A Focus on Jesus Christ

Leviticus 15-17; Acts 18

“Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks…Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.”

Acts 18:4, 5

What was Paul’s priority in Corinth?

He was focused on preaching, persuading, and reasoning with Jews and Greeks, telling them that Jesus was the Christ. Once people have faith in the true claims of Jesus the Christ, they experience the transforming power of the gospel. We can get distracted by many other priorities in church planting and mission. Focusing on proclaiming that Jesus is the Christ and the answer for every person’s need is both simple and profound.

How central is Jesus the Messiah to our lives, our church, our ministry, and our relationships?

Paul’s life was focused on sharing the Gospel that he first experienced on the Damascus road many years before.

What are we focused on?

“Lord Jesus, you are the way, the truth, and the life. You are my focus. I repent for being distracted by other things, and ask for your life and gospel to be renewed in my life and speaking, for your glory.”