The Rights of an Apostle - 1 Corinthians 9:1-27
Understand It
- What rights did Paul waive to be an apostle? (9:3-6, 12)
- What reward is there in preaching the gospel? (9:18)
- Why is it necessary to live with purpose and discipline? (9:25-27)
Apply It
- What specific rights could you waive for Christ’s sake? How?
Warnings from Israel's History - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Understand It
- How do the Israelites serve as examples to us? (10:1-6)
- What evil actions cost many of the Israelites their lives? (10:7-10)
- Why should we care what happened to the ancient Israelites? (10:11)
Apply It
- What promise or warning do you want to remember to help you stand up under temptation this week?
Idol Feasts and the Lord's Supper - 1 Corinthians 10:14-22
Understand It
- What importance did Paul assign to Communion? (10:14-17)
- How can a Christian participate in the body of Christ? (10:16)
- Why should we work hard to celebrate the Lord’s Supper only out of devotion to Christ? (10:20-21)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember the next time you take Communion?
The Believer's Freedom - 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
Understand It
- What qualifications go with the adage, "Everything is permissible"? (10:23-24)
- What stipulations did Paul place on eating meat served in an unbeliever’s home? (10:27-30)
- What overriding value governs why we do what we do? (10:33)
Apply It
- Which of your buying or spending habits should you change because of its associations? How?
Propriety in Worship - 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Understand It
- What public worship practices did Paul rebuke? (11:2-16)
- Who is the head of women, men, and Christ? (11:3)
- What relationship do men and women have to each other? (11:11-12)
Apply It
- What can you do personally to promote a proper spirit of worship in your church?
The Lord's Supper - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Understand It
- What severe problem did Paul address in this passage? (11:20-22)
- What role does Communion play in the task of evangelism? (11:26)
- What should a person do before partaking of the Lord’s Supper? (11:28)
Apply It
- How do you want to prepare for the next time you take Communion?
