Two Runs Baptist Church

05/27/2026

Bible study tonight at 7:00

1 Corinthians 11

1 Corinthians 11 addresses two main issues in the early church: the cultural customs of head coverings and decorum in worship, and the proper, unified observance of the Lord's Supper. Paul wrote this to correct disorderly behavior, urging the church to reflect the love of Christ rather than pagan or selfish customs.

1. Head Coverings and Gender Roles (Verses 2–16)

The Principle of Headship: Paul outlines a spiritual chain of command: God is the head of Christ, Christ is the head of man, and man is the head of woman. In context, this emphasizes order, authority, and accountability rather than superiority or inferiority.

Cultural Context: In 1st-century Corinth, a head covering (or bound hair) was a cultural symbol of modesty, respect, and submission to the God-given order. For a woman to pray or prophesy with an uncovered head was seen as an act of rebellion and a dishonor to her husband.

The Modern Application: While the literal practice of head coverings was tied to ancient Greco-Roman culture and is rarely required in modern Western churches, the underlying principle remains: believers are encouraged to respect honorable cultural customs, maintain modesty, and honor God through their actions.

2. The Lord’s Supper / Communion (Verses 17–34)

Divisions and Selfishness: Paul strongly rebukes the Corinthian church for their behavior during communion. Instead of sharing together as equals, wealthier members were eating all the food and getting drunk, while poor members went hungry and were publicly humiliated.

The Core Meaning: Paul reminds them that the Lord's Supper is a sacred memorial of Christ’s sacrifice. Treating the meal with division and disrespect turns the symbol of unity into an act that brings judgment upon oneself.

Self-Examination: Paul instructs every believer to "examine themselves" before eating the bread and drinking the cup. This means checking their heart, repenting of harboring division against other believers, and partaking in a manner that honors the body and blood of Jesus.

05/24/2026

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05/24/2026

05/24/2026

Nathan Craft brought us a sweet message today about 3 Rest Stops.

It went beautifully with our Sunday School Lesson today, Praise God!

1. Physical and Emotional Reststop
Mark 6 verse 31

“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’”

Key TakeawaysImportance of Rest: Even in the midst of important, life-giving work, Jesus recognized the human need for physical and mental rest.

Prioritizing Self-Care: The demands of helping others and the constant crowds were so overwhelming that they couldn't even eat. Jesus commanded them to physically remove themselves from the chaos.

Spiritual Discipline: Stepping away from responsibilities to recharge is treated not as laziness, but as a necessary practice to prevent burnout.

2. Spiritual Rest: Psalm 37 3-9

A passage of wisdom and encouragement. It calls believers to trust God, remain patient, and avoid anxiety or anger over the apparent success of the wicked, assuring that God will ultimately reward the faithful and deal with evildoers.

The passage emphasizes the following core themes:

Trust and Obey: Verse 3 commands believers to trust in the Lord and do good, promising that they will dwell securely.

Delight and Commit: Verses 4-5 encourage finding joy in God, which aligns one's desires with His, and committing one's life fully to Him.

Be Still and Wait: Verses 7-8 advise resting patiently in the Lord rather than worrying or acting out of anger over the wicked.

The Final Reward: Verse 9 promises that although evildoers will be cut off, those who wait on the Lord will inherit the earth.

3. Eternal rest:

Hebrews 4 9-11 teaches that a "Sabbath rest" remains for God's people. Just as God rested after creation, believers are urged to rest from their own works—meaning to cease striving for salvation by self-effort—and to make every effort to trust fully in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Verse 9: "There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God;"Meaning: This points to an eternal, spiritual rest available to all believers through Christ, symbolizing the ultimate peace and salvation God provides.

Verse 10: "for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his."Meaning: Entering this rest means trusting entirely in what God has already accomplished, rather than trying to earn salvation through human effort or religious rituals.

Verse 11: "Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience."

Meaning: It requires intentional focus and faith (the "effort") to cling to God's grace and avoid falling into disbelief or rebellion, much like the Israelites who failed to enter the Promised Land.

05/24/2026

The title of the Sunday School Lesson this week, May 24th at Two Runs Baptist Church is “Christian Rhythms of Life''. The lesson comes from Mark 2:18-28.

From this week’s lesson we learn that life with Jesus presents opportunities for both celebration and mourning, with Scripture guiding us in what is appropriate at any given time. If our spiritual disciplines strengthen our dependence on Jesus, then they are beneficial, regardless of the specifics. Ultimately, the goal is not to find the perfect formula for any rhythm of life but to thrive in our relationship with Jesus. May He be the heartbeat, center, origin, and director of all we do.

Verse 18
- The Pharisees' well-known religious practices and their apparent difference from those of Jesus prompted the question we see here.
- The Pharisees consistently meet Jesus' messages with pushback and interrogation.

Verse 19
- Jesus responds with a parable framed as a question.
- Jesus' narrative implies that there is a time and place for fasting, but this is neither.

Verse 20
- Jesus' veiled warning probably baffles hearers.
- But it also prepared them for future events.
- His cryptic speech foreshadows His crucifixion.

Verse 21
- If someone patched a torn old cloak with new, unshrunk cloth, it would tear when drying out after getting wet.
- Similarly, old religious practices will not hold up to new ways of doing things.
- Jesus' teaching indicates a necessary separation between the old and new.

Verse 22
- Jesus is warning all who will listen that the new is incompatible with the old.
- His ministry inaugurates the new.
God's promises are being fulfilled, and new methods are in play.
- Jesus clarifies the establishment of a new way, a new covenant, and the arrival of God's kingdom.

Verse 23
- This day the grain is ripe and ready for consumption.
- The distinctive feature of this passage is that the action occurs on the Sabbath.

Verse 24
- In the Pharisees' minds, the disciples were working in three ways: harvesting, threshing, and winnowing.
- We might think the disciples' efforts could hardly be called "work."
- For the Pharisees, however, the nature of the action matters more than the amount of effort it requires.
- To the Pharisees, God commanded work to cease on the Sabbath, and Jesus' disciples were working.

Verse 25
- Jesus answers His opponents with an analogy from Israel's history.
- David fled because King Saul wanted to kill his young rival.
- After a tiring journey of several miles, David and his fellow fugitives were famished and exhausted.

Verse 26
- David entered the tabernacle, Israel's portable tent of meeting, looking for food.
- Only priests were supposed to eat the shewbread.
- On this occasion, however, the high priest violated the rule and gave David the bread.
- At this point we may ask ourselves, "What is the relationship between the alleged violation of the Sabbath and David's violation?"
- Each incident involves godly men doing something presumably forbidden to meet a valid need.
- The Pharisees' reliance upon tradition has blinded them to the true character of Scripture.

Verse 27
- Jesus says the purpose of the law is to bless humankind.
- God gave His law to enhance people's lives.
- When its usage is misinterpreted and misapplied, the result is undue burden.

Verse 28
- Jesus is saying, in effect, that He defines Sabbath adherence, not the Pharisees.
- In so doing, He strips away the trappings of religiosity and tradition and replaces them with sovereignty.
- Ultimately, God decides how His law applies, and Jesus says that role belongs to Him.
- The Sabbath and its practices are subject to Jesus' supreme authority.

Thought to remember: Christ is Lord over the rhythms of our lives.

Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we depend on you in every act of devotion and every rhythm of life. Whether we are feasting in joy or fasting in sadness, working or resting, may we keep our eyes fixed on You, our Lord and King. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

05/24/2026

Come join us!
Sunday School at 10:00
Preaching at 11:00

Nathan Craft will be preaching today!

05/18/2026

Two Runs would like to wish Joe and Chelsea 'Corbitt' Salisbury a very Happy Anniversary!!

Wishing you many more!

05/17/2026

Jeff Beeson brought us a great message today about the Ascension!