0Encounters with God: 1 Corinthians

Intended as companions to the Blackaby Study Bible, these guides also stand alone as a complete study of a book of the Bible.

Encounters with God: 1 Corinthians contrasts worldly and spiritual wisdom with the prevailing message that love not knowledge is the foundation for Christian ethics.  In addition to teaching the good news of salvation and reconciliation with God, the apostle Paul also emphasizes that we must experience God's love freely flowing in our lives.  In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul writes about the intricacies of this amazing love.  If the Holy Spirit flows in us, we will acquire the spiritual wisdom  necessary for coping with envy, strife, divisions and disputes.

The lessons include:

• Leader's Notes


• 7 studies based on reference materials included in the Blackaby Study Bible


• An explanation and interpretation of Scripture


• A story that illustrates the passage in focus


• Other Bible verses related to the theme


• Questions for reflection


• Suggestions for application in everyday life.