Daily Lesson for Monday 6th of July 2026 In contrasting human foolishness to divine wisdom, Paul states that the “message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NKJV). This is the first of six references to foolishness or foolish in 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. Read 1 Corinthians 1:20-21,23,25, and 27. … Continue reading –>
This week’s Sabbath School lesson is a classic example of why every Bible Study must be presented in light of the cross. The sacrifice of Christ as an atonement for sin is the great truth around which all other truths cluster. In order to be rightly understood and appreciated, every truth in the word of … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sunday 5th of July 2026 Paul says that the message of the Cross is the power of God to us. It is not surprising that “Jesus Christ and Him crucified” is the center of his preaching (1 Corinthians 2:2, NKJV). Read 1 Corinthians 1:17-31. What important point is Paul making here? In … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 4th of July 2026 Read for This Week’s Study 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, Colossians 1:20, 1 Peter 2:24, Acts 13:16-47, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Memory Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 … Continue reading –>
Inside Story for Friday 3rd of July 2026 By Rick Kajiura There is nothing like the thrill of visiting a Global Mission pioneer. Even more exciting is seeing them meeting with their small group of fledgling believers. I remember doing this in a house church up a dusty road in a mountain village in Indonesia … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Friday 3rd of July 2026 Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Corinth,” Pages 243–254, in The Acts of the Apostles. “In preaching the gospel in Corinth, the apostle followed a course different from that which had marked his labors at Athens. . . . He determined to avoid elaborate arguments and discussions, … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Thursday 2nd of July 2026 Read 1 Corinthians 1:11-13; 1 Corinthians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 7:1; and 1 Corinthians 14:37,40. Also read 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 11:3, and 2 Corinthians 13:10. How do these passages help us understand why Paul wrote letters to the Corinthians? Paul … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Wednesday 1st of July 2026 Read Acts 18:4-8. What were the results of Paul’s preaching? The work of Paul among the Jews at Corinth was not as fruitful as he wanted it to be. He had to face some hostility and hatred. The Bible says that “they opposed him and blasphemed” (Acts … Continue reading –>
Monday’s section of this week’s lesson asked the questions: What are the challenges in preaching the gospel in cities and reaching people in these difficult places? I remember many years ago, when I was talking to a Bible Worker from a major US city. I asked him if he had ever been to the very … Continue reading –>
Daily Lesson for Tuesday 30th of June 2026 Read Acts 18:1-3, 1 Corinthians 5:9-11, and 1 Corinthians 8:4. What can we infer about Corinth’s economy, morality, and religious life? Corinth was an important center of the ancient world, renowned for its prosperous commerce. The city was destroyed by Rome in 146 b.c. and rebuilt by … Continue reading –>
