Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Romans 1:16-17

Devotional: Paul declares the gospel as "of first importance"—not merely important, but foundational to everything we believe. In a world filled with many voices and countless opinions, the church must return continually to what is central: Christ died for our sins, was buried, rose on the third day, and was seen by witnesses. This is not one truth among many; this is the truth that anchors all others. Many want Jesus as an example but not a sacrifice, as a teacher but not a substitute, as inspiration but not atonement. But there is no saving gospel without the cross and empty tomb. Today, examine what has become "of first importance" in your life. Have secondary things taken primary position? Has the urgent crowded out the essential? Recommit to keeping the gospel central in your thinking, believing, and living.