As we close the first chapter and begin the second, it is important to take account of what we’ve read. A goal of reading the way we are is to really get a sense of the whole of the letter. What is Paul saying start to finish?
You could go back and review any highlights or underlines. As you read you can jot down short summaries in the margins. At least, if your Bible has them, review the section headings–I hope those will remind you of what is in them.
I thought I’d provide a few short questions to review. See if what you are reading is being retained and understood. If so, fantastic! If not, maybe slow down or read it a few more times this week.
Who is it from?
And the answer is more than Paul.
Who is it to?
And the answer is more than the Corinthians.
What was going well in the church?
And who is really responsible for that?
What was going wrong in the church?
And who really deserves the church’s loyalty?
What does Paul preach?
And how might the world react to it?
Now in chapter two, read it with an eye toward retention. Read it knowing that we’re not just checking off a "to-do" list, but we are approaching God in his word to us. By the Spirit we are blessed with understanding. Read it knowing that God has something to say and it is worth remembering.
And if you want to remember just one thing, our memory verse this week is 1 Corinthians 2:12:
Now we have received not the spirit of the world
but the Spirit who is from God,
that we might understand the things freely given by God.
Again, I know memorization is hard and if you are like me, you are out of practice, so here again is a visualization to help you remember it:
Here is a size for your iPhone, to make it your background.
And don’t forget the Bible study, which we cover on Wednesday night at 6pm at the church, or look at it with a friend or on your own. You can find it here.
Year in the Bible 
