I’m doing a study on “How to do a context of a book in the Bible. I’m studying the book of 1 Corinthians 11:27-33. Can you please lead me to a place in Logos to help me get started? Thank You Charles

  2. I didn't attend the MP seminar I think you are referring to, but I'm big on context. Unfortunately, I have to say that context starts with the book/letter. I say unfortunately because it's a big task. Why was it written? What was the author trying to accomplish and how did each section of the book/letter contribute to that purpose? Then you can hone in on your selected text. In 1 Cor. Paul is writing to correct many things that went wrong in that church (or should I say in those home churches) soon after they heard the gospel. Each part addresses ways our own doctrine/teaching can get off-center. I think the local context of your selection really starts in 1 Cor. 10:1. In ch. 10 he gives a very, very serious warning about idolatry, sexual immorality, grumbling, pride, temptation, demons, and Christian freedom. Not just warnings with no consequences, but with serious consequences. Then he goes into the respect male-female relationships should show and then in 11:17 he says they come together "for the worse." He then gives them a very stern warning about how they approach communion (see 11:30!). So we need to see 11:27-33 in the flow of Paul's thoughts and arguments. I think he is being rather stern and our response should be one of serious introspection about our motives, and what we "worship" / "hold dear". Paul is demonstrating "tough love." Now is 2 Cor, he comes back around and softens his approach with the realization that they may have become too strict in response to 1 Cor. 1 and 2 Cor. are a beautiful lesson in how Christian leadership should approach people. I hope this is helpful, even though it doesn't actually point you to Logos tech.

  3. Three resources within Logos that I've found helpful are: 1. The Bible Books Browser, (which will point you to Factbook entries) 2. The Bible Outline Browser, (this will help with the structure of the letter, comparing other author's view) and 3. The Topic Guide, (which will help with general information). Hope that helps and blessings.

  4. The Guides icon opens up a number of very good workflows that may be helpful. For example the "Passage Exegesis" is a good one. You can try the Sermon Starter Guide or the Passage Guide. Expand the different sections to get to useful resources.