Without a coach who understood the need for order, the Chicago Bulls of the 90s could easily have fallen into chaos with flamboyant players like Dennis Rodman and demanding players like Michael Jordan. Coach Phil Jackson was able to build a culture of respect and turned these players into championship teams by helping his team avoid division and chaos. His players had radically different demographic profiles, personalities, and interests. Jackson was still able to turn them into a high-performing unit.

 1 Corinthians 14 – Orderly Worship Exalts God

Paul brings instruction on corporate worship to a close by warning against the Corinthians misusing their spiritual gifts. Specifically, in chapter 14, he warns against abusing prophecy and speaking in tongues. Many of the Corinthians mistakenly thought speaking in tongues made them better than others. Paul’s most significant challenge was helping the Corinthians understand these two gifts and not allowing the abuse of the gifts, making worship disorderly. Orderly worship exalts God and strengthens the body.

The Kingdom Coach and Athlete understand all things, including worship, must be done for the mutual edification of the body and team. They help their team understand the principle of mutual edification—each person bringing something to contribute to the team that will benefit the whole team.

Journaling helps you understand and respond to the Bible. As you journal, use the acronym HEAR to Highlight, Explain, Apply, and Respond to what you have read in the reading plan.

Bible Memory Verse – “If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.” 1 Corinthians 13:1

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