The Word of the Cross is
the basis for Church's worship
text: 1 Corinthians 10 – 14
Outline:
Introduction:
10:1-14, Wilderness example for our instruction.
Part I: Lord's Supper
A. 10:15-22, Cup of blessing and Bread of breaking
B. 10:23-32, Private dinner
B'. 11:1-16, Private apparel
A'. 11:17-32, Eating of the Bread and drinking of the Cup.
Conclusion 1: 11:33-34, when you come together...
Part II: Spiritual gifts:
A. 12:1-11, Spiritual gifts
B. 12:12-31, usage gifts in the Church
B.' 13:1-13, Love of Christ as the foundation for the gifts
A'. 14:1-25, Usage of two particular gifts: tongues and prophecy
Conclusion 2: 14:26-40, when you come together...
Comments: St. Paul begins with examples of Wilderness experience. He starts with Crossing of the Red Sea. Then he follows up with reminding them of idolatry by the Golden Calf (v. 7 – Exodus 32:6). And concludes with the reference to the Bronze Serpent incident (Numbers 21:4-9). All of these happened to them – it is a historic reality. At the same time, the apostle uses these examples to show how we should interpret the Scriptures seeing the past as a lesson for our growth.
