Tree on a Hill

A Journey Through God's Word

Starting in Genesis, this online weekly reading program allows you to explore God's Word with the guidance of an outstanding biblical scholar who has a deeply personal Christian faith. Not only will you learn from your guide, but you'll also have the option of "going deeper" in your study of each week's Scripture passage through links to other commentaries and resources. Learn more »

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1 Corinthians Week 8

Called to … Proper Worship: 1 Corinthians 11:2–34

Although this week’s Lectio passage does not open with “Now concerning,” Paul most likely is still responding to concerns raised by the Corinthians. In fact, two concerns are addressed by Paul in this passage, and both have to do with proper behavior in the context of worship. Full reading and audio »


1 Corinthians Week 7

Called to … Build One Another Up in Love: 1 Corinthians 8:1–11:1

In our longest passage to date, Paul addresses a key question facing the Corinthian believers: Should we eat food that has been sacrificed to idols? A burning question for the Corinthians in more ways than one! Full reading and audio »


1 Corinthians Week 6

Called to . . . Bloom Where We Are Planted: 1 Corinthians 7:1–40

This week’s Lectio passage marks a substantial shift in Paul’s letter. The first six chapters reflect Paul’s agenda for the Corinthian believers, set by the report from Chloe’s people. Full reading and audio »


1 Corinthians Week 5

Called to Be … an Accountable Community: 1 Corinthians 5:1–6:20

In this week’s passage, Paul shifts his focus from factions that threatened the Corinthian church to three additional destructive behaviors within the Corinthian church. Full reading and audio »