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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

💌 The Story of 1 Corinthians — Love, Unity, and Spiritual Gifts

💌 The Story of 1 Corinthians — Love, Unity, and Spiritual Gifts

Part One: Addressing Division

Paul writes to the church in Corinth, where believers were divided:

Some followed different leaders instead of Christ
Pride and selfishness caused arguments and conflicts

Paul reminds them:

“Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul?”

All believers belong to Christ alone
Unity comes from focusing on Jesus, not personal preferences

Part Two: Wisdom and Humility

Paul teaches that God’s wisdom is different from the world’s:

God often chooses the weak, foolish, and lowly to shame the proud
True wisdom comes from humility and dependence on God

“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise.”

God’s plan works best when believers trust Him, not themselves.

Part Three: The Power of Love

Paul gives a famous teaching on love (1 Corinthians 13):

Love is patient, kind, and does not envy or boast
Love always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres
Without love, even great deeds and gifts are meaningless

“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”

Love is the foundation for all Christian living.

Part Four: Spiritual Gifts

Paul encourages believers to use spiritual gifts wisely:

Different gifts serve different purposes, but all build up the church
No gift is greater than another; all are important in God’s plan
Love must guide the use of every gift

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

God equips every believer to serve His kingdom.

Part Five: Lessons from 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians teaches us:

Unity comes from focusing on Jesus, not human leaders
God’s wisdom is different from the world’s; humility matters
Love is the greatest virtue and guides all actions
Spiritual gifts are tools to serve God and His people

✨ The Story of Romans — Salvation, Grace, and Life in God

✨ The Story of Romans — Salvation, Grace, and Life in God

Part One: God’s Power to Save

Paul writes to the believers in Rome, reminding them:

“The gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.”

Everyone has sinned and falls short of God’s glory
But through Jesus, God offers forgiveness and eternal life
Faith, not works alone, is the key to being made right with God

Part Two: Justification by Faith

Paul explains that God justifies (makes right) those who believe:

Abraham believed God, and it was counted as righteousness
We are saved by trusting in Jesus, not by our own deeds

“For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.”

This shows that God’s grace, not our perfection, saves us.

Part Three: Life in the Spirit

Believers are called to live in the Spirit, not under the law:

The Spirit gives power to overcome sin
Produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
Transforms hearts to follow God’s will

“Those who live according to the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.”

Part Four: God’s Sovereignty and Mercy

Paul explains that God is sovereign and merciful:

He chooses and calls people according to His plan
He works all things for good for those who love Him
Nothing can separate believers from God’s love

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Part Five: Lessons from Romans

Romans teaches us:

Salvation comes by faith in Jesus, not by our own efforts
God’s grace transforms lives and gives the power to live righteously
The Holy Spirit guides believers in love and obedience
God’s love is eternal, unshakeable, and available to all who believe

🔥 The Story of Acts — The Early Church and the Holy Spirit

🔥 The Story of Acts — The Early Church and the Holy Spirit

Part One: Jesus’ Ascension and the Promise of the Holy Spirit

After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to His disciples for forty days, teaching them about God’s kingdom.

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Then Jesus ascended into heaven, promising that the Spirit would guide, empower, and strengthen His followers.

Part Two: Pentecost — The Holy Spirit Arrives

On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came:

The disciples spoke in different languages
People from many nations heard the good news
Peter boldly preached, and about 3,000 people believed and were baptized

The church began to grow as God worked through ordinary people in extraordinary ways.

Part Three: Growth of the Early Church

The early Christians:

Shared everything they had
Prayed, worshiped, and studied God’s Word together
Performed miracles and healed the sick

Even as they faced persecution, the church grew:

“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the Word of God boldly.”

God used ordinary disciples to accomplish extraordinary things.

Part Four: Paul’s Missionary Journeys

The apostle Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, became a bold messenger of Christ:

He traveled across the Roman Empire
Preached in synagogues, marketplaces, and homes
Wrote letters encouraging believers to stay faithful

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Paul’s journeys show that God can use anyone to spread His message.

Part Five: Lessons from Acts

Acts teaches us:

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to share God’s love
God can use ordinary people for extraordinary purposes
Faithfulness and boldness bring growth to God’s kingdom
The church is called to witness to all nations, spreading the good news of Jesus

🌟 The Story of John — Jesus, the Word Made Flesh

🌟 The Story of John — Jesus, the Word Made Flesh

Part One: The Word Became Flesh

John opens with a powerful truth:

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Jesus, the Word, existed before creation.
Through Him, all things were made, and in Him is life and light.

