1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Intro

We’ll start by reminding each other of the context; then we’ll read the passage and make observations about it (key words / phrases and themes); then we’ll move on to interpretation and application.

Context

Audience for the letter, the writer’s purpose for writing, key themes:

Audience - my notes here

Purpose - my notes here

Themes - my notes here

Where have we been in this book so far?

My notes here

The Passage + Observations

Let’s read together and after we’ll call out key words / phrases and themes.

ESV:

1 Corinthians 1:1–9 ESV

1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— 6 even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— 7 so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8 who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

NLT:

1 Corinthians 1:1–9 NLT

1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Sosthenes. 2 I am writing to God’s church in Corinth, to you who have been called by God to be his own holy people. He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours. 3 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 4 I always thank my God for you and for the gracious gifts he has given you, now that you belong to Christ Jesus. 5 Through him, God has enriched your church in every way—with all of your eloquent words and all of your knowledge. 6 This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. 7 Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 9 God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Message:

1 Corinthians 1:1–9 MSG

1 I, Paul, have been called and sent by Jesus, the Messiah, according to God’s plan, along with my friend Sosthenes. 2 I send this letter to you in God’s church at Corinth, believers cleaned up by Jesus and set apart for a God-filled life. I include in my greeting all who call out to Jesus, wherever they live. He’s their Master as well as ours! 3 May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours. 4 Every time I think of you—and I think of you often!—I thank God for your lives of free and open access to God, given by Jesus. 5 There’s no end to what has happened in you—it’s beyond speech, beyond knowledge. 6 The evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives. 7 Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all! All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. 8 And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. 9 God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure, shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus. He will never give up on you. Never forget that.

Key Words / Phrases / Themes (e.g. things that are repeated):

My notes here

Interpretation

Question: Does anyone have any questions about the meaning of any part(s) of the passage? Or did anyone have questions on original reading that they’ve since been able to resolve?

My notes here

Question: Any helpful “hyperlinks” to other parts of the bible that helped enlighten this passage?

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Add other specific questions from the text...

Application: What now?

Questions to help (Generic):

Are you a changed person as a result of recieving this Word? How?

What has God said to you today?

Do you love God more today than yesterday? Why?

Is there a sin in your life that needs to be confessed and repented of?

What promises do I need to claim?

What can I model and teach?

What does God want me to share with someone?

Questions to help (Specific to the text):

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My notes here