Today's Reading | April 27, 2025
1 Corinthians 15:1–11
Introduction 1 Corinthians 15:1–11: Today’s reading is the opening section of a lengthy chapter in the apostle Paul’s teaching about the resurrection of Christ. He begins by reminding the Corinthians of the message he preached to them and of Christ’s post-resurrection appearances. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 I passed on to you what I received, which is of the…
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