He came into the world to reveal God
He brings salvation to those who believe
He offers eternal life

Part Two: Jesus’ Ministry of Signs

John focuses on seven miraculous signs that show Jesus’ power and glory:

Turning water into wine at Cana
Healing the official’s son
Healing the paralytic at Bethesda
Feeding 5,000
Walking on water
Restoring sight to a blind man
Raising Lazarus from the dead

These signs demonstrate that Jesus is God’s Son, bringing life, hope, and glory.

Part Three: Teachings About Faith and Eternal Life

Jesus teaches about belief, love, and salvation:

“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me will never hunger.”
“I am the light of the world; whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness.”
“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in Me will live, even though they die.”

Faith in Jesus brings eternal life and a restored relationship with God.

Part Four: Jesus’ Love and Sacrifice

John emphasizes Jesus’ love and obedience to God’s plan:

He washes His disciples’ feet, teaching humility
He prays for His followers and all believers
He willingly goes to the cross, giving His life to save humanity

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Part Five: Lessons from John

John teaches us:

Jesus is God in human form, the source of life and light
Faith in Him brings eternal life
Love, humility, and obedience reflect God’s heart
Jesus’ sacrifice restores humanity’s relationship with God

🌾 The Story of Luke — Jesus’ Life of Compassion and Grace

🌾 The Story of Luke — Jesus’ Life of Compassion and Grace

Part One: The Birth of John the Baptist and Jesus

Luke begins with the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, showing God’s hand in miraculous ways:

An angel announces John’s birth to Zechariah and Elizabeth
Mary, a young woman, is told she will bear Jesus, the Savior
Angels proclaim peace and joy to shepherds at Jesus’ birth

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”

Part Two: Jesus’ Early Life and Ministry

Jesus grows in wisdom and favor.
At age twelve, He amazes teachers in the temple with His understanding of God’s Word.

He begins His public ministry with:

Teaching about love, forgiveness, and the kingdom of God
Healing the sick, raising the dead, and feeding the hungry
Showing compassion to sinners, tax collectors, women, and the poor

“He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”

Part Three: Parables and Teachings

Luke records many of Jesus’ parables emphasizing God’s mercy and inclusiveness:

The Good Samaritan: loving those others ignore
The Prodigal Son: forgiveness and restoration
The Rich Man and Lazarus: warning against selfishness

“For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.”

Jesus’ teachings show that God’s love extends to all people, not just the powerful or religious.

Part Four: Miracles and Compassion

Jesus’ miracles demonstrate God’s power and heart for people:

Healing lepers, blind, and paralyzed
Calming storms
Feeding thousands with a few loaves and fish

He challenges the proud and defends the oppressed, showing that God’s kingdom is for the humble and faithful.

Part Five: The Path to the Cross

Jesus knows He must suffer and die to save humanity.
He teaches His disciples about humility, love, and faithfulness in the face of trials.

“If anyone wants to be My disciple, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.”

Part Six: Lessons from Luke

Luke teaches us:

Jesus shows God’s mercy, love, and concern for all people
God’s kingdom values compassion, humility, and forgiveness
Faith requires following Jesus, even in sacrifice
God’s love is universal, reaching the poor, outcast, and marginalized

🌊 The Story of Mark — Jesus, the Servant King

🌊 The Story of Mark — Jesus, the Servant King

Part One: The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry

Mark opens with John the Baptist, preparing the way:

“Prepare the way for the Lord, make His paths straight.”

Jesus is baptized, the Spirit descends, and God declares:

“You are My beloved Son; with You I am well pleased.”

From that moment, Jesus begins preaching:

“The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news.”

Part Two: Miracles and Teachings

Jesus demonstrates God’s power and compassion through miracles:

Healing the sick, blind, and paralyzed
Casting out demons
Calming storms on the sea

He teaches through parables, simple stories with deep spiritual truths:

A sower planting seeds
A lost sheep being found
A servant forgiven much who must forgive others

“With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.”

Jesus shows that the kingdom of God is powerful, loving, and life-changing.

Part Three: Servant Leadership

Mark emphasizes Jesus as a servant king:

He washes His disciples’ feet, teaching humility
He feeds the hungry, comforts the suffering, and forgives sins
He shows that greatness comes through serving others, not seeking power

“Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.”

Part Four: Conflict and the Path to the Cross

Religious leaders oppose Jesus, questioning His authority.
Jesus predicts His death, teaching that salvation comes through sacrifice and obedience to God’s plan.

“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Despite misunderstanding and rejection, He continues to love, heal, and teach.

Part Five: Lessons from Mark

Mark teaches us:

Jesus is the powerful yet humble Son of God
Faith in Him brings healing, hope, and transformation
God’s kingdom values serving, mercy, and humility
Following Jesus may involve sacrifice, but it leads to eternal life