1 Corinthians 1-4
from Daily Devotional With Murphy Eyenike Hosted by Murphy Eyenike
The book of first Corinthians is the apostle Paul's third contact with the church in Corinth. He first visit was when he established the church. We see this in Acts chapter 18. The second; he sent a letter dealing with the issue of moral decadence amongst them. First Corinthians is his response to the feedback he received first a letter from the Corinthians themselves, the other was from a believer in Chloe's house. During Paul's first visit establishing the church, he lived among them for about two year along with Priscilla and Aquila. He worked as a tent maker during that time to sustain himself so as not to burden anyone. This background will help you understand Paul's tone and reasoning as he addresses the issues in this church. In chapter one, he addresses division and infighting. Chapter two, he talks about the wisdom of God that sounds foolish to the hearer. The Corinthians were comparing Paul to other more powerful and eloquent speakers; people like Peter and Apollos. Paul's words considering he was also a tent maker, didn't sound powerful compared to others and as such, the questioning of his authority as an apostle. The book of Corinthians will bless you. It is not only powerful, but applicable to our present days struggles and addresses some of the same issues we have in our churches and family today.
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