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1 Corinthians 1:10-18 (Common English Bible)
10 Now I encourage you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: Agree with each other and don’t be divided into rival groups. Instead, be restored with the same mind and the same purpose. 11 My brothers and sisters, Chloe’s people gave me some information about you, that you’re fighting with each other. 12 What I mean is this: that each one of you says, “I belong to Paul,” “I belong to Apollos,” “I belong to Cephas,” “I belong to Christ.” 13 Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you, or were you baptized in Paul’s name? 14 Thank God that I didn’t baptize any of you, except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so that nobody can say that you were baptized in my name! 16 Oh, I baptized the house of Stephanas too. Otherwise, I don’t know if I baptized anyone else. 17 Christ didn’t send me to baptize but to preach the good news. And Christ didn’t send me to preach the good news with clever words so that Christ’s cross won’t be emptied of its meaning.
18 The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are being destroyed. But it is the power of God for those of us who are being saved.
Summary:
We continue our worship series themed “We Are One,” rediscovering our “oneness” in Jesus Christ!
In this scripture, Paul discusses division and some of the sources of it. But there is hope in our belonging to Christ. To be clear, this unity does not do away with the diversity, but the love God and neighbor can heal us. We’re gonna be alright!
Reflection Questions:
- What is a word, phrase or image that comes to mind when you read or hear the text?
- What does this scripture teach you about healing?
- What does God invite you to do, change or be through this passage?