LettersRomans 14:1–12
Different Meals, One Lord
Listen to both sides of a disagreement about food and special days.
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LettersRomans 14:13–23
Freedom That Cares for Others
Ask who else a food choice might affect.
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LettersRomans 15:1–6
Use Strength to Help a Neighbour
Find the purpose of being strong in a shared community.
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LettersRomans 15:7–13
Welcome One Another and Share Hope
Listen to several calls for the nations to join in praise.
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LettersRomans 15:14–22
Paul Wants Unheard News to Reach People
Hear why Paul can encourage good teachers while still writing reminders.
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LettersRomans 15:23–33
A Gift for Jerusalem Before a Visit to Rome
Follow the order Paul gives his hopes, duties and prayer requests.
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LettersRomans 16:1–16
Real Names and Shared Service
Slow down over the names and notice what Paul thanks people for.
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LettersRomans 16:17–20
Do Not Let Flattery Lead You Away
Listen for the difference between pleasant words and faithful teaching.
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LettersRomans 16:21–23
Greetings from the Letter's Helpers
Notice the different jobs named in three short greetings.
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LettersRomans 16:25–27
Praise for the Message Now Made Known
Read the closing praise and hear how widely the message reaches.
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Letters1 Corinthians 1:1–3
A Church That Belongs to God
Notice how a greeting connects one city with believers everywhere.
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Letters1 Corinthians 1:4–9
Gifts While Waiting for Jesus
Listen to what Paul thanks God for before he raises the church's problems.
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Letters1 Corinthians 1:10–17
Christ Comes Before Team Names
Ask what happens when a church starts sounding like rival teams.
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Letters1 Corinthians 1:18–25
The Cross and God's Surprising Wisdom
Notice why the same message sounds foolish to some and powerful to others.
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Letters1 Corinthians 1:26–31
No One Needs High Status to Belong
Look at the people God calls before thinking about public status.
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Letters1 Corinthians 2:1–5
Paul Speaks While Trembling
Hear a messenger admit his fear while pointing beyond himself.
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Letters1 Corinthians 2:6–16
God's Spirit Makes His Gifts Known
Notice who knows God's thoughts and how people learn what he gives.
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Letters1 Corinthians 3:1–9
Paul Plants, Apollos Waters, God Grows
Watch how a farming picture changes the argument about favourite leaders.
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Letters1 Corinthians 3:10–15
Build Carefully on Christ's Foundation
Separate the foundation from what later workers build on it.
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Letters1 Corinthians 3:16–23
God's Temple Is His People Together
Listen for the word 'you' addressed to a whole community.
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Letters1 Corinthians 4:1–13
Faithful Servants, Not Famous Masters
Compare the church's pride with the apostles' costly service.
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Letters1 Corinthians 4:14–21
Correction Meant to Help, Not Humiliate
Notice why Paul explains the purpose of his strong words.
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Letters1 Corinthians 5:1–8
A Church Must Not Boast About Serious Wrong
Read this difficult correction with an adult and notice both the harm and the church's response.
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Letters1 Corinthians 5:9–13
A Boundary Within, Not Escape from the World
Find who Paul's earlier instruction did and did not mean.
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