1Corinthians 2:16 “But we have the mind of Christ.”
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vv. 1-5: Paul preached simply, relying on the Spirit, not eloquence.
vv. 6-9: God’s wisdom is hidden from the world, revealed to believers.
vv. 10-13: The Spirit reveals this wisdom, beyond human understanding.
vv. 14-16: The natural person rejects it; the spiritual discern it with Christ’s mind.
1 Corinthians 2 emphasizes reliance on the Spirit’s wisdom, not human rhetoric, for true understanding.
1Corinthians 1:18 “For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved.”
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vv. 1-3: Paul greets the Corinthian church with grace and peace.
vv. 4-9: Thanksgiving for their gifts, awaiting Christ’s return.
vv. 10-17: Appeal for unity amid divisions over leaders (Paul, Apollos, Cephas).
vv. 18-25: The cross’s message is God’s power and wisdom, not worldly foolishness.
vv. 26-31: God chose the weak to shame the strong; boast only in Him.
1 Corinthians 1 calls for unity and exalts the cross as God’s power, countering human pride and division.
“Wednesday Service” 6:30PM Scott Lake Baptist Church (Lakeland)
An Overview of The Bible
The Book of Obadiah
Acts 21:13 “Then Paul replied, ‘What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.'”
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vv. 1-6: Paul travels to Tyre, where disciples warn him not to go to Jerusalem.
vv. 7-14: In Caesarea, Agabus prophesies Paul’s arrest; Paul insists on going.
vv. 15-16: Paul arrives in Jerusalem, welcomed by believers.
vv. 17-26: He reports to the church, joins a purification rite to ease Jewish tensions.
vv. 27-36: Jews from Asia incite a mob; Paul is beaten and arrested by Romans.
Acts 21 shows Paul’s resolve to face arrest in Jerusalem for Christ, despite warnings, leading to his capture.
Acts 20:24 “But I consider my life of no value to myself; my purpose is to finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.”
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vv. 1-6: Paul encourages believers in Macedonia and Greece, then heads to Troas.
vv. 7-12: In Troas, Paul preaches late; Eutychus falls, dies, and is revived.
vv. 13-16: Paul sails toward Jerusalem, eager to reach it by Pentecost.
vv. 17-27: Paul tells Ephesian elders he’s bound for hardship but committed to his mission.
vv. 28-35: He warns of false teachers, urges vigilance, and cites his hardworking example.
vv. 36-38: Tearful farewell as the elders pray with Paul.
Acts 20 reveals Paul’s dedication to his calling, encouraging leaders and facing his fate with resolve.
