Beacon Street Ministries

https://bibleproject.com/classroom/1-corinthians-lucy-peppiatt/sessions/22

The Resurrected Body Dive deeper into the implications of Jesus’ resurrection and what it means for creation and our physical bodies.

Ian McFarland says we are the means of Christ's glory as he is the source of ours.

https://bibleproject.com/classroom/1-corinthians-lucy-peppiatt/sessions/21

The Triumph of Christ What does it mean that God put everything under Christ’s feet? Explore this and other Trinitarian concepts.

Thank you Barbara Marcum for this message this morning!

https://bibleproject.com/classroom/1-corinthians-lucy-peppiatt/sessions/20

The Resurrection of the Dead Why does the resurrection matter for Jesus followers? Examine Paul’s argument to uncover the surprising connection between the resurrection and creation.

https://bibleproject.com/classroom/1-corinthians-lucy-peppiatt/sessions/19

The Things of First Importance Chapter 15 marks a crescendo in Paul’s thought. Study how Paul brings together all the themes of his letter in this chapter.

https://bibleproject.com/classroom/1-corinthians-lucy-peppiatt/sessions/17

Possible Solutions Map the possible solutions that scholars offer for the problems raised by 1 Corinthians 11:2-16.

The Power of Peace
Practical Steps to a Calm and Serene Life
Joyce Meyer
4 min read

Having an attitude of peace and calm is priceless. It’s an attitude that says, “I’m trusting God,” and it speaks powerfully to people. But it takes time, focus and the grace of God to be consistently peaceful.

One way to develop consistent peace is to learn to live “in the now.” We can spend a lot of time thinking about the past or wondering what the future holds…but we can’t accomplish anything unless our mind is focused on today.

The Bible tells us that God gives us grace for each day that we live. I believe that grace is the power, enablement or energy to do what we need to do—and He gives it generously, as we need it.

We need to make a decision every morning to say, “God has given me today. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
The Real Source of Stress

Too often our stress level is tied up in our circumstances. You could be stressed because you’re always busy or you’re struggling financially or because you’re not getting along with someone you love.

It could be a number of things, but what’s interesting is that these situations are not the cause of your stress. Stress is really caused by your reaction to each situation.

We don't have to work at trying to get rid of every stressful situation. We need to learn how to embrace peace.

See, we’re always trying to get rid of everything that bothers us. But the Bible says that in the world there will be tribulation. That’s why Jesus said, “Cheer up, I have overcome the world.”

We don’t have to work at trying to get rid of every stressful situation. We need to learn how to embrace peace.
7 Ways to Practice Peace

I believe that one of the keys to maintaining peace in your life is to take small steps toward peace every day. Here are a few tips for having a more peaceful lifestyle.

1. Be selective with how you spend your time. You may be trying to do too many things and end up doing none of them well. Hurrying is trying to do more than the Holy Spirit is leading you to do. Be led by the Spirit.

2. Be prepared to say no nicely. Sometimes we take on things we know we shouldn’t, just because we’re uncomfortable saying no. If you feel this pressure, ask God to put your spirit at rest and give you loving words to speak that will take away the unnecessary awkwardness of saying no.

3. Resist the spirit of procrastination. It’s the attitude that says I’m going to sit here and wait until I feel like doing what I need to do. But God’s Word tells us to exercise self-discipline. Do what you need to do now so you can fully enjoy your times of rest.

4. Eliminate key distractions. If you know you are easily distracted, set some guidelines for yourself. Don’t let them keep you up late at night so you oversleep the next morning and end up setting yourself up for a hurried, stressful day.

5. Set appropriate boundaries for interruptions. Life is full of interruptions, but we can learn to set boundaries that help us manage them in healthy ways. Schedule times when you are “off-limits.” Let your calls go to voicemail, turn off your email, and decide to get back to people after your “off-limits” time is over. Trust the Holy Spirit to tell you when there is a true emergency.

6. Modify your life. Ask God to show you “out-of-the-box” ways to save time and trouble. For instance, when I don’t have time to do the dishes, I use paper plates. And if I’m having a birthday party for one of my kids and don’t have time to make a meal, we just have cake and ice cream.

7. Listen for the Holy Spirit. If you can see that your plan is not producing peace, go back to God; pray for peace and for wisdom to make changes that will benefit your life.

If you can learn to trust God “in the now,” receive His grace as you need it, and you can become a truly peaceful person. Now that’s powerful!

https://bibleproject.com/classroom/1-corinthians-lucy-peppiatt/sessions/18

Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 Consider the personal stories of students as they share their own experiences involving the use of texts like 1 Corinthians 11:2-16.

Jeffery Wineglass

The Beauty In Being Set Apart (God's Isolating You for a Reason) | A Blessed Morning Prayer Be blessed as you meditate on God's word and listen to this inspirational morning devotional prayer that will encourage you to start your day with the joy of...

https://bibleproject.com/classroom/1-corinthians-lucy-peppiatt/sessions/15

The Order of Public Worship Does the Bible command all women to be silent in church? Dig into Paul’s teaching on public worship and see how Christians interpret this passage.