“But a natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them because they are spiritually appraised.” (1 Corinthians 2:14)
If you are a rock collector – rocks are fascinating. Their colors, their shapes, their origins, etc. All of these things excite you because rocks are of value to you. To everyone else, they are just rocks.
Ever wonder why more people aren’t compelled by the gospel? Why so many live their lives without any care or concern about their souls? Same reason you probably don’t care about rocks. A rock man appraises rocks highly. A spiritual man appraises spiritual things highly.
Not everyone cares about the spiritual realm and what happens when we die. Of course, eventually EVERYONE will care a lot about those things, but right now, only some do. To everyone else it is just “church stuff”, and they’ve got other things to do.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
Today’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:11-16
Questions to ask:
- How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
- What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
- How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
- What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
- How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?
This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision