The blessings that come through solidarity with others 1 Corinthians 9.15-27 (New Revised Standard Version) But I have made no use of any of these rights, nor am I writing this so that they may be applied in my case. Indeed, I would rather die than that—no one will deprive me of my ground for boasting! If … More Journeying out…pushing through – Monday 25th January 2021

The marriage supper of the Lamb Revelation 19.6-10 (New Revised Standard Version) Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the sound of many waters and like the sound of mighty thunder-peals, crying out,‘Hallelujah!For the Lord our God   the Almighty reigns.Let us rejoice and exult   and give him the glory,for the marriage … More Journeying out…pushing through – Sunday 24th January 2021

Why it isn’t good always to stand on our rights 1 Corinthians 9.1-14 (New Revised Standard Version) Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? If I am not an apostle to others, at least I am to you; for you … More Journeying out…pushing through – Saturday 23rd January 2021

Why “As long as no-one gets hurt, it must be OK” isn’t good enough 1 Corinthians 8 (New Revised Standard Version) Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that ‘all of us possess knowledge.’ Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God … More Journeying out…pushing through – Friday 22nd January 2021

Keeping focus in crisis 1 Corinthians 7.25-40 (New Revised Standard Version) Now concerning virgins, I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. I think that, in view of the impending crisis, it is well for you to remain as you are. Are you bound to a … More Journeying out…pushing through – Thursday 21st January 2021

Knowing the difference between God’s word and ours 1 Corinthians 7.1-24 (New Revised Standard Version) Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: ‘It is well for a man not to touch a woman.’ But because of cases of sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give … More Journeying out…pushing through – Wednesday 20th January 2021

Honouring God with our bodies 1 Corinthians 6.12-19 (New Revised Standard Version) ‘All things are lawful for me’, but not all things are beneficial. ‘All things are lawful for me’, but I will not be dominated by anything. ‘Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food’, and God will destroy both one and the other. … More Journeying out…pushing through – Tuesday 19th January 2021

Dealing with disagreement 1 Corinthians 6.1-7 (New Revised Standard Version) When any of you has a grievance against another, do you dare to take it to court before the unrighteous, instead of taking it before the saints? Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by … More Journeying out…pushing through – Monday 18th January 2021

The Lamb who is worthy Revelation 5.1-10 (New Revised Standard Version) Then I saw in the right hand of the one seated on the throne a scroll written on the inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals; and I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, ‘Who is worthy to open the scroll and … More Journeying out…pushing through – Sunday 17th January 2021

The core problem of spiritual pride 1 Corinthians 5 (New Revised Standard Version) It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his father’s wife. And you are arrogant! Should you not rather have mourned, so that he … More Journeying out…pushing through – Saturday 16th January 2021