Reading for Yesterday - Bible 40 Chapters; Chapter 19 Chapter Elwell & Yarbrough

Leviticus - Devotional 

Chapter 18 Unlawful Sexual Relations 

Chapter 19 The Lord Is Holy · Love Your Neighbor as Yourself · You Shall Keep My Statutes 

Chapter 20 Punishment for Child Sacrifice · Punishments for Sexual Immorality · You Shall Be Holy 

Chapter 21 Holiness and the Priests 

Chapter 22 Acceptable Offerings 

Elwell & Yarbrough - Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey

Chapter 19 - Corinthians and Galatians Apostolic Counsel for Confused Churches

Galatians

Chapter 1: Paul introduces himself as an apostle and defends his gospel against those who challenge him. 

Chapter 2: Paul discusses his ministry, including the Jerusalem Council and his encounter with Peter. 

Chapter 3: Paul elaborates on the concept of faith in Christ and contrasts it with the law. 

Chapter 4: Paul continues the discussion on faith and the freedom it offers, contrasting it with the bondage of the law. 

Chapter 5: Paul encourages Galatians to live freely in the Spirit and warns against the works of the flesh. 

Chapter 6: Paul concludes with practical instructions, urging the Galatians to help one another and to live according to the Spirit.

Corinthians

Chapters 1-4: Address divisions within the church, including the importance of unity, a correct understanding of the Christian message, and a proper view of ministry and ministers. 

Chapters 5-7: Deal with moral and ethical issues within the church, including sexual immorality, church discipline, and lawsuits, as well as instruction on marriage. 

Chapters 8-10: Focus on Christian liberty and how it relates to eating food sacrificed to idols, including the importance of considering the well-being of others. 

Chapters 11-14: Discuss public worship, including the proper conduct during worship, the Lord's Supper, and spiritual gifts. Chapter 15: Explores the doctrine of the resurrection and its significance for Christian hope. 

Chapter 16: Provides concluding remarks, instructions, and a benediction.

2 Corinthians 

Chapter 1: Greeting, thanking God for comfort in suffering, and defending Paul's integrity. 

Chapter 2: Forgiveness of a person in the Corinthian church, and Paul's explanation of his delayed visit. 

Chapter 3: The Corinthians as a letter from Christ, and the ministry of the Spirit. 

 Chapter 4: Treasure in earthen vessels, and the prospect of death and what it means for Christians. 

 Chapter 5: The ministry of reconciliation and the judgment to come. 

 Chapter 6: A spiritual father's appeal to his children. 

 Chapter 7: The meeting with Titus and its consequences. 

 Chapter 8: Encouragement for generous giving to help the poor in Jerusalem. 

 Chapter 9: Results of generous giving and the gratitude of the giver. 

 Chapter 10: Paul's defense of his apostleship and authority. 

 Chapter 11: Paul forced into foolish boasting and a comparison with false apostles. 

 Chapter 12: Paul's visions and revelations, and his sufferings and appeals. 

 Chapter 13: Final warnings and a call to self-examination, and a closing greeting.

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