Lesson 1 Overview | Sabbath Afternoon | June 27

Sabbath Afternoon – June 27: Lesson 1 Overview

Summary

• God calls ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary work for His kingdom.
• Paul worked as a tentmaker, but his greatest mission was leading people to Jesus Christ.
• Corinth was a wealthy and influential city, yet filled with spiritual and moral challenges.
• God sent Paul to Corinth because He already had many people there ready to receive the gospel.
• Paul chose to preach Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross instead of relying on human wisdom or persuasive arguments.
• The church in Corinth faced division, immorality, and worldly influences, just as many churches do today.
• Through Paul’s letters, God provided practical counsel to strengthen His church and keep believers focused on Christ.
• The messages of 1 and 2 Corinthians are still relevant because Christians today face similar struggles.
• God continues to strengthen His people so they can remain faithful even when serving in difficult places.
• Christ must remain at the center of our lives, churches, and witness to the world.

Main Points to Learn This Week

Sunday:

• We will discover why Paul was confident that God had called him to be an apostle and how God has a purpose for every believer.

Monday:

• We will follow Paul’s journey from Athens to Corinth and learn how he shared the gospel despite opposition and discouragement.

Tuesday:

• We will explore the city of Corinth and understand why it was both strategic and difficult for mission.

Wednesday:

• We will learn how God encouraged Paul when he became discouraged and how His promises still strengthen us today.

Thursday:

• We will discover why Paul wrote his letters to the Corinthians and why their messages continue to guide and strengthen the church.

This week we will discover how God used Paul to build His church and how He can use us to serve Him today.