WEEKLY WORSHIP GUIDE

Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is a response to real questions by real people whom Paul knows and loves.  1 Corinthians is certainly a practical and theological answer to questions, but at its core, it is an example of shepherding a flock of sinners saved by grace.  Answers are given, thoughts are expounded, and falsehoods are confronted with a heart that these people would experience grace and peace walking in the privilege that it is to be those called into the fellowship of Jesus Christ by the God of the universe.

Michael McCracken

DNA Questions - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Discover

• What is Paul wanting to remind the reader about the gospel in verses 1-2?
• Why does it matter that Jesus appeared to so many people?
• What does Paul mean when he says "by the grace of God I am what I am"?

 
Nurture

• What are some areas in your life that point to your belief in the gospel as "vain"?
• Does your entire life reflect the truth that the gospel is of "first importance"?
• How does grace fuel our deeds?

 
Act

• What is one thing that would change about your life if you believed that the gospel was of first importance?  What would it need to dethrone?
• What is one difficult piece of obedience for which you need the grace of God in your life?

Praise the Lord, All Praise and Blessing
God So Loved
Great is Thy Faithfulness
You Have Redeemed My Soul
I Love You Lord (Psalm 116)

Oh Father, bless the elders of our church as they love and lead us. Through their teaching and shepherding, we are blessed. Give them strength in their bodies and knowledge of God in their minds and hearts to pass on strength and truth to us their beloved flock. Bless Michael in his weekend preaching and teaching ministry. Bless Roy and Mike in their weekly discipling of our men’s and women’s bible study teachers. And bless Andy and his wife Dana in their Sunday teachings of the “Gospel Story Thread” from Genesis to Revelation.  Oh Father, bless these our beloved elders with good health. Bless their marriages and bless their kids with protection from the evil one and an abundance of joy and satisfaction in doing life with you, the Son, and Spirit. Thank you for giving them all to us. May we always look for ways to bless them for their faithfulness to us. And bless our ARCC men on retreat this week…In Jesus name…amen!

Jim McCracken

Church family, we would like to offer you a free account on the "Dwell" app! This is a wonderful app that allows you to listen to the Bible being read with different voice options, background music options, and more! Click the link below or scan the QR code to create your free account through ARCC.