January 30th Devotional
- Read 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13, in more than one translation of the Bible. Please see biblegateway.com for assistance. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+corinthians+13&version=NRSV
- What sticks out to you about this portion of scripture? What words or phrases resonate with you the most? What are you surprised to find in this explanation of love? What are you surprised is not included in this definition of love?
- Skim over 1 Corinthians 12-14. Paul nestles 1 Corinthians chapter 13 in a broader conversation about spiritual gifts. What do you think about the spiritual gifts mentioned and how do you see them operating today?
- Define love for yourself. Give examples of what love is and is not.
- What is the relationship between love, as defined in 1 Corinthians chapter 13, and justice?
- End by praying according to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
