Wednesday in the Word with Krisan Marotta

Before he explains what he means by the greatest gifts, Paul interrupts his argument to explain something more important than all of the individual gifts: love. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians40/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the Church For more information and to hear previous episodes: WednesdayintheWord.com

Paul’s famous passage on the attributes of love is part of a 3-chapter argument. In this podcast we focus on what Paul is saying about love and why Paul felt it was important to correct the Corinthians understanding of love. In the next podcast, we’ll examine how this passage fits into the context of his overall argument. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians39/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the Church For more information and to hear previous episodes: WednesdayintheWord.com

Paul compares the people of God to the unity and diversity of the human body. In this rich analogy, Paul teaches us how we should view ourselves, how we should view each other and where we should find our worth. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians38/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

As Paul continues discussing the unity and diversity of the body of Christ, we pause to consider what that tells us about speaking in tongues today. Should everyone speak in tongues? Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians37/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

Paul argues that while all believers have the same Spirit, God distributes different gifts to different believers on purpose. His purpose in this section is not to give a catalog of gifts, but examples of some diverse ways the Spirit works. I contrast Paul’s teaching here with the popular understanding of spiritual gifts. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians36/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

Paul starts the topic of spiritual gifts in 1Corinthians 12. The Corinthians are confused in thinking that speaking in tongues is the mark of true spirituality and that those who have not spoken in tongues are lesser Christians. Paul lays the foundation in 12:1-3 for his argument which will run through chapter 14. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians35/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

What does it mean to take communion in an unworthy manner? How are we to examine ourselves before participating? In this podcast, we look at what Paul found wrong with the way the Corinthians were handling the Lord’s Supper and what he wants them to do instead. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians34/? Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the Church For more information and to hear previous episodes: WednesdayintheWord.com

What's the connection between Passover and Communion? Why are we suppose to celebrate the Lord's Supper? And what is it suppose to do for us? In this podcast, we look at how Paul explains the significance of the Lord's Supper. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians33/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

What’s the problem with the way the Corinthians are handling the Lord’s Supper? Some think the key issue is that they were profaning a holy ritual. Others think the key issue is mistreating the poor. I think the key issue is their lack of belief. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians32/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

Most everyone agrees that Paul is speaking metaphorically, but few agree exactly what he means by the metaphor of head. To understand Paul's use of head in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, we look at Paul's use of head in all his other letters, particularly in Ephesians. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians31/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

Paul appeals to the creation of Adam and Eve to make his argument. This podcasts examines what Genesis 2 teaches us and why Paul appeals to it. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians30/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the church For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com

The cultural background behind Paul’s advice on women wearing head coverings is incomplete and contradictory. Here’s what we know and (what I think is) the best way to put it together. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians29/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the Church For more information and to hear previous episodes: WednesdayintheWord.com

When a woman participates in a public worship service, is it proper for a her to uncover or head? This podcast gives an overview of what (I think) Paul meant to say and what it means for us today. If you only want the bottom line, listen to this podcast. The next several podcasts cover the details and the controversies. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians28/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the Church For more information and to hear previous episodes: WednesdayintheWord.com

The podcast is on break this week for the holidays. In the meantime, you can find previous episodes on WednesdayintheWord.com. Once you’re there, click on Bible studies. To thank you for listening, I’ve got a treat for you. Here is: My Prayer for You by Reggie Coates of Heartfelt Music.org I’m Krisan Marotta and I’ll meet you here soon at Wednesday in the Word. For more information: WednesdayintheWord.com For Reggie Coates Music: Heartfeltmusic.org May the Lord direct your heart into the love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.

Paul concludes by summarizing his two main themes: 1) We should limit our freedoms out of love for our neighbor; and 2) We need to take care lest our freedoms are a covering for idolatry. Lecture notes: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/1corinthians27/ Teacher: Krisan Marotta Series: 1 Corinthians: Pride and Prejudice in the Church For more information and to hear previous episodes: WednesdayintheWord.com