Daily Bible Benefits with Pastor Bob Daley

The Greatest Gift of All At the conclusion of his chapter on the gifts of the Spirit, after having admonished his readers to "desire the best gifts," Paul then promises to show them the way that is superior to all others—love. The preachers commentary Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day

The Unity is in Diversity 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Paul is not yet through with the discussion of the gifts of the Spirit, but he now builds on what he has already said as he addresses the problems of divisions in the church and makes a case for unity. The continuing need for the church with all its diversity is to find a basis for oneness. The preachers commentary Thank you for tuning into Daily Bi...

Each Believer is Gifted 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 This particular chapter can be of great help to Christians and churches today in their effort to build unity within the fellowship. We see all around us in the world the principle of which Paul speaks. We go to an athletic event where there are several players on one team. And while they have different positions to play and differing skills, that very...

Remember What the Lord's Supper Really is 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Paul's method for correcting the abuse is to go back to the very beginning and to remind his readers of the Last Supper's institution and meaning. In four verses he reminds his readers how it all started and what its original purpose was. The unworthy partakers No one is worthy. He is addressing the unsaved and the unclean. If you wa...

Don't Let Differences Undermine Your Worship 1 Corinthians 11:17-22 The early church had developed a very lovely tradition in connection with the observance of the Lord's Supper. They had a meal that was called a Love Feast to which each member brought what he or she was able to share. The resources were then pooled, and the whole church sat down to a common meal which provided a beautiful picture...

Put Freedom in Proper Contex 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 While Paul was writing mainly about the subject of food offered to idols, the way in which he stated the principle, "or whatever you do" verse 31, suggests that it has a much broader application. Can you imagine what would happen in all situations of strife within the church if we would agree from the very beginning to binding arbitration with th...

Be Sensitive to Traditions and Customs 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 It had been the custom in the synagogue and in some pagan temples for women in attendance to cover their heads. In the Jewish tradition, the covering represented a distinction in dress to acknowledge the difference between men and women. The women were also seated separately from the men and were not allowed to recite the lesson aloud wi...

Don't Flirt with Idolatry 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 The earliest mention of the Lord's Supper comes here and in the next chapter, but Paul's purpose is neither to detail how it was instituted nor to show how it was used in the early church. Rather, he gives it as an argument for Christian unity and against Christians having anything to do with the worship of idols. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bib...

Don't Feel Secure in Ceremony 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 There were individuals in the church in Corinth who felt that the fact that they had been baptized and had partaken of the Lord's Supper made them immune to the temptations of idol worship. Just as a person who has taken shots that immunize lhim or her against a contagious disease is not afraid of catching it, the Corinthians felt that once they...

Developing Self-Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 The crown the runners received was a wreath which soon wilted, while the reward of the faithful Christian would last forever. Also, in the races only one person could win, while in the kingdom of God, every child of God has the potential for success. But there was one thing that Paul felt that each Christian had in common with the athletes—he or she...

Every Person's Servant 1 Corinthians 9:15-23 The church would be more effective in her evangelism if all those of us who are members could learn really to identify with all kinds of people. Most of us come equipped, even before we are converted, to like people who are like us. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day

Laying Aside Rights 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 What a lesson for all of us and especially for those who are called to be ministers of Christ’s gospel! We must be above suspicion. If we do or permit anything that might prove a hindrance to the acceptance of Christ by others, we must forego it, though reasonable in itself, that we may win them to our Savior. F B Meyer's Commentary. Thank you for tuning in...

Consider Christ 1 Corinthians 8:12-13 Our Lord, in the days of His flesh here on earth, was careful never to cause others to stumble. The incident in Mat 17:24-27 illustrates this. “Lest we should cause them to stumble” is a wonderful principle to follow, for it means putting Christian love into daily living. Christ died for the weaker Christian, therefore we dare not cause them to sin. To sin aga...

Consider Your Brother’s Conscience 1 Corinthians 8:9-11 Conscience is that inner judge that condemns us when we do wrong and commends us when we do right. It “bears witness” to us ( Rom 2:15 and Rom 9:1 ). The Christian’s conscience has been purged ( Heb 9:14 and Heb 10:22 ) and is termed a “good conscience” ( 1Ti 1:5 , 1Ti 1:19 ). Repeated sin not judged and confessed will make it a defiled consc...

Consider Your Brother’s Knowledge 1 Corinthians 8:4-8 The Christian life cannot be lived in its fullness if a man is ignorant of the Word. We must always take into consideration that some Christians do not understand the blessings of liberty we have in Christ. They live in religious bondage and try to regulate their lives with rules and rituals (see Col 2:16-23 ). As a Christian grows in grace and...

Consider Your Own Attitude 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Too often strong Christians who know the Bible are prone to be “puffed up” when they deal with weaker Christians. Paul admits here, as well as in Rom 14:1-23 , that some believers are strong in the faith and mature, while others are weak and have legalistic views of the Christian life. “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up!” Verse 1 In fact, the man...

Marriage should not be a quick decision 1 Corinthians 7:36-40 It is next to impossible to lay down rules that fit each case when it comes to marriage. Paul warns them that they must be convinced in their own hearts, and not merely follow the crowd or try to appear superspiritual. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day

The responsibilities of marriage 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 We need to face the fact’s that marriage involves many cares and demands 1.Emotional Support – Being there for your spouse through life’s ups and downs, offering encouragement, love, and understanding. 2. Communication – Open and honest dialogue is essential to resolve conflicts, express needs, and maintain intimacy. 3. Commitment & Faithf...

Take into account all the factors before getting married. Marriage is a serious matter, and Christians were facing difficult times. These testings were not to cause the married to divorce or the unmarried to be frightened out of marriage (Verse 27); but due consideration had to be given to the situation at hand. Living a dedicated Christian life means sometimes forsaking even the good things of th...

Christians Married to Unsaved Partners 1 Corinthians 7:10-24 The fact that a person becomes a Christian does not change his or her status in society. Paul tells the Corinthians not to try to “undo” their situation, but to abide in their calling and allow Christ to make the changes in His way and His time. Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day

The Unmarried Christians 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 Paul was not married and advises against marriage for some. He is not advocating celibacy, however, for later he strongly denounces “ forbidding to marry ” (I Timothy 4:3) and puts it in the category of those who “ depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils ” (I Timothy 4:1). Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Ben...

Don't Let Your Body Lead You Astray 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Christians are to glorify God with their bodies. This means the way we care for the body, the way we dress the body, the places we take the body, the deeds we do in the body. It is dangerous for Christians to use their bodies for sin. Remember what happened to Samson and David! Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and...

Settle Your Own Differences 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Paul continues to warn the church in Corinth about the way in which it deals with certain problems affecting the witness of the church. Paul was concerned that two church members would have a disagreement and instead of settling it in the Spirit of Christ, would take each other to court Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and...

Don't Condone Immorality 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Paul now deals with the second problem that had been reported to him: immorality in the church and the refusal of the leaders to deal with the offender. How sad that such awful sin should be “commonly reported” and thus ruin the testimony of the church! Thank you for tuning into Daily Bible Benefits Have a good and godly Day

Spiritual Parents 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 The analogy that Paul used to distinguish himself from all the others who had played a part in their spiritual pilgrimage was the difference between an instructor and a parent. In his use of "my beloved children" Verse 14 we see his feelings of love and tenderness for them. In Ephesians he counsels fathers not to be so harsh with their children that they wou...