Whether you are a lifelong member or a newcomer, when you come through the doors of Good Shepherd Church our prayer is that you are made to feel like family. As forgiven people, living in the grace of God, we want more and more people to experience the joy and freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ. We hope to see you this Sunday!
As we celebrate the resurrection this Sunday, we jump ahead a few chapters in 1 Corinthians to chapter 15. And in this glorious passage, Paul proclaims the centrality of the resurrection. He reminds the Corinthian church that if Jesus has not been raised, we are still in our sins, our preaching is in vain, our faith is futile, and we are of all people most to be pitied. But praise God that Jesus has been raised. He is risen! He is risen indeed!
On Palm Sunday, as Jesus entered Jerusalem to the sounds of praise from the people, they didn't know the full purpose for which Jesus was coming. He was a King coming to serve them through His sacrifice. As we get into the twelfth chapter of 1 Corinthians, we see that the church didn't know the full purpose of the spiritual gifts they were given. Join us as we are reminded that our spiritual gifts are meant to be used in service, rather than for our own benefit.
In Chapter 11 of First Corinthians, Paul teaches the Christians in Corinth the importance of the table. He especially addresses the celebration at the table of The Lord's Supper or communion, as we often call it. This teaching is important for us as we celebrate the Lord's Supper and as we use the power of the Table for the health of the Church and the advance of the Gospel.
