Find the Foundation

Scott Beyer
03/15/23 - Bulletin

“For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 3:11)

            Whether the house be made of brick, wood, stucco, or stone… the foundation is the beginning.  At the cornerstone of every Christian life and every congregation must be a sincere and deep devotion to follow Jesus.

            Many churches spend a lot of time pointing toward the quality of the work they do – impressive worship, large numbers, extensive outreach, exceptional efforts to do good works, or a long vibrant tradition, but these are secondary things.  No matter how many rooms a mansion has, if it is sliding off the foundation, I’m not interested.  I don’t care about the paint color and the skylights if the house’s foundation has crumbled.

            Whether it be a desire to modernize or a desire to hold to long-beloved traditions – a church that forgets the foundation is Jesus and His Word has forgotten the vital cornerstone of growth.  Go back to Him; go back to His Word, and whatever be built from there will be sound.

Today’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:11-23

Questions to ask:

1. How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
2. What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
3. How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
4. What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
5. How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?

This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul.  If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision

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