Sunday, February 19, 2012
Read 1Corinthians 12:1-11 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- What is it that Paul does not want us to be unaware of?
- Who or what is being compared in verse 2 and 3?
- What is the key repeated word in verse 4-6?
- Who receives spiritual gifts according to verse 7 and 11?
- Who gives spiritual gifts?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- How would you define each of the following spiritual gifts:
- Word of wisdom -
- Word of knowledge -
- Faith -
- Gifts of healing -
- Effecting of miracles -
- Prophecy -
- Distinguishing of spirits -
- Kinds of tongues -
- Interpretation of tongues -
Application – What should I do with this information?
- Identify the personal application of the following six key points concerning spiritual gifts:
- Content is superior to experience, so that a gift of the Spirit will always glorify Jesus as Lord (12:1-3).
- The source of a gift, its application, and its power are always rooted in God, not human effort (12:4-6).
- Every believer has spiritual gifts (12:7,11).
- The purpose of a gift is the common good (12:7).
- There are a varitey of gifts (12:8-10).
- The Holy Spirit gives gifts according to His will (12:11).
For Further Study
Exodus 31:2-5, 1Corinthians 12-14, Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1Peter 4:10-11.
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Read 1Corinthians 11:17-34 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- In verses 17-22 what four problems does Paul mention have been reported in the Corinthian fellowship?
- What does the bread represent?
- What does the cup represent?
- Why do we take the Lords supper?
- How long will this practice continue?
- What can happen if we don’t judge ourselves appropriately before we take the Lords supper?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- See 1Corinthians 1:10, and 12:25 to see how the topic of divisions is covered all throughout this letter.
- What does Paul mean when he says “those who are approved may become evident among you.”?
- How did Paul recieve the instructions concerning communion (see also Galatians 1:12)?
- Is the bread literally the body of Jesus?
- What is the New Covenant (see Hebrews 8:7-13)?
- What do you think constitutes taking the Lords Supper in and unworthy manner?
Application – What should I do with this information?
- When you take communion do you consider it an act of fellowship with Christ and other believers?
- When you take communion do you examine yourself?
- When you take communion do you focus on the death of Christ?
- When you take communion do your consider that we only have the opportunity to do so until the 2nd coming?
For Further Study
Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 22:20, 1Corinthians 11:25, 2Corinthians 3:6, Hebrews 8:7-13, 9:15, 12:24.
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Read 1Corinthians 11:2-16 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- Verse three is the key principle in this passage that everything else relates to; what is it saying?
- What does Paul use to illustrate his point as it relates to verse 3?
- What two circumstances does Paul discuss in the context of head coverings?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- Who or what is the head disgraced in verse 4?
- Who or what is the head disgraced in verse 5?
- What five points does Paul give proving his point that women should wear a head covering?
- (vs. 4-6) -
- (vs.7-9) -
- (vs. 10) -
- (vs. 13-15) -
- (vs. 16) -
- Which of those five points are Biblical? Natural? Cultural?
- Which of those five still have relevance today?
- What relevance does verse three have in relation to head coverings and their use today?
Application – What should I do with this information?
- Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered (vs. 13)?
- If you choose not to cover your head or have your wife/daughter cover their head how do you show God’s divine order between men and women in your life?
- Is this an issue of Christian Liberty (1Cor. 8-10)?
For Further Study
Ephesians 5:22-24,33; Colossians 3:18; 1Corinthians 11:3; 1Timothy 2:9-10; Titus 2:4-5.
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Read 1Corinthians 10:23-11:1 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- What exceptions does Paul give here to the phrase “All things are lawful”?
- What two examples does Paul use to illustrate his point.
- What phrase is repeated in verses 25, 27, and 28?
- Who is that phrase referring to?
- What general principle is applied in verse 31?
- Who set the example in Christian liberty (see 11:1)?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- What is the definition of the word profitable? Edify?
- What is the difference between those two words?
- What different categories of society are represented by Jews, Greeks, and the church of God?
- Paul asks two questions in verses 29 and 30; how do they protect your freedoms and that of others?
- What does the word glory mean?
- How did Paul set an example in Corinth (1Cor. 9)?
- How did Jesus set the example (Mat. 17:24-27)?
Application – What should I do with this information?
- The limit to liberty is love, demonstrated in the following five ways:
- Love will not stumble a brother in Christ (1Cor. 8).
- Love will not limit the proclamation of the Gospel (1Cor. 9).
- Love for yourself will not stumble you (1Cor. 10:1-13).
- Love for God will not provoke Him to jealousy (1Cor. 10:14-22).
- Love for yourself and others will edify (1Cor. 10:23-11:1)
For Further Study
Matthew 22:34-40, Romans 14, 1Corinthians 6:12.
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Read 1Corinthians 10:14-22 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
Who are you fellowshipping with when you take part in communion?
Who were the Israelites fellowshipping with when they took part in Old Testament sacrifices?
Who would you be fellowshipping with if you were to take part in ceremonies worshipping false gods or idols?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
How does verse 14 connect verses 1-13 with verses 14-22?
The greek word for share in verses 16, 18, & 20 is koinonia which literally translates fellowship; how does that change the meaning of those verses?
How does verse 21 relate to verse 6?
What does it mean to provoke God to jealousy?
What can be some of the results of God being jealous?
What does the final phrase “we are not stronger than He are we?” mean in relation to this passage?
Application – What should I do with this information?
So far we have learned that the limit to liberty is love, demonstrated in the following four ways:
Love will not stumble a brother in Christ (1Cor. 8).
Love will not limit the proclamation of the Gospel (1Cor. 9).
Love for yourself will not stumble you (1Cor. 10:1-13).
Love for God will not provoke Him to jealousy (1Cor. 10:14-22).
How have you provoked God to jealousy?
For Further Study
Deuteronomy 32:16-21; 1Kings 14:22; Psalms 78:58; Ezekiel 8:3.
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Read 1Corinthians 10:1-14 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- What historical event is Paul using as an analogy in verses 1-11?
- What four bad examples does Paul use from the nation of Israel?
- vs. 7 -
- vs. 8 -
- vs. 9 -
- vs. 10 -
- Why does Paul use these Old Testament examples (see verses 6 and 11)?
- What word in verse 14 shows concern for the Corinthians?
- What is Paul’s final point in verse 14?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- What question is Paul answering from chapter 8 that still has application here?
- What does Paul mean when he says “let him who things he stands take heed that he does not fall”?
- What relevance does temptation have on the subject of eating meat sacrificed to idols?
- If the previous answer was “love limits liberty”, what else would you add as a limit as Paul shows here.
Application – What should I do with this information?
- Four promises when you are tempted (verse 13):
- Temptations are not new, but common to all men.
- Temptations are not more than you can handle.
- God will provide a way of escape when tempted.
- You are able to endure all temptations.
For Further Study
Israels’ Mistakes: Exodus 32, Numbers 16:41-50, Numbers 21:4-9, Numbers 25.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Read 1Corinthians 7:25-40 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
1. What group is Paul directing these answers to?
2. Are these answers the Lords command or Paul’s opinion?
3. What is the general answer given in verse 26-28?
4. Is marriage good or bad for a virgin (see vs. 38)?
5. Is this answer intended to be a restraint or a protection according to verse 35?
6. What instruction is given to widows?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
1. What three reasons does Paul give for his answer:
vs. 26 -
vs. 29 -
vs. 32-
2. What five distractions listed in verses 29-31 can prevent us from overcoming in the end times?
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3. Do you believe verse 36 is speaking to a father or a fiancé when it speaks about “your virgin”?
What are the three boundaries that Paul gives for marriage in verses 36 and 39?
Application – What should I do with this information?
1. What advice would you give a young person considering marriage based on this passage?
2. Can you overcome the distractions listed in verses 29-31.
For Further Study
Review 1Corinthians 7 by rereading the chapter.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Read 1Corinthians 7:17-24 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- What is the main point of this section (see vs. 17, 20, 24)?
- What illustrations does Paul use to prove his point in verses 18-19 and 21-23?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- Example #1 – Circumcision.
- What did the OT law require concerning circumcision (see Leviticus 12:3)?
- Do you believe it was possible to change from circumcised to uncircumcised?
- Read vs. 19 out of several translations and note the difference it makes to the passage (be sure to use KJV as well).
- How does Paul view circumcision (see Galatians 5:2).
- Example #2 – Slavery.
- If you become a Christian as a slave does that give you physical freedom? Spiritual?
- Is Paul opposed to to the concept of escaping slavery if possible?
- If you become a Christian as a freeman are you free?
- What is the point of both of these examples as they relate to marriage, divorce and remarriage.
- Are there any exceptions to the concept of stay as you are listed in the rest of this chapter?
Application – What should I do with this information?
How does this apply to you personally?
For Further Study
Paul on circumcision – Romans 2:25-29; Galatians 5:1-12; Philippians 3:1-6.
Paul on slavery – Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 6:5-8; Colossians 3:22-25, Philemon.
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Read 1Corinthians 7:10-16 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- Verse 10 & 12 tell us who this passage is directed to, what is the difference between the “married” and the “rest”?
- What are the two sources of the teachings in this passage (vs. 10 & 12)?
- What is the general principle concerning divorce in verses 10-11?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- What two reasons does this passage say are acceptable for divorce (vs. 11 & 15)?
- Does the situation change if one of the two spouses are an unbeliever? How?
- What are the legitimate reasons to remain married if you are married to an unbeliever?
- Do you think sanctified in vs. 14 means the same as saved? Why or why not?
- Read Matthew 5:31-32, 19:3-9, Mark 10:2-12, and Luke 16:18 to determine if there are any other reasons for divorce.
Application – What should I do with this information?
- If you have been divorced, determine if your divorce came under Biblical allowances.
- If you have sinned in any of these things read 1John 1:9 and then apply it to your situation.
- If you have not been divorced, determine what God’s will is for your marriage and stick with it.
- Be available to teach the truth concerning divorce to your believing friends who may be struggling in their marriage.
For Further Study
Jesus on Marriage: Matthew 5:31-32,19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18.
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Read 1Corinthians 7:7-9 and answer the questions.
Observation – What does the text say?
- Can you tell if Paul is single, divorced, widowed, or married from the context of this passage?
- What are the gifts Paul is talking about in verse 7?
- Does Paul believe singleness is good or bad.
- Is singleness a gift or a curse?
- What does verse 9 give as a legitimate reason to marry?
Interpretation – What does the text mean?
- The greek word for gift in this passage is “charisma”; how else does Paul use this word in 1Corinthians?
- 1Cor. 1:7 -
- 1Cor. 12:4 -
- 1Cor. 16:3
- What is the test to determine if you have the gift of singleness? What is the danger of this test?
- Read Matthew 19:10-12 and compare the two passages:
- What are the similarities to purposes?
- What are the differences?
What is the general conclusion as defined in 1Corinthians 7:32-35?
Application – What should I do with this information?
- Do you see your marriage or singleness as a gift from God?
- Do you in your current state (married or single) see it as an opportunity to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord? Either because you are single or because you have less opportunity for immorality.
- If you know of any single people how can you support them in their singleness?
For Further Study
Singleness: Matthew 19:12; 1Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-35.
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