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As we close out this chapter in 1 Corinthians, we are brought up to the highest point for a view of the peace that is to come: death is defeated and Christ reigns victorious. Fueled that future hope, we are then called down the mountain to steadfast ministry in the valley.

King Nebuchadnezzar was a man who believed he was the maker and sovereign one over his kingdom. In His mercy, God humbled this king and revealed to him the King above all other kings. 

In this passage, Paul gives the narrowest glimpse into what resurrection life will be like. While he doesn’t satisfy our curiosity completely, what we can glean from this passage is that life in the world to come will be an extension of what we know from this life. Yet the nature of that new life will be so new, so much better, and so much more than this life, and we will live it with unending joy in the presence of God.

The Christian life isn’t easy, but it would be pointless if our hope didn’t extend beyond this life. In this sermon, we are reminded that there is a hope in life after death — a hope that lives as surely as we will live in eternity — and his name is Jesus. 

Chapter 15 begins with the vital importance of the resurrection of Christ Jesus. Our faith, preaching and life are contingent on the reality of His resurrection.

Numbers 22-24 share a miraculous story of a man overcome by greed and a desire for honor. Though he leads the people of Israel into sin, God takes the curse and turns it into a blessing.