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So That God May Be All in All

Date: Aug. 27, 2026

Passage

1 Corinthians 15:20-34

20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. 27 For “God has put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when it says, “all things are put in subjection,” it is plain that he is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. 28 When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.

29 Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf? 30 Why are we in danger every hour? 31 I protest, brothers, by my pride in you, which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die every day! 32 What do I gain if, humanly speaking, I fought with beasts at Ephesus? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” 33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 34 Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.

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Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:28

When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.

Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, but he is only the firstfruits. Death came through the first man, Adam, and since then all men die. In the same way Christ is only the firstfruits of the resurrection. In Christ all will be made alive. Resurrection is not the end, however. Christ’s resurrection declares his reign over sin and death. Christ serves God’s purpose, to bring everything under God’s rule, so that God may be all in all. Resurrection hope is the hope of eternal restoration in God.

Living as if there is no resurrection is unbelief. It made the practices of the Corinthian church seem foolish. It made the sacrificial life of apostle Paul seem ridiculous. If death is the end, it would be better to live only for personal gratification. But there is resurrection. Unbelief in resurrection corrupts our character, and it is sin. Whenever we are tempted, we must come back to our senses. We must come back to hope in Christ, the risen one.

Prayer: Lord, thank you sending Christ as the firstfruits of the resurrection. Help me to grow in the eternal hope that he provides.

One Word: Christ the firstfruits is our hope

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In the Shelter of God’s Wings

Psalm 61:1-8

Key Verse: 61:4

Let me dwell in your tent forever!
Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah

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