Scriptural Focus: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Unity Is a Calling, not a Preference (1 Corinthians 1:10-11) Unity, in Scripture, is never about . Unity is a shared orientation of and ; to be centered on Christ in all things. What Leads Us Shapes Who We Become (1 Corinthians 1:12-13) Preferences and opinions can too easily become a way of ourselves from each other. The tragedy is when our can become . The Cross Brings Us Back to Center (1 Corinthians 1:14–17) The cross corrects our instincts toward and self-importance. At the cross, we stand on equal ground - sinners in need of , recipients of undeserved . Power is Redefined at the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18) The cross reveals power through self-giving love, , and sacrifice. One People, One Saviour In a divided world, God is forming a people whose life together points beyond themselves. A people shaped not by pride or power, but by the love, and the saving , of the cross. Where am I most tempted to place my hope and trust in people, ideas, or preferences rather than fully in Christ? How does the message of the cross challenge the way I think about power, success, or being “right”? What are some practical ways that you might be able to help the church to reflect this unity more clearly? Journal a prayer.