Author Archives: L. Lyden

A church at home And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. 1 Corinthians 16:3 The final chapter in 1 Corinthians has Paul’s closing remarks to the Christians at Corinth.  They apparently asked a question about giving and he gives them instruction on collectingContinue reading “September 3, 2021”

Abounding in God’s work “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 Always abounding in the work of the Lord.  Existing and doing many of God’s good works.  This seems excessive to me.  Always? Continue reading “September 2, 2021”

Be a sharpener Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15: 33 & 34 Have you ever heard the saying “One bad apple will spoil the whole bunch”?  It’sContinue reading “September 1, 2021”

Firstfruit But now Christ is risen from the dead and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20 The firstfruits.  It is the first produce of a crop each harvest season.  Proverbs instructs us that we are to honor God with the firstfruit of all our increase.  It means weContinue reading “August 31, 2021”

The resurrection If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. 1 Corinthians 15:19 Do you believe in the resurrection?  This is a pretty easy question to answer if you are a believer in Christ Jesus, but I am asking you to consider your resurrection?  Yes,Continue reading “August 30, 2021”

No more excuses But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 I think we as believers get the wrong impressionContinue reading “August 29, 2021”

Invite Him in Let all things be done for edification. 1 Corinthians 14:26 Here is the key to spiritual gifts.  They are to be used for edification and building others up.  They are not to draw attention to yourself, and they are not to make you famous or popular.  They are for reaching the world.Continue reading “August 28, 2021”

The God kind of love Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 I have always thought that this chapter in 1 Corinthians was a description of how love should be in a marriage. Like thisContinue reading “August 26, 2021”

The best gifts But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31 What are the best gifts.  Of course this is talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but how do we know which gifts to desire.  Beyond that, is it even our place toContinue reading “August 25, 2021”

Differences “If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?”   1 Corinthians 12:17 Today I want to talk about differences.  Criticism can stem from the frustration of people doing things differently than others.  Because you are different than I am, you seeContinue reading “August 24, 2021”