The Difference Between Feelings and the Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 12:1-3
The Daily + Weekly by Vince Miller
Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Jay Oldendorf from Blair, WI. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say “Jesus is...
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Why the Resurrection Changes Everything
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If Jesus didn’t rise, nothing matters—but if he did, you don’t get to stay the same. Summary The resurrection is not a small detail in the Christian story—it is the turning point that changes everything. Without it, the cross is just a tragic death and sin still holds its power. But because Jesus walked out of the grave, death is no longer final, sin is defeated, and new life is possible. The resurrection doesn’t just invite belief—it demands a response that reshapes how you live. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Why does Paul say that without the resurrection,...
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Are You Taking Communion Too Lightly? | 1 Corinthians 11:23-34
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Toby Main from Oldmar, FL. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup...
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When Worship Becomes About Us (And God Says No) | 1 Corinthians 11
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In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts believers who gathered for worship but brought their preferences instead of reverence. A study by Vince Miller. SUMMARY You were made to worship.But what happens when worship becomes about your preferences instead of God’s design? In this study of 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts believers who gathered in God’s name—yet distorted worship through contention, selfishness, and cultural accommodation. REFLECTION & SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Where do you see the tension between cultural preference and biblical design showing up in today’s...
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You Would’ve Been There—Watching
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You wouldn’t have stood apart from the crowd—you would’ve been part of the reason for the cross. Summary We like to believe we would’ve stood with Jesus, but the cross exposes a deeper truth about human nature. Even his closest followers ran, denied him, or stayed silent when it mattered most. The crowd wasn’t just made up of enemies—it was filled with ordinary people who chose passivity over courage. The cross confronts us with a hard reality: we’re not just observers of the moment—we’re participants in the reason it had to happen. Reflection & Small Group Discussion...
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Can You Go to Church and Miss Jesus? | 1 Corinthians 11:17-22
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Aaron Dunn from Millington, NJ. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in order that...
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The 5 Moments Everyone Gets Wrong About the Cross
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We don’t reject the cross—we misunderstand it, and that changes everything. Summary Many people are familiar with the cross, but few truly understand what happened in its defining moments. Each event—from Jesus’ cry of abandonment to the tearing of the veil—reveals something deeper about sin, judgment, and access to God. These are not emotional details; they are theological realities that explain what Jesus actually accomplished. When you see the cross clearly, it stops being symbolic and starts confronting everything about you. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1....
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Has Culture Replaced God’s Design in the Church? | 1 Corinthians 11:13-16
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to Roger Oliver from Bishop, GA. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a wife to pray to God with her head uncovered? Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him, but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For her hair is given to her for a covering. If anyone is inclined to be contentious, we have...
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Why Jesus Had to Die This Way
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You can’t have a God of mercy without a God of justice—and the cross is where both are satisfied. Summary We want forgiveness, but we resist the idea of judgment—yet God is perfectly just, which means every sin must be dealt with. The cross was not symbolic or optional; it was necessary because someone had to pay for sin. Jesus didn’t die generally—he died specifically, as a substitute, taking the full weight of justice so mercy could be offered. The cross reveals both the seriousness of sin and the depth of God’s provision to deal with it completely. Reflection & Small Group...
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Are Different Roles for Men and Women Still Biblical? | 1 Corinthians 11:7-12
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Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Our shout-out today goes to David Legget from Somerset, KY. Thanks for your partnership in . We cannot do this without donors like you. Our text today is . For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man.For man was not made from woman, but woman from man. Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. That is why a wife ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels....
info_outlineIf Jesus didn’t rise, nothing matters—but if he did, you don’t get to stay the same.
Summary
The resurrection is not a small detail in the Christian story—it is the turning point that changes everything. Without it, the cross is just a tragic death and sin still holds its power. But because Jesus walked out of the grave, death is no longer final, sin is defeated, and new life is possible. The resurrection doesn’t just invite belief—it demands a response that reshapes how you live.
Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions
1. Why does Paul say that without the resurrection, our faith is futile (1 Corinthians 15:17)?
2. How does the resurrection change the meaning of the cross?
3. Why is the empty tomb described as evidence rather than just symbolism?
4. What “limits” have you accepted in your life that the resurrection challenges?
5. How does the resurrection speak to the permanence of sin and your past?
6. Why can’t someone claim belief in the resurrection and still live unchanged?
7. What does it mean to “walk out” of sin, shame, or fear in light of the resurrection?
8. How does the resurrection give hope in situations that feel irreversible?
9. What is the difference between believing in the resurrection and responding to it?
10. What is one area of your life where you need to live like the resurrection is true?