September 14th, 2022
September 14, 2022
Today's Reading:
New Testament & Psalms Plan: 1 Corinthians 15:12–34, Psalm 106:1–5
Entire Bible Plan: 1 Corinthians 15:12–34, Psalm 106:1–5, Proverbs 21:1–22:16
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Resurrection Essential to the Faith
Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say, "There is no resurrection of the dead"? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised; and if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation is in vain, and so is your faith. Moreover, we are found to be false witnesses about God, because we have testified wrongly about God that he raised up Christ—whom he did not raise up, if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. Those, then, who have fallen asleep in Christ have also perished. If we have put our hope in Christ for this life only, we should be pitied more than anyone.
Christ's Resurrection Guarantees Ours
But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. For just as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.
But each in his own order: Christ, the firstfruits; afterward, at his coming, those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, when he abolishes all rule and all authority and power. For he must reign until he puts all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be abolished is death. For God has put everything under his feet. Now when it says "everything" is put under him, it is obvious that he who puts everything under him is the exception. When everything is subject to Christ, then the Son himself will also be subject to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.
Resurrection Supported by Christian Experience
Otherwise what will they do who are being baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, then why are people baptized for them? Why are we in danger every hour? I face death every day, as surely as I may boast about you, brothers and sisters, in Christ Jesus our Lord. If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus as a mere man, what good did that do me? If the dead are not raised, Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die. Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good morals." Come to your senses and stop sinning; for some people are ignorant about God. I say this to your shame.
Scripture quotations have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
Israel's Unfaithfulness to God
Hallelujah!
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his faithful love endures forever.
Who can declare the Lord's mighty acts
or proclaim all the praise due him?
How happy are those who uphold justice,
who practice righteousness at all times.
Remember me, Lord,
when you show favor to your people.
Come to me with your salvation
so that I may enjoy the prosperity
of your chosen ones,
rejoice in the joy of your nation,
and boast about your heritage.
Scripture quotations have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
He directs it wherever he chooses.
All a person's ways seem right to him,
but the Lord weighs hearts.
Doing what is righteous and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
The lamp that guides the wicked—
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart—is sin.
The plans of the diligent certainly lead to profit,
but anyone who is reckless certainly becomes poor.
Making a fortune through a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist, a pursuit of death.
The violence of the wicked sweeps them away
because they refuse to act justly.
A guilty one's conduct is crooked,
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.
Better to live on the corner of a roof
than to share a house with a nagging wife.
A wicked person desires evil;
he has no consideration for his neighbor.
When a mocker is punished,
the inexperienced become wiser;
when one teaches a wise man,
he acquires knowledge.
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked;
he brings the wicked to ruin.
The one who shuts his ears to the cry of the poor
will himself also call out and not be answered.
A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.
Justice executed is a joy to the righteous
but a terror to evildoers.
The person who strays from the way of prudence
will come to rest in the assembly of the departed spirits.
The one who loves pleasure will become poor;
whoever loves wine and oil will not get rich.
The wicked are a ransom for the righteous,
and the treacherous, for the upright.
Better to live in a wilderness
than with a nagging and hot-tempered wife.
Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person,
but a fool consumes them.
The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
A wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down its secure fortress.
The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.
The arrogant and proud person, named "Mocker,"
acts with excessive arrogance.
A slacker's craving will kill him
because his hands refuse to work.
He is filled with craving all day long,
but the righteous give and don't hold back.
The sacrifice of a wicked person is detestable—
how much more so
when he brings it with ulterior motives!
A lying witness will perish,
but the one who listens will speak successfully.
A wicked person puts on a bold face,
but the upright one considers his way.
No wisdom, no understanding, and no counsel
will prevail against the Lord.
A horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but victory comes from the Lord.
A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;
favor is better than silver and gold.
Rich and poor have this in common:
the Lord makes them all.
A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.
Humility, the fear of the Lord,
results in wealth, honor, and life.
There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked;
the one who guards himself stays far from them.
Start a youth out on his way;
even when he grows old he will not depart from it.
The rich rule over the poor,
and the borrower is a slave to the lender.
The one who sows injustice will reap disaster,
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
A generous person will be blessed,
for he shares his food with the poor.
Drive out a mocker, and conflict goes too;
then quarreling and dishonor will cease.
The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.
The Lord's eyes keep watch over knowledge,
but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.
The slacker says, "There's a lion outside!
I'll be killed in the public square!"
The mouth of the forbidden woman is a deep pit;
a man cursed by the Lord will fall into it.
Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth;
a rod of discipline will separate it from him.
Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself,
and giving to the rich—both lead only to poverty.
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