Devotionary

This episode begins a new series on the book of 1 Corinthians. Written by the apostle Paul to the believers in the city of Corinth, this letter is one of the pastoral epistles, penned by Paul to an early first-century church whose congregation was struggling with a variety of issues. While a Greek city, Corinth was heavily influenced by the culture of its Roman overlords. It was a city of extremes, with people from all walks of life, nationalities, and every imaginable economic strata. Predominantly pagan, it had a strong Jewish contingent and, the relatively new sect known as The Way was beginning to grow in size and popularity among the city’s populace. Corinth was a bustling commercial crossroads, that had benefited greatly from trade between east and west. It was also a manufacturing hub, producing everything from pottery and lamps to roof tiles and sculptures. Idolatry was a major component of the religious life of Corinth. You could find shrines and temples dedicated to a plethora of gods, including Aph