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SynopsisThe apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the prominent city of Corinth. As the commercial capital of the region, its citizens were rich, immoral, and had little self-control. Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to urge them to live as citizens of God's kingdom and separate themselves from the sinful practices of the world around them. He offers practical guidance on each issue they are facing, revealing to them--and us today--what it truly means to be a member of the Body of Christ and truly love one another as Jesus first loved us. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings you find to your own life. Sections include: Getting Started An opening question to introduce the lesson Setting the Stage A short reflection to explain the context of the study Exploring the Text The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions Reviewing the Story Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture reading Applying the Message Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your life Reflecting on the Meaning A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Each of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand what the Bible says--particularly in its original context--and how to apply its teachings to your life., Living as citizens of Christ's Kingdom... Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the book of 1 Corinthians in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today. The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the prominent city of Corinth. As the commercial capital of the region, its citizens lived decadent lifestyles. Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to urge them to live as citizens of God's kingdom and separate themselves from the sinful practices of the world around them. Paul offers practical guidance on each issue they are facing, revealing to them--and us today--what it means to be a member of the Body of Christ and truly love one another as Jesus first loved us. Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include: Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson. Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study. Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions. Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading. Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives. Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson. --ABOUT THE SERIES-- The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book. Each study also contains a Leader's Guide., The Jeremiah Bible Studies bring Scripture to life in twelve lessons filled with teachings from Dr. David Jeremiah, one the most respected Bible teachers today. Each volume includes study questions, commentary, and reflections to help readers understand what the Bible means to them today., The apostle Paul founded many churches in the Roman Empire, including one in the prominent city of Corinth. As the commercial capital of the region, its citizens were rich, immoral, and had little self-control. Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to urge them to live as citizens of God's kingdom and separate themselves from the sinful practices of the world around them. He offers practical guidance on each issue they are facing, revealing to them--and us today--what it truly means to be a member of the Body of Christ and truly love one another as Jesus first loved us. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's many years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you will gain insights into the text, identify the key stories and themes, and be challenged to correctly apply the truths and meanings you find to your own life. Sections include: Getting Started: An opening question to introduce the lesson Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the Scripture reading Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to your life Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson Each of the Bible studies in this series will help you understand what the Bible says--particularly in its original context--and how to apply its teachings to your life., Living as citizens of God's Kingdom, Parents often need to reprimand children about their behavior. Paul, as the spiritual father of the church in Corinth, writes this first letter to them not only to stop their misbehavior but also to remind them of who they are in Christ. As the commercial capital of the region, its citizens were rich, immoral, and had little self-control. Paul urges them to live as citizens of God's kingdom and to separate themselves from the sinful practices of the world. He offers practical guidance on each issue they are facing, revealing what it means to be a member of the body of Christ and truly love one another as Jesus first loved us. The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truth you find to your life. 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