1 Corinthians

Schedule of Journaling:

  • Week 1 (March 10, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

  • Week 2 (March 17, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 1:10-30

  • Week 3 (March 24, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

  • Week 4 (April 7, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

  • Week 5 (April 21, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

  • Week 6 (April 28, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

  • Week 7 (May 5, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

  • Week 8 (May 12, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

  • Week 9 (May 19, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

  • Week 10 (May 26, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 7:1-24

  • Week 11 (June 2, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

  • Week 12 (June 9, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

  • Week 13 (June 16, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

  • Week 14 (June 23, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

  • Week 15 (June 30, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

  • Week 16 (July 7, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

  • Week 17 (July 14, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

  • Week 18 (July 21, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

  • Week 19 (July 28, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

  • Week 20 (August 4, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

  • Week 21 (August 11, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 15:1-34

  • Week 22 (August 18, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

  • Week 23 (August 25, 2024) - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALING

1. Read

Thoughtfully, leisurely, faithfully, attentively, and repeatedly. Try to read through the verses of the week very slowly. As you read, ask Jesus to show you what He wants you to focus on. It may be one word, a phrase or a whole verse. Go into your reading with a clean slate. Don’t bring what you think you need to hear, what others have said, or what you’ve been taught. You want God to speak to you personally.

2. Reflect/Write

When a portion of the scripture jumps out to you or is illuminated, write that verse down in your journal. This is about what God has to say to you through what He has illuminated from the text. (Sometimes nothing jumps out. If that is the case, just pick one). This portion of scripture could also go on a 3x5 card for memory and meditation throughout the day. Try to build a habit of reading the 3x5 card before checking your phone.  

3. Respond in Prayer

God yearns to converse with you. And He wants far more than just, "Thanks for this, can I please have that?” prayer. Respond to the scripture that you wrote down in a dialogue. That means it’s as much about listening as it is about writing. Ask God to give you ears to hear what the Spirit is saying. Using the Word in prayer ensures that your prayers line up with God’s intention for your life. 

4. Rest

If you have taken God’s Word to heart and He burns it into you, it will by its very nature change you. The Bible says that God works in you, both to will and work for his good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). Rest in the fact that his yoke is easy and his burden is light (Matthew 11:28). Meditate and think on His Word as you live it throughout your day.

BIBLE HIGHLIGHTING

Highlighting is an effective way to study the Bible. It may help you slow down as you read, process what God is saying, and apply His truth to your life. Feel free to use the highlighting key below and save it to your device for quick reference.