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Paul reminds the Corinthians that believers are each God’s temple. He lives within each of us through His Holy Spirit. So if we harm ourselves or if others harm us, God will punish these harms in the judgment. The world’s ways are foolish and deceptive. Worldly wisdom has led the Corinthians to boast in which teacher they follow, whether Paul, Apollos, or Peter. This is a pointless, wasteful way to live. We will inherit the world already if we overcome it as Christ overcame. All good things will be given to us in Christ’s kingdom if we suffer as Christ suffered, who was rewarded with authority over the earth for His obedience.

Paul has offered two analogies, one where the Corinthians are like God’s field, and one where they are like God’s building. In either case, whatever is added to us in life will be judged at the judgment of Christ. This TheBibleSays commentary discusses how Jesus Christ is the foundation of every believer; He cannot be moved. But how we live our lives will be evaluated. If we build upon the foundation with flimsy, burnable materials (selfish living and disobedience), we will not be rewarded by Christ. But if we build with precious metals and gems (obedience to God through faith), we will be rewarded. Even if we waste our lives on earth, we will be saved to eternity with Jesus, because He is our foundation.

Paul challenges the Corinthians’ factions, where some declare themselves for Paul and others for Apollos. Paul demonstrates that this feud is artificial. Both he and Apollos served the same purpose, to teach the gospel. Paul brought the Corinthians to initial faith, while Apollos taught them to grow. It was God who caused their growth, and God who deserves the glory. Otherwise, Paul and Apollos are one and the same, since they both serve God’s purpose in their individual obedience, for which they will be rewarded.

Paul reprimands the Corinthians because of their immaturity. They were once newborn babes when they first believed in Jesus, and yet they have not grown since then. Paul wishes he could teach them deeper spiritual truths, but he is stuck having to teach them basics because of the jealousy and tribalism they are engaged in. Some Corinthians say they only follow Paul, while others only follow Apollos. This is a meaningless argument they are having. Paul shows them they are being sinful, not spiritual.

Luke 4:22-30 describes how the people of Nazareth marvel at Jesus’s interpretation of Isaiah’s prophecy, but quickly grow skeptical, questioning how someone they know as Joseph’s son could make such claims. Jesus responds by confronting their unbelief and reminding them that prophets are often rejected in their own hometowns, citing examples from Elijah and Elisha’s ministries. Enraged by His words, the crowd drives Him out of the synagogue and attempts to kill Him, but He passes through their midst and departs.

Luke 4:16-21 describes when Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah in His hometown synagogue, declaring a message of good news, healing, and freedom. He then boldly proclaims that this Scripture has been fulfilled in their hearing, revealing Himself as the promised anointed one.

Joshua 5:13-15 reports how Joshua saw a man with a drawn sword in his hand. This man informs Joshua that he is the Commander of the LORD’s army and instructs Joshua to remove his sandals because he stands on holy ground.

Joshua 5:10-12 describes how the Israelites observed the Passover in Canaan and ate some of the land’s produce. Then, the miraculous provision of manna stops.

Joshua 5:8-9 shows that after the circumcision and recovery of the Israelite men, the LORD declares that He has rolled away the reproach of Egypt from them.

Joshua 5:1-7 describes how after the Israelites miraculously cross the Jordan River, the LORD commands Joshua to circumcise all the males. Joshua obeys the LORD and circumcises the Israelite men, marking their membership in the covenantal community.

Joshua 4:19-24 shows how Joshua sets up a memorial at Gilgal, a town near Jericho, to testify of God’s love and miraculous assistance in crossing the Jordan River. Through the monument, all the nations will know the power of God, and Israel will fear Him throughout their lives.

Joshua 4:15-18 show how after the Israelites cross the Jordan River on dry ground, Joshua asks the Levitical priests bearing the Ark of the Covenant to come up from the Jordan. As soon as the priests reach the west bank, the LORD miraculously causes the waters to start flowing again as before.