New Testament Reading Plan Week 28: Luke 24–1 Cor 4
Luke 24:27 and 24:44–46 are some of the most important verses the whole Bible. Why might that be the case? Specifically, how does verse 46 relate the events of Luke and the other Gospels to the story of the Old Testament? How does this change the way you read the Old Testament?
First Corinthians 1 gives us a clue to why Paul wrote this letter in the first place. (As with most letters in the New Testament, there are clues in the letter itself about why it was written.) As you survey this first chapter, what do you discern are some reasons Paul may have written to the Corinthians?
First Corinthians 2 holds some important truths for evangelism and salvation. Consider especially verses 10–12 and 14. What are these verses saying? Who ultimately teaches or shows someone the truths of the Bible? How might it affect how you discuss Jesus and the Scriptures with your unbelieving friends and family?
First Corinthians 3 returns to the theme of division raised in chapter 1. Paul provides some images and metaphors for describing the Church. What are those images? (See especially v. 9 and 17.) How do they communicate unity? What ultimately is the cause of disunity (see v. 3b and 4b)?
Sometimes we can read Paul’s intense language in the New Testament and find him harsh or cruel. But look at 1 Corinthians 4:14 and following. What is Paul’s motivation and tone here? What does this teach us about the dynamics of love (what tone does love sometimes take, and why)?
New Testament Reading Plan Week 28: Luke 24–1 Cor 4