Summary: <p><span class="TextRun BCX0 SCXO203627174" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXO203627174">Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1–11</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop BCX0 SCXO203627174"><span class="BCX0 SCXO203627174"><br></span></span><span class="TextRun BCX0 SCXO203627174" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXO203627174">Speaker: Jon Morales, Lead Paster of Oak Pointe Church</span></span></p> <p><span class="TextRun BCX0 SCXO203627174" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXO203627174">Even under normal circumstances, achieving unity is hard. But when culture is polarized, it seems impossible. The first-century Corinthian Church was discordant; comprised of Jewish and Gentile believers – some slaves, others free – and from a wide stratum of social classes. Paul knew the Church can only stand strong if believers are united. Therefore, he begins this letter with a couple of key ways that the Gospel of Jesus connects everyone. Along the way, Paul reveals God’s chosen tool to pry us from our self-reliance.</span></span></p>
