Easter - Day 07
Day 07 - Tuesday, April 02
Read 1 Corinthians 15
Highlight
Greek tradition believed that a human was divided into body and soul. It was thought that the soul was imprisoned in the body until it died, then the soul was released into the spiritual realm and free from its prison. Therefore this belief of body and soul was in a way - at war - with the Apostles teaching of a resurrected body. It is not known if the Corinth church was claiming that Jesus had not been raised from the dead. But it is clear that they claimed there would be no resurrection of the dead. Paul addresses this idea right away in this chapter. He lays out a beautiful argument for why the tradition is inaccurate. Then how Jesus’ physical resurrection catapults a future resurrection for all believers in both body and spirit.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
Read 1 Corinthians 15
Highlight
Greek tradition believed that a human was divided into body and soul. It was thought that the soul was imprisoned in the body until it died, then the soul was released into the spiritual realm and free from its prison. Therefore this belief of body and soul was in a way - at war - with the Apostles teaching of a resurrected body. It is not known if the Corinth church was claiming that Jesus had not been raised from the dead. But it is clear that they claimed there would be no resurrection of the dead. Paul addresses this idea right away in this chapter. He lays out a beautiful argument for why the tradition is inaccurate. Then how Jesus’ physical resurrection catapults a future resurrection for all believers in both body and spirit.
Reflection & Prayer
For this reading plan we will be using a tool to guide our study of Scripture that’s called the S.O.A.P. Method. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. We recommend you use a journal with this method and write out your thoughts on each of these areas for each day of reading. It doesn’t have to be long-winded and you don’t need a fancy journal. But for anyone that has not journaled before, the benefit is that it often helps us focus and avoid distractions during prayer and Bible study.
S.O.A.P. Method
Scripture - Pick a verse or two that stood out to you and write it in your journal. Be looking for a “Holy Spirit Highlight.” What did you read and think “I needed to hear that” or felt like it was written just for you?
Observation - Now write some observations about the verse(s) or passage. What is this passage or verse saying? About God? About people? How is Jesus revealed in these verses?
Application - Now write a few sentences on how this passage applies to your life. Is there truth about God that you are to believe? A promise to receive? Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of something you need to do or stop doing in light of God’s truth?
Prayer - Now write out a prayer to God in response to this Scripture. This is a way to turn God’s Word to you back to Him. Be honest and express your heart to Him. God always listens and He delights in your prayers. (Psalm 34:15; Proverbs 15:8)
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