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177 Factions and unity in 1 Cor 1

Theologian

Ian Paul


Duration

31.29


Uploaded to YouTube

19 January 2026

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24 January 2026


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The lectionary epistle for Epiphany 3 in Year A is the next part of 1 Corinthians, verses 10 to 18.

Having prepared his canvas in the previous verses with all the amazing things God has done for his readers, Paul now paints in the details of the problems of factionalism. He challenges the idea of charismatic leaders, and of ministry being about people rather than faith. And he sows the seeds of ideas he will develop later in the letter of the nature of unity and diversity in the body of believers.

The gospel reading is Matthew 4.12–23, the initial preaching of Jesus and calling of the first disciples. The written commentary is here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/the-calling-of-the-first-disciples-in-matthew-4/

and the video discussion is here: https://youtu.be/-A6XoKuSzU4