BASIC SCRIPTURE For Today 11 January 2024
BASIC SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 9: 20 – 27
20 And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
21 To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
23 And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
FINISH READING: Daily Manna Today 11 January 2024
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Todays Bible Reading
“To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”
This passage from 1 Corinthians, written by the apostle Paul, emphasizes Paul’s approach to ministry and his willingness to adapt to different circumstances to effectively reach diverse groups of people with the Gospel.
Key Points:
- Adaptation for the Sake of Others: Paul expresses his willingness to adapt his behavior and approach in different cultural and religious contexts to effectively communicate the Gospel without compromising its message.
- Versatility in Ministry: He demonstrates the importance of being relatable and empathetic to different audiences, understanding their perspectives to bridge the gap and share the good news effectively.
- The Importance of Purposeful Living: Paul uses the analogy of athletes in training, highlighting the discipline, focus, and purpose needed in the Christian life. He stresses the eternal value of striving for the crown that lasts forever.
- Self-Discipline and Endurance: He emphasizes the need for self-discipline and endurance in the Christian journey, ensuring that he doesn’t disqualify himself from the ultimate prize by remaining steadfast in faith and conduct.
In essence, Paul’s message is about being flexible and adaptable in spreading the Gospel, remaining disciplined in one’s Christian walk, and always keeping the eternal perspective in mind.
