DAILY BIBLE READING June 20th, 2020 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26-40 (GNT)


God’s Life-Giving Word of Spiritual Renewal

INTRODUCTION

1 Corinthians 14:26-40: The apostle Paul offers instructions that are designed to ensure good order in the worship life of a community of faith.

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 14:32, 33A

The gift of proclaiming God’s message should be under the speaker’s control, because God does not want us to be in disorder but in harmony and peace.

TODAY'S READING

Order in the Church

26This is what I mean, my friends. When you meet for worship, one person has a hymn, another a teaching, another a revelation from God, another a message in strange tongues, and still another the explanation of what is said. Everything must be of help to the church. 27If someone is going to speak in strange tongues, two or three at the most should speak, one after the other, and someone else must explain what is being said. 28But if no one is there who can explain, then the one who speaks in strange tongues must be quiet and speak only to himself and to God. 29Two or three who are given God's message should speak, while the others are to judge what they say. 30But if someone sitting in the meeting receives a message from God, the one who is speaking should stop. 31All of you may proclaim God's message, one by one, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged. 32The gift of proclaiming God's message should be under the speaker's control, 33because God does not want us to be in disorder but in harmony and peace.

As in all the churches of God's people, 34the women should keep quiet in the meetings. They are not allowed to speak; as the Jewish Law says, they must not be in charge. 35If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home. It is a disgraceful thing for a woman to speak in a church meeting.

36Or could it be that the word of God came from you? Or are you the only ones to whom it came? 37If anyone supposes he is God's messenger or has a spiritual gift, he must realize that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command. 38But if he does not pay attention to this, pay no attention to him.

39So then, my friends, set your heart on proclaiming God's message, but do not forbid the speaking in strange tongues. 40Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.

REFLECT

Reread verses 26-33a. Paul says that “everything must be of help to the church.” What instructions does he give to ensure “harmony and peace” within the worship life of the community? How are various responsibilities related to worship assigned or delegated within your community of faith? What are your thoughts regarding Paul’s statement that “everything must be done in a proper and orderly way” (verse 40)?

PRAY

Holy God, set my heart on proclaiming your message. Teach me to encourage others to use their spiritual gifts so that together we worship and work in harmony and peace in ways that bring glory to you. Amen.

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