A Beautiful Mess | Unity | WEEK 2

As Paul begins his discussion concerning disunity in the Corinthian church, it has striking similarities to today. Series: A Beautiful Mess, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Acts 18:27-28, Video: https://youtu.be/9UykHXRZ3LU, Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/a-beautiful-mess-unitiy-week-2/, Discussion Questions: 2021-10-10_A-Beautiful-Message_Week-2_DQ.pdf, Notes: Title Slide New ways to Participate slide I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas”; still another, “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius, 15 so no one can say that you were baptized in my name. (Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don’t remember if I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. – 1 Cor. 1:10-17 (NIV) (repeat verses 10-12) Map When Apollos arrived [in Corinth in Achaia], he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. 28 For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah. –Acts 18:27-28 (NIV) (repeat verses 13-17) Closing Prayer