“Do we not have a right to take along a believing wife, even as the rest of the apostles and the brothers of the Lord and Cephas?” (1 Corinthians 9:5)
Next time you think about the apostles traversing the world to bring the gospel, remember they had their wives with them. Those men didn’t travel alone. They hiked those countrysides visiting the cities and the villages of the earth with their brides by their side.
It is impossible to quantify the good that was done by those believing wives. They go unnamed, but their help has changed us all.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
Today’s Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:1-9
Questions to ask:
- How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
- What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
- How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
- What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
- How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?
This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision