Video of the Day: Clip from the 1997 movie “Volcano”
Bible Verse of the Day:
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,[a] in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11 My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, “I follow Paul”; another, “I follow Apollos”; another, “I follow Cephas[b]”; still another, “I follow Christ,” 1 Corinthians 1:10-12.
Biblical Connection:
When an ancient volcano rises from the bottom of tar pits in Los Angeles, the city is put in alert. Using the subway system, steams of lava follow through this concrete chasm until it ends underneath a new hospital. To release the pressure from this massive flow of lava, this building is blown up to divert the lava into the Pacific Ocean. When a little boy is separated from his family during this explosion, a police officer tries to help him become reunited.
The apostle Paul addresses the topic of hero worship going on in the Church of Corinth. Instead of being united as a follower of Jesus, church leaders were being elevated to Christ-like status. Instead of reminding these new converts of embracing the body of Christ, a popularity contest began to divide members of this church. When ash covers the faces of the residents of Los Angeles, everyone looked the same. In the same way, Christians should be unified in following Jesus.
Closing Song:
When arrogance, power hungry Christians and pride is allowed to reside within a church, similar divisions that the apostle Paul confronted will arise. To avoid a similar fate, we need to seek harmony and unity within the body of Christ by remaining a humble servant playing your part.
by Jay Mankus
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