a few final issues with which Paul wishes to deal. Two of these include the collection for the Jerusalem church and the return of Apollos to Corinth. The second part of verse six may be seen as an attempt to meet the Corinthian desire to give Paul some financial support. He will not accept support for preaching there or an offer of investment that would make him someone’s in-

God desires to have a relationship with his creation. That is the ultimate essence of his mission. Through that his name is proclaimed to

The Sermon on the Mount was very important in the Gospels because Jesus was basically describing how to live a righteous life. The sermon was about love in our hearts, and to be careful not to harshly judge others. I can imagine, just like it is for most people today, that it was hard for the average person to hear and accept what Jesus was saying. Back then, just like today, people will have a hard time trying to love and pray for their enemies or even themselves. It was probably especially harder for the people of Jesus' time to do this. We now know that Jesus was real and He died for our sins. We can see a more clear picture of God through the Holy Spirit that was left with us to comfort us after Jesus went back up to Heaven.

Following His discussion of behaviors that one needs to possess for life in the kingdom, Jesus begins talking about the influence of those within the kingdom of God. One of the principles the Bible repeatedly stresses is the absolute obligation for His people to show an example to others. The children of Israel had various laws that made them separate and unique from the people around them (cf. Deut. 14:2, 26:18). Providing a purpose behind this separation and uniqueness, God intends for the idolaters and evil people around them will see their goodness (cf. Deut. 4:6 - 8). Similarly, God expects His people today to present an example to the outside world.

The passage Wanda is referencing is from 2 Corinthians 6:14a and states: “do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers” (English Standard Version). Most often this verse is associated with marriage, but it can stand for any kind of close alliance between a believer and non-believer (Boomberg, 1992). Paul is concerned that the Corinthian believers will turn back to idolatry if they closely associate with non-Christians. In the second half of the verse “for what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14b, ESV) he clarifies that he wants them to differentiate themselves from their former behavior and the standards deemed appropriate by their culture, but not by God (Boomberg,

“Your actions and acts of kindness of integrity from the Holy Spirit of God, are integrated into your heart, mind, body and soul, so that everyone is fully aware of your intentions, identifying your input and involvement in the Kingdom of God.” ~ Jon Barnes

All throughout the beginning of Paul's missionary journeys and after, he suffered great trials. In 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Paul recounts what he went through such as imprisonments, countless beatings, and near-death experiences. Paul also struggled with sin just like a typical man. In Romans 7:15-25, Paul speaks of his inability to do what he desires, but instead he does what he hates. He aims to do good and not evil. Also in 2 Corinthians 12:7 it says, "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure." Paul was given abundant revelations and a thorn in the flesh. The following verse mentions that he asked God to remove it three times; however, God refused and told him that His grace is sufficient.

“4 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God 's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone 's conscience in the sight of God. 3 And even if our gospel is hidden, it is hidden to those who are perishing. 4 In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus ' sake.6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”