DAILY TEXT, Today's Monday September 26, 2022, Let's examine the scriptures every day.

DAILY TEXT, Today, Monday, September 26, 2022.

Let's Examine the Scriptures Every Day 2022

Monday September 26

If the dead are not going to be raised, “let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die” (1 Cor. 15:32).

It is possible that the apostle Paul was quoting from Isaiah 22:13, which explains that the Israelites devoted themselves to enjoying the pleasures of life rather than drawing closer to God. Like many people today, those Israelites said to themselves: "Enjoy, life is short." Faith in the resurrection should guide us in choosing who we spend time with. The Corinthian Christians had to avoid associating with those who denied the resurrection. What does this teach us? That close friendship with people who only think about living in the moment will not bring us anything good. Your company can spoil our principles and good customs. In fact, it could lead us to do things that God hates. That is why Paul gave this strong advice: “Come to your senses by doing what is righteous and do not practice sin” (1 Cor. 15:33, 34). w20. 12 9 paras. 3, 5, 6

According to 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, what might some ask about the resurrection?

(Read 1 Corinthians 15:35-38). Someone who wanted to cast doubt on the resurrection might ask, “How are the dead going to be raised? Yes, what kind of body will they come with?” It's good that we discuss Paul's answer, because many people have their own ideas about what happens after death. But what does the Bible teach?

Series of images: 1. Jesus teaching a large crowd. In the central detail, someone is seen planting a seed. 2. Jesus and the 144,000 seated on thrones in heaven. In the central detail, a small bud is visible.

Paul used the example of a seed and a plant to explain that God can give those who are resurrected the body they need.

What example helps us better understand the heavenly resurrection?

When someone dies, their body decomposes. But Jehovah, who created the universe out of nothing, can resurrect that person and give him the body he needs (Gen. 1:1; 2:7). Paul used an example to explain that God does not give him the same body, but that he can give each one "the body he wants." He spoke of "a mere grain" or a "seed" that is planted in the ground and grows into a new plant. That plant is very different from that little seed.

What does 1 Corinthians 15:39-41 say about the different types of bodies that exist?

(Read 1 Corinthians 15:39-41). Paul highlighted the great variety in creation. For example, the bodies of cattle, birds, and fish are very different from each other. He also said that the Sun and the Moon are very different, and that "the glory of each star is different." Although we do not notice it with the naked eye, there are what scientists call giant red stars, white dwarfs and yellow stars, just like our Sun. Paul also said that "there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies." What did he mean? Those of us who live on Earth have physical bodies, but those who live in heaven have spiritual bodies, such as angels.

What kind of body will those who are resurrected in heaven have?

Paul continued his explanation by saying: “It is the same with the resurrection of the dead. He is sown in corruption and is raised in incorruption.” Of course, when someone dies, his body decomposes and returns to dust (Gen. 3:19). So how is it possible for a body to be resurrected “incorruption”? Paul was not referring to a human being who is resurrected on earth, like the people who were resurrected by Elijah, Elisha, and Jesus. Rather, he was referring to those who are resurrected with a heavenly body, that is, “a spiritual one” (1 Cor. 15:42-44).

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