1. Welcome to Corinth! Introduction to Paul’s letters to the Corinthians Rolan Monje, MMCC

3. Corinth, Greece

4. About the city of Corinth Port city, on an isthmus Key city, rebuilt by Julius Caesar Prosperous city Idolatrous city Site of Isthmian games Worldly city Known to be immoral (Gk: korinthiazomai)

6. About Paul’s letters Written by Paul personally, or through a scribe Occasioned by reports of disciples from the Corinth church

7. About Paul’s letters Written by Paul out of concern: to teach and exhort 1 Corinthians written from Ephesus, A.D. 54-55. 2 Corinthians written from Macedonia, A.D. 55-56. Paul wrote them 1 or 2 other (lost) letters.

8. About the Corinthians Had Jews and Gentiles Talented and gifted Problematic Divisions – loyalties, lawsuits Worldliness Immorality (incest, adultery) Disorder in worship Tendency to be arrogant

9. Corinth… Said to be: Problem child of a perfect Father What do you do with a problem child?

10. When God looks at the church… (1 Cor 1:2ff)

11. Paul’s solution for Corinth Refocus on God –The word ‘God’ appears 81x in 1 Cor –Appears 19x in Chap 1-2

12. ReFOCUS on God God’s grace (1:4, 3:10) – remember it! God’s wisdom (1:21, 1:30, 2:7) – embrace it! God’s power (1:18, 1:24, 2:5) – unleash it!

13. Stories of disciples who focused on God

17. Let’s take the heart of our brother Paul! Let’s refocus on our Powerful, Faithful, and Awesome GOD